The Road to Chunuk Bair

Remained at Port Said till 5p.m. Officers allowed ashore. A dirty town but interesting. Sailed at 5p.m. for Alexandria. Everyone packing up.

A foggy morning. Still anchored in one of the lakes. Got started again at 10 a.m. An interesting day going through the Canal. Reached Port Said about 3 p.m. A very picturesque place. Numerous French warships in port also H.M.S. Swiftsure. Coaling commenced on arrival. Natives kick up terrific noise all night. Rest of ships arrive [...]

A much cooler day. Wind cold. Everybody putting on winter clothes. Arrived Suez at 5 p.m. Received our orders to disembark at Alexandria. Started up the Canal at 7 p.m. A glorious sunset. First view of the Desert. Passed numerous posts manned by Indian troops. Had to anchor during night for fog. Armed guard roused at [...]

A quiet day. Usual proceedings.

A very hot day. Sports in afternoon. Company won tug of war. Relay race. and most other events. A good afternoon’s sports. NCO’s concert in the evening.

A very hot day. Usual routine.

Left Aden about 8 a.m. A calm day. Coast visible on all sides. An interesting days sail. It became known here that orders were awaiting us at Suez and our ship and the Orvieto pushed on ahead of the rest of the convoy.

Arrived at Aden am. Everyone interested to see the famous garrison station. Barrenness very marked. No one allowed ashore. We remained all day.

South coast of Arabia in sight.
Midday east coast of Africa.
Very hot. Usual routine.

Very hot. Usual routine.