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Reached Bao-Ha at 3 P.M.  The track follows the Red River all the way.  The water was red, loaded with sediment but the small forest streams entering were clear.  The Jungle here is very dense, chiefly trees, cane grass & wild bananas without any bamboo or palms.  There are no people living here or cultivated fields  LaoKay was reached at 5:30  The station is prettily situated on the [[strikethrough]] high [[/strikethrough]] bluff above the Red River, part of the town being on one side of the river & part on the opposite.  A Chinese custom officer, a dutchman who spoke perfect English met us & asked about permits, etc & assured us there would be no trouble.  The natives here were Annanites in dress & looks like those Hanoi.

(31)  Rained during the night.  Mosquitos are abundant here & all beds are covered by nets.  The natives Customs head [[strikethrough]] asses [[/strikethrough]] said

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