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rode to a very old Fort – then to the township to a Hotel for luncheon – Afterwards got fresh Donkeys and had about 5 miles ride to a place call "Montazah" a most beautiful place that was the Kedivers residence, & Harem about 6 large Palaces surrounded by a beautiful garden on a little Bay which is made safe for bathing & yatching by a breakwater. It is one of prettiest places I have ever seen. All this huge place is used as an hospital & convalescent Home for soldiers of all nations. We were greatly welcomed – shown around the different buildings & grounds – also had a great afternoon tea on a Piazza overlooking the Bay. Really this country is wonderful. We reached Gizinia about 7 p.m. & were all very glad to turn into bed after dinner. I was sorry I did not see Norman again this week – but he said he would ring up and make arrangements for Thursday, so as he did. I had accepted another invitation. His
[Khedive – a title which comes from the old Persian word meaning "lord".]