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brightly. A sight which I dont think that anyone can see unless they go to Egypt to see it. The Sphinx simply fascinated one. The features of the face seemed to me to be almost human, and I would not have been the least surprised, had that massive monument spoken to us, so real and lifelike it seemed to be.
Rode back to the Hospital on a camel's back. A very queer sensation as one rolls along. My sailing experience put me a great deal more at my ease, than otherwise I would have been.
Purchased a few scarrabs and Ancient coins from the natives in order to get rid of them as these natives gather round and one has no peace until they are got rid of by some means or other.
Friday 29th Jan.
Transferred many patients to the Field Hospital.
News of a scrap with the Turks down on the Suez Canal. Aust – troops sent to Ismaelia. A few of the sisters left for the same place.
A large number of invalided soldiers being sent back to Aust –
30th Jan. Sat. P.D.
Went in to Cairo and paid I.McK. a visit.
Jan 31st Feb 1st Monday.
Invalids turned back. Something wrong in the Canal.
Feb 2nd, 3rd 4th Thursday.
Went into Cairo this afternoon along with other three. We took the tram to the citadel