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able number of skulls and other anthropological specimens, 
amongst which were five complete skeletons. 
The following morning at sunrise we reached that lazily 
flowing stream, the Ngono, a deep tributary of the Kagera, over 
which dense layers of mist were hovering. The sun was 
struggling painfully to show its pale face through the damp 
and nebulous veil. Thanks to the foresight of Captain von 
Stuemer, the crossing was rapidly effected and without the 
slightest contretemps. A number of boats were in waiting, and 
with the aid of powerful oars the transit was completed in an 
hour and three-quarters. 
The beautiful country through which our way had so far led us 
began now to change into dreary, swampy wastes. The Bukoba 
officials have with great difficulty constructed a fine barra- 
barra (broad road) through these, which has contributed in no 
small degree to the development of traffic and commerce in the 
adjoining thickly populated districts. Speaking generally I may 
say that nowhere else have I met with such excellent roads as 
those prevailing in the Bukoba province. Splendidly kept high¬ 
ways intersect the country in all directions, and a brisk traffic 
is maintained upon them, particularly with the chief city. 
Gazing down from the heights, we were soon afforded a view 
of the Kagera winding in and out, encircled by a broad belt 
of papyrus. Following its course, we came to the village of 
Kifumbiro, a small outpost close to the river, under the com¬ 
mand of a non-commissioned officer. The main body of the 
caravan halted at this spot for a few days, whilst the various 
members of the expedition employed the time in making a 
few individual investigations. 
Mildbraed and Schubotz visited the German portion of the 
Buddu forest for zoological and botanical purposes, whilst 
Captain von Stuemer, Wiese, Raven and I wandered along the 
left bank of the river towards Kitengule in search of zoological 
matter. On our way messengers met us with tidings of a herd 
of buffaloes, and as we were anxious to kill one for the purpose 
of comparison with those we might come across later on, we 
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