Twenty miles beyond Buitenzorg the post road passes over the Megamendong Mountain, at an elevation of about 4,500 feet.
We had been prepared by Miss Scidmore's book for the beauties of Buitenzorg, and for once expectation was more than realised.
In the experimental gardens at Buitenzorg during bright sunny weather and the most favourable conditions.
Next to Buitenzorg, the Hague had always been to her the ideal place of residence.
The garrison at Buitenzorg consisted of 800 men, but of these only about 600 were on parade the remainder being in hospital.
