Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 477
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[Page 477]
[General Rosenthal resumes writing diary himself]
to Pornic which I reached about 5 PM Called on Mon. Plouvier and arranged for my room at the Hotel – while everyone also are to be taken with the Plouviers.
Thursday 10th October
Spent the day in Pornic. Called on the second Plouvier family. A very pretty watering place much frequented by Parisians, but at this time of the year deserted of tourists.
Friday 11th October
Motored from Pornic to Mindin where we crossed with car on ferry to St. Nazare – a town bristling with American activity – thence on to Le Croisic a pretty headland. On the return journey in the afternoon visited watering places of Batz la Bank and Pornichet of which places I obtained books of views. Dined with 2nd Plouvier family.
Saturday 12th October
In the morning walked around the Pornic Esplanade, and lunched at the house of [indecipherable] Piver a wealthy Parisian lady. In afternoon left for Nantes, reaching there about 5 PM and staying at Hotel de Paris.
Sunday 13th October
Left Nantes at 7.30 AM and motored to Chartres passing along the Loire river and Valley and through the towns of Tours and Orleans. In both towns I visited the Cathedral. American troops everywhere. At Chartres stayed at Hotel de Franc.
Monday 14 October
At 7 AM visited the famous Cathedral now [indecipherable] its fine coloured glass which has been removed for safe keeping. Proceeded to Parisand arrived at Val de Grace Hospital at 10 AM. Consulted Dr. Kouindjy re my arm. Left Parisat 11.30 and reached Belloy via Pointrose at 3 PM. Much correspondence awaiting me. Found that re-organization of battalion had been carried into effect wi thout trouble.
A feature of my trip has been the wonderful colouring of the autumn leaves, Wallnut, Poplar, beech, chestnut and elms. Virginia creeper is in abundance and glorious in colour.