Part 157 - Shingbe camp activities and supplies received, 26–27 August

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SUMMARY:
At Shingbe, the party worked in scrub jungle looking for skulkers and received a dak from H.H. containing apples, vegetables, rice, and crushed maize, noting the careful apple packing. The next day brought a sunny morning before rain; Danang explored a northern nala, while Ludlow and the diarist packed birds and went downstream, with a much-needed bath noted since visiting the hot springs at Mago; Phitso also sent up items.

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days ago. But I think that it was probably sent off late, owing to the P.M. having no mail bag. Bearing from Shingbe to LAO is approx. 215°.

26th August. Shingbe. Rain & mist most of the day. Spent our time in little patches of dense scrub jungle, looking for 'skulkers'. A 'dak' arrived from H.H. He sent as usual a few boxes of something. This time the presents were very useful - two boxes of apples, two boxes of vegetables. Also some rice & crushed maize. The way the apples are packed is perfectly wonderful. Each apple - they are small - in a separate wicker work basket of its own. Naturally they have arrived in good order.

27th August. Shingbe. A lovely morning, with bright sun up till 11.30, when the rain started. Danang tried the nala to the north, but without success. Ludlow & I packed birds, then went downstream for birds, but did not see much. Had a much needed bath this afternoon, the first since I bathed in the hot springs at Mago on the 5th! Phitso sent up some