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pretty I never saw better collection of hot house flowers. The gardens are about 4 or 5 miles out of town & quite a crowd flock out there of a Sunday afternoon. There is a big foreign population in Alexandria mostly European of which the Greeks predominate The houses are mostly built on the flat system. It saves a lot of room but I don't like it. It is no wonder the people flock to the Gardens on Sundays after being tied up in a house all the week.
We did not indulge in any sailing, although the opportunities were there & a 32 footer only cost £1 to hire. We frequented the Skating Rink & made a few friends, including 3 little school girls, who made a great impression on us. We took their photos & used to see them every afternoon. We used to have a good swim every morning. The weather was beautifully warm & the sea calm. We were very sorry when the 18th came & we had to