ON THE MAIN HIGH-ROAD (1899) After a day or two of rest, we started from Tehuantepec upon our return to Oaxaca.

For the first time, we were to follow the usually travelled high-road.

Our hearts failed us, as we thought of thus neglecting the lovely land of the Mixes, but it was on our program to see the Chontals.
Starting at seven, we lost a little time in having a photograph of our party taken as we left the city, so that it was really 8:15 before we were on our way.

Our plaster had been sent by _carreta_ to Xalapa.

We had a hot, hot, hot ride over a heavy, difficult sand road.