At night we were always sleepy and tired.

Fortunately there were here fine places to camp--plenty of room, with smooth sand to sleep on.

As soon as we halted for the night we would don our dry clothes from the rubber bags, and, when supper was over, would prepare a bed.

If any kind of boughs or willows were to be had, we cut a quantity and, laying them in regular order near together, formed a sort of mattress which was very comfortable.

If these were not to be had, the softest spot of sand was the next choice.