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Friday 9th August

Went to Jidda in the morning, rather hot on shore but pleasant on the
sea. Called on the Gunns & to a cocktail party at Jufair & Max & Leila
came in to dinner after the party. Had a really good gossip.

Saturday 10th August

Shs A & came in. Hottish day, damp. Went to Jafra & tried shooting
at kites, with some success though a very difficult target. Breakfasted
at Aweq with Thornburgs. Office, a lazy morning seemed to be little to
do.

Mansoor covered the Saudi mare, but not very successfully. Doubt any
result.

Didnt go out p.m.

Called on Thornburgs, Vallance's Miss still asleep, tired after a hard
voyage up from Basra, 5 days, great heat & intense over crowding on boat.
Basra being only exit from Europe is very full.

Dinner (supper) with T-Taggetts & then cinema, Several navy men from
Folkestone were there.

Sunday 11th August

Shs A & S came in. Office.

Vallance & Miss Bosanko came in in afternoon. She looks very young, dark
&