The valleys present a lovely scene of industry, all the people being eagerly engaged in weeding and hoeing to take advantage of the abundant rains which have drenched us every afternoon.
_17th January, 1872._--We remain at Merera's to buy food for our men and ourselves.
_18th January, 1872._--March, but the Mirongosi wandered and led us round about instead of S.S.E.We came near some tree-covered hills, and a river Monya Mazi--Mtamba River in front.

I have very sore feet from bad shoes.
_19th January, 1872._--Went about S.E.for four hours, and crossed the Mbamba River and passed through open forest.

There is a large rock in the river, and hills thickly tree-covered, 2' East and West, down a steep descent and camp.

Came down River Mpokwa over rough country with sore feet, to ruins of a village Basivira and sleep.

_21st._--Rest.
_22nd._--Rest.