CHAPTER V

ATAKPAME TO SOKODE

Our friend the doctor--A new way with natives--Laughable results--And to Njamassila--Travelling by hammock --A rash resolve--Njamassila to Agbandi--Sleeping on the march--A native giant--Agbandi to Djabotaure --Depressing effects of the West African climate--An adventure at Djabotaure--Native festivities on the eve of Ramadam--Djabotaure to Audasi--Incompetent hammock boys --"Sea-sickness" on land--A moonlight night in the bush --Nearing Sokode--Our horses waiting for us in charge of a European--A bush toilet--Arrival in Sokode--Kindly hospitality 57-68