20. To El Astabel, or Astabel Antar: the only water here is in a few
holes dug in the sands of the valley,
21. To Kalat el Wodjeh, where there is good water: they halt this night,
and next evening proceed
23. To Akra; a very long march; they arrive at Akra in the evening: here
the water is of a most offensive smell. The caravan halts one hour.
24. To El Houra, likewise called Dár el Ashreyn, because it is the
twentieth station from Cairo. Between Akra and Houra lies El Hank, a
valley without water. At Houra are many trees; also the shrub Arak, of
which the pilgrims cut branches, to use as toothbrushes. The water here
is bad, and of a strong aperient quality.