Thursday 28th January 1915
A quiet night – and daylight found the trenches fully manned and everyone waiting for the enemy which did not arrive. It was a calm bright moonlight night, in great contrast to the rest of the day (27th) which was windy and rainy, quite a typical Wellington day. The men were keenly looking for a sight of the Turks but were disappointed. Our water supply is a difficulty. There is no usable water near our post. All has to be brought by steamer from Suez some 6 or 7 miles and is delivered at a gase[?] or landing jetty in the centre of our position. This morning the line is to be occupied by 2 platoons with 2 in reserve. The men are somewhat tired after their 2 days of excitement and everyone is looking for a little sleep. The day passed quietly The men took a very keen interest in their separate portions of trench and all available tools were in use all day. During the day we improved our acquaintance with the 7th Ghurkas. Our water difficulties were overcome by the arrival of more Kamel Tanks from Chaloupe further up the Canal and we now have plenty to drink though we are dependent on the Canal for washing. Today fresh meat was issued. Skirt steak the cook called it. Tough as leather. Paddy got most of it. By the way Paddy is with us right up to the present and is quite fit.
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