194 In the Heart of Africa 



Ruwenzori range as well as to the eastern margin of the vast 

 virgin forest, which reaches nearly as far as Beni, to open up new 

 fields of exploration to us. 



During the past few days large collections had been ticketed, 

 recorded, and packed ready for despatch. About a hundred 

 loads lay ready in Kasindi. The carriers who had brought up 

 fresh stores and were returning home were employed to transport 

 our treasures to Lake Victoria. As the imposing caravan dis- 

 appeared down the valley we turned our faces to the north, 

 towards new paths and fresh aims. 



