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9: Skating at Rue Rosette, had a good time & had supper with American naval men who were in Alex.
10: Driving around town in gharry,sight seeing Went toSultans Palace but could not get inside.
11: Went to Alhambra to see an English company; had a good night.
12: Left Sid Bishr 9 a.m., reaching Kantara 5 p.m., after a good holiday.
17: English ladies visited camp, serving fruit salad to the boys. Funny to see them Marching up with dixies, etc., & we gave the ladies some rousing cheers for their generosity.
27: Rugby v. 1st regt., lost by 6 nil, this being our first defeat.
November
2: Left Kantara 6 a.m. halting at Duedar for the night. Moved on at 9 a.m. the next morning, arriving at Romani in pouring rain at 4 p.m., carrying one blanket only – no oil sheets. Left Romani on the 4th at noon; camping at Hod Anders for the night. This hod was named after a Hun officer, whose carcass