The track disappears 10 miles short of Shendi.
The going is good at this time of year all the way; wherever tracts of strong rich soil and wadis are crossed, and there are many, it would be impracticable in the wet season at times.
From Abu Deleig to Shendi the going is good enough, probably all the year round, but many deepish khors would form serious obstacles in the rains.
The Atbara was 2½ feet deep, and 60 yards wide.
Supplies.A fair amount of dura is grown near Sheg and Geleita. It was easily obtainable there in small quantities.
A great deal is grown in Hawad, a very fertile district, and also a certain amount in Abu Deleig in good years, but it all depends on the rainfall. Very little from Abu Deleig to Shendi.
Wood.Firewood is not to be obtained between Goz Regeb and within 10 miles of Abu Deleig; plenty elsewhere.
Water.None from Goz Regeb to Sheg, about 65 miles.
Tanks very numerous near and in Hawad.
Water only obtainable at Ladda, between Abu Deleig and Shendi; but there are numerous tanks, though all dry at this time.