There appears to have been no rain here, although fifteen miles east there has been a good deal.

I hope the change of moon on the 11th will bring us some rain, as we shall then be able to travel along easily.

My personal appearance contrasts most strikingly with town life--very dirty, and I may say ragged.

I scarcely think my friends would know me.

Washing, or brushing one's hair is out of the question, unless when resting at camp.
10th.
We stayed at our last night's bivouac until 12 o'clock, when we saddled up and followed back along our outward tracks to meet the party, which we expected to find this afternoon.