Part 99 - Route description from Shukang to Tamashu (Totangmachu) via Begong Chu

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SUMMARY:
Notes difficulties developing photographic plates due to warm, wet conditions. Describes the march to Tamashu (Totangmachu) from Shukang via forest, Manjibi ridge, and the Begong Chu, with ample water and wood, no leeches, cloudy views, and a note that B. 20 was sent from Lingtsi.

CONTENT:
B. 20 sent from Lingtsi. 24/7
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the morning developing: bad water & warm. It is almost impossible to dry plates successfully. I fear some are bad. One has to clean the lens every half minute or so, as it becomes fogged with moisture.

(4) 22nd July. TOTANGMACHU (Tamashu of map) 6000' 8 miles. 7600'. Leaving Shukang route ascends gradually to m 2, where a chorten stands in the path & a saddle is crossed. Path then enters thick forest, & descends easily to m 3 1/2 where a second chorten is passed. The hillside then becomes more open & thick forest is left behind. The path, which is good the whole way descends to a side valley which is crossed at m 5. After this the hillside is wooded with pines (P. longifolia). The route ascends from this valley, crosses a ridge at 5 1/2 (MANJIBI) & drops fairly steeply, through cultivated land to the BEGONG CHU, which is crossed by a bridge at m 7. The ascent of the N. side is steep at first then easy over a bare hillside to a saddle at m 8. Tamashu lies just mile beyond the saddle. Water & wood ample: no leeches. A few houses at the saddle are called TAKYELA.

B. 20 funked. Views on march to Tamashu: cloud.

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