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able number of skulls and other anthropological specimens, 

 amongst which were five complete skeletons. 



The following morning at sunrise we reached that lazily 

 flowing stream, the Ngono, a deep tributary of the Kagera, over 

 which dense layers of mist were hovering. The sun was 

 struggling painfully to show its pale face through the damp 

 and nebulous veil. Thanks to the foresight of Captain von 

 Stuemer, the crossing was rapidly effected and without the 

 slightest contretemps. A number of boats were in waiting, and 

 with the aid of powerful oars the transit was completed in an 

 hour and three-quarters. 



The beautiful country through which our way had so far led us 

 began now to change into dreary, swampy wastes. The Bukoba 

 officials have with great difficulty constructed a fine barra- 

 barra (broad road) through these, which has contributed in no 

 small degree to the development of traffic and commerce in the 

 adjoining thickly populated districts. Speaking generally I may 

 say that nowhere else have I met with such excellent roads as 

 those prevailing in the Bukoba province. Splendidly kept high- 

 ways intersect the country in all directions, and a brisk traffic 

 is maintained upon them, particularly with the chief city. 



Gazing down from the heights, we were soon afforded a view 

 of the Kagera winding in and out, encircled by a broad belt 

 of papyrus. Following its course, we came to the village of 

 Kifumbiro, a small outpost close to the river, under the com- 

 mand of a non-commissioned officer. The main body of the 

 caravan halted at this spot for a few days, whilst the various 

 members of the expedition employed the time in making a 

 few individual investigations. 



Mildbraed and Schubotz visited the German portion of the 



Buddu forest for zoological and botanical purposes, whilst 



Captain von Stuemer, Wiese, Raven and I wandered along the 



left bank of the river towards Kitengule in search of zoological 



matter. On our way messengers met us with tidings of a herd 



of buffaloes, and as we were anxious to kill one for the purpose 



of comparison with those we might come across later on, we 

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