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- 1936-06-13 (Creation)
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Supplies (wireless batteries and photo boxes) were sent to Chösam and the carriers were paid, then the party moved to Lapu with delays due to a shortage of coolies amid rain and mist. A scarce new primula was found near camp and a ruby-throat nest with three advanced eggs was collected (the eggs broke during extraction); 17 June was a halt with mist after late morning.
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a tenth one, the lilac primula with the cream white eye seen first at the Bimbi La. There is a great deal of the deep purple Lonicera up near the head of that valley, it should be good for seeds. Sent off the wireless batteries and three photo boxes to Chösam and paid the two food ladies who took them away.
16th June. Lapu. 15000' 5 miles. We did not get off well this morning. Not enough coolies turned up, and the ones that did, did not come till 7.0 am, so we were not off till nearly 8.0. Even then four loads were left behind to come on when extra coolies arrive. Fine till about 1030, then heavy rain and mist all the rest of the day. Found one new primula here where we camped. It is a minute little thing, quite pretty, but very scarce, and can only find it on a few isolated rocks quite close to each other. Found a nest of a ruby throat with 3 eggs. Caught the bird in the butterfly net. The eggs are very far gone, with fledged chicks inside, and broke all eggs in extracting them. Note of quest etc. in Bot. diary.
17th June. Halt. Fine up till 1130, with mist hanging about.
