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Thursday 28 January 1915
Operating & about the hospital till 4 p.m.
At 4 p.m. went with Col. Springthorpe to Cairo. Dinner at Sheppherds. Afterwards at the Monled El-Nabi (Prophet Mahomeds Birthday) celebrations at Abbassieh in Cairo. Much illumination by oil & electric lamps, and fireworks. A big crowd. Special hut for officers.
Friday 29 January 1915
About hospital. Acting for the O.C. during the middle & early afternoon parts.
Walked to top of hill to the south of the hotel. Had a talk with Dr. [blank] from Cairo who has a small chalet on the apex of the hill, the door looks straight at the side (Northern I think) of the great pyramid.
Saturday 30 January 1915
Small operations during the day.
Walked around the pyramids, and to the Sphynx during the afternoon 4-30 to 6-20 p.m.
Met Alexr Begbie, son of David Begbie of Plattsburg.
Sunday 31 January 1915
Mass at 9 a.m in Camp. Father McAuliffe celebrant, he preached a simple sermon.
Reading & writing all day.