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RECOLLECTIONS OF A JOURNEY 
We halted at Doonatiboo-oya, on a small spot of ground 
which had been cleared of jungle, for the accommodation 
of pilgrims. 
April 2. — Front Doonatiboo-oya to Gangaloo-oya ; 4 
hours, probable distance about 6 miles. 
We left Doonatiboo-oya at half past 6 a. m. The path- 
way was, if possible, more rugged than any part of the 
road we had already passed. The guides were frequently 
at a loss to distinguish the tracks of elephants through the 
jungle, from the path which we ought to follow. In some 
places it was greatly obstructed by extremely tall ferns. 
The chief part of our journey this day lay across a very 
high hill. The trees were now comparatively stunted, 
much covered with moss, and the leaves coriaceous. On 
reaching the top of the hill we had a near view of the Peak. 
The descent to the Gangaloo-oya, which runs at the bot- 
tom of the hill, was uncommonly rugged. 
We encamped on the left bank of the Gangaloo-oya, 
upon a spot of ground which had been cleared for the ac- 
commodation of pilgrims. Immediately from the opposite 
bank of the river, the Peak rose abruptly like an immense 
acuminated dome. It was completely covered with jungle, 
except in some spots near to the top, where the naked pre- 
cipitous rock protruded. On the right of our encampment 
there was a very high mountain, seemingly formed of an 
enormous mass of granitic rock, uncovered in many places 
with soil or vegetation. 
Apr il 3. — From Gangaloo to the top of the Peak. 
We left our ground this morning at a quarter past 7 a. m. 
For a short way our route led up the left bank of the Oya ; 
it then crossed to the. right bank. Upon reaching the Oya, 
our native attendants commenced the ceremonies of ablu- 
