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Thur. Feb. 27.
The weather is simply perfect. Last night I slept on the roof of the Hosp. It has an awning over it & is quite like sleeping in a Tent. The sea is almost as smooth as glass, & one has to look at the water rushing by to be convinced that we are moving at all.
We passed a couple of boats today, but they were too far away to see what they were. The diggers are busy polishing boots & seeing to their uniforms, as there is a faint chance of us being allowed ashore.
Friday. Feb.28
It was very sultry last night & and I woke up this morning feeling anyhow, altho' I slept on deck. We passed the island of Minnesoy about 9 a.m. about which is a Joke "Why is Minnesoy" "Because Suez."
Pay is on this morning & I'm wondering how much I shall get.
Later I went along to the Pay office & drew the magnificent sum of 7/- again. This doesn't look too promising for my trip ashore when we reach Columbo, anyhow I have a pound, & a promise of a 10 hr Loan, so that will have to do me.
So long as I have sufficient to purchase a few souvenirs to take home to B.E. I don't mind.