2 
plants minus seed pods, though there was something thicker at top end of stalk 
(? seed pods of another kind), 
o 
Hot as blue blazes today, or so it seemed. At 9 a.m. was 87 , 
then dropped down to 83, 84, 85° while we were out and around island; at 
4-5 p,m. 88 & 90° (yes, ninety); and did I get dreadfully sunburned this 
first timei Don’t look now, but my face and neck are as red as a beet, fore¬ 
arms, too (knees just pinkish; I kept them pretty well covered). 
Supper is at 6 p.m. 
The air trip I shall be able to show you in pictures; fine, quick, 
and interesting trip. Saw the two steamers (one German and one Italian) burn¬ 
ing in Costa Rica; smoke went up in oblique streak for couple of miles a.t 
least, or more; we must have been 12,000 to 14,000 feet up. The ships looked 
about l/4 inch long. 
Dr. and Mrs. Zetek were at customs at airport to meet me. I'm glad 
they were, for had not Zetek come I would have been sunk for want of gear, 
rather the bottles I asked him for. He had everything. Later I thought of 
few towels and bought them, in Panama City. We were terribly rushed because 
the Zone commissary closes at 5:30. We only got there at 4:45. The darned 
customs man held me up (rather immigration, not customs). Should have had my 
passport. Snoopy guy; I should have gotten special dispensation, but Zetek/ 
had already written the authorities about me. He is certainly the most helpful 
and thoughtful man and no mistake. I am forever thankful that I know him 
well. Asked after all of you, the family, the kids, Hildebrand, and Miss 
McCain, and I ranembered each of vou to him and Mrs. Zetek. 
Captain Pickens came down, too, with Commander Resner, and took all 
my bundles to the ship in their auto, which certainly saved me a lot of time 
