The high pay our own officers receive has manifest advantages.
Before leaving Ambaca we received a present of ten head of cattle from Mr.Schut of Loanda, and, as it shows the cheapness of provisions here, I may mention that the cost was only about a guinea per head.
On crossing the Lucalla we made a detour to the south, in order to visit the famous rocks of Pungo Andongo.

As soon as we crossed the rivulet Lotete, a change in the vegetation of the country was apparent.

We found trees identical with those to be seen south of the Chobe.

The grass, too, stands in tufts, and is of that kind which the natives consider to be best adapted for cattle.

Two species of grape-bearing vines abound every where in this district, and the influence of the good pasturage is seen in the plump condition of the cattle.