1946 
Karch 29 - continued. 
- 36 - 
Por this reason it is safer that they be pastured at a distance of 
30 kilometers from the volcano, for, although there are pastures nearer 
the volcano, there is the ash, that serves no one. 
30 - Eight kilometers to the northeast of the cone, at the edge of the 
lava, some larger arroyos have developed, and in the stagnant waters the 
heavy rains have deposited much sand, earth and the fertilizer of the hills 
and ere there permanently fixed. Today a man from Angahuan, with a yoke 
of oxen, soxvs corn in the furrows. We await the results with anxiety. 
31 - The road from Uruapan passed through San Juan, but now follows the 
edge of the lava, where it makes a turn toward the village of Angahuan. 
The road is difficult because of the deep sand. There is no advantage 
in going on foot, for one tires quickly. Two old men from Opo, 75-80 years 
old, pass along the road each fortnight, on their way to Uruapan, traversing 
5 kilometers of heavy sand and 60 of the remainder. Without doubt these 
old fellows arrive before the bus does. 
Campamento del Vo lean. 
San Juan Parangarieutiro 
Michoacan, Mexico 
March 31 , 1946 . 
