IX 



TRAVELS IN EASTERN AFRICA 



447 



At this time we thought our trials and tribulations 

 were almost at an end, and hoped the New Year 

 would find us well on our way. But, alas ! within 

 the next few hours we were to learn how impossible 

 it is in Africa to count upon what a single day may 

 bring forth. 



Country near Guaso Nyiro River 



