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February – March 1916
fairly cold but it was very enjoyable. It is a little over 2 miles from our camp to the Canal. We have nearly a mile to go to water our horses in the fresh water canal. In the afternoon we worked on the lines improving them
Monday 28th Mounted parade all day The Brigadier was out & we also saw Genl Birdwood & staff. We took our lunches with us. The sand is fairly heavy & it is impossible to do much fast work. We are faring fairly well in the matter of food. There are dry canteens handy, but the prices are very high
Tuesday 29th Same work as yesterday, but here most of the time is taken up looking after your horse as the arrangements are not nearly so good here as at Maadi
Wednesday March 1st Cleaning up day in camp also swimming parades.
½ of the squadron goes in the morning, the rest in the afternoon
Thursday 2nd Mounted parade all day. There was a heavy wind blowing all day & a lot of dust & sand flying