6. To the castle of Nakhel: here they repose, after their forced march, during the whole day and following night, supply themselves with water, and set out next evening.
8. To El Alaya, where they remain one hour, but find no water.
9. To Sath el Akaba, the summit of the western chain of Akaba: here is a small village. The road up and down the mountain is very difficult. From this station they march a whole night, to descend in the narrow passes to the plain and castle of Akaba.
10. Here they remain the day and night.
12. Thaher el Homar, a rocky ground, with bad water and numerous date- trees.
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13. (Night,) To Shorafa, a barren long extended valley, without water.
14. To Moghayr Shayb: many wells of sweet water, date-plantations, and trees among the rocks, render this one of the most agreeable stations on the route; but it is infested by robbers.
15. To Ayoun el Kassab, a plain ground with date-trees, and water. It belongs to the territory of Moeyleh.
16. To El Moeyleh, where are fine pasture-grounds and good water: here the caravan halts for the night, and remains till the next evening.