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Arrived Bab-el-Louk 9 p.m., formed up and our squadron led the march through the town, to the sounds of cheering, coo-ees, & all sorts of noises. The residents turned out, clapping and waving hats and handkerchiefs. We marched to Bab-el-Hadid, Cairo's railway station, entrained there, and left for Alexandria at 12 p.m.
16th
Arrived Alexandria 6.30 a.m. At 9 a.m. went on board transport A25, formerly the German steamer Lutzow, but now a prize. On guard on the gangway at 11 a.m. At 5 p.m. we left Alexandria, and heading out over the Mediterranean we began our last journey to the Front. Had bully beef and biscuits for tea, and went to sleep in a lifeboat out of which I was emptied by the lying-in-picquet at 12 p.m.
17th
Had nothing to do all day. Sea very calm. Sighted a few transports bound for Alexandria.
18th
Held a voluntary church service in the morning & Colonel Ryrie made a little speech.