poor country, found water, at foot of large white & pink trap cliff at 10 a.m. & again at noon by digging in gravel. We saw an extraordinary cave like a Gothic arch. Tracks of several natives seen. No water for horses at night. (Camp 23).
JUNE 18.
9 miles S.W. Following down dry creek; till McCourt & I went in search of water (of which we stood in much need) & found plenty on a plain 1 mile off, (not permanent) with excellent feed. Camp 24. Lat 22° 58'. Long by acct 117° 21'.
JUNE 19.
Unable to proceed as Mr. Gregory was very ill from, having eaten, some Mesembryanthemum. It had no bad effect on me.
JUNE 20.
10 miles N a.m. & 10 S W p.m. Left old Lennard (a horse) done up. Followed down dry creek. I hope those black rascals, will not eat him; as we may want him ourselves. Poor country & feed, no water for horses at night. Permanent water at noon. (Camp 25).
JUNE 21.
6 miles N.W. In which direction the creek seemed to bend. No appearance of any water; so we returned to yesterday's noon halt, & for depot camp. - Camp 26. Lat 22° 58' Long 117° 10'.
