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BOULOGNE
[21st Sept. contd]
civilisation on a large scale that I had seen since leaving England in Novr last. We actually saw an electric tram, gliding along full of humanity & some pretty humanity included & felt quite at home again. Passing thro a very fashionable quarter we arrived at the Quay and saw myriads of masts & it was indeed a picture. Some French sailors – some pretty visitors – nurses, wounded boys etc all thrown in made the picture complete. Next came the ocean itself & what a relief it was after feasting our eyes on desolation. Quite Manly-like.
Passing the beach we got on the hill on northern side of town & could see miles & miles up the coast and almost to our surprise we could see that in spite of the Huns boasting of 'U' Boats, I could see shipping going on apparently just the same. The surf was not quite as big as our beaches but showed promise the beach as I remember it not as big as Manly or Coogee. The surroundings were highly colored & looked like a fair land. Our car stopped on hill for a while to give us a chance to visit the Exped Canteen & take in the surroundings.