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1942

Went to Jedda with Gunn P.M. Went by launch from Manama, had tea in the launch & arrived there before
six. Shot four hares, only let the dogs go once & they didnt catch it. All seemed well but the not growing
owing to the hares which eat it at night.

Very pleasant on the island & quite cool, pitched our tent on high ground & had a long soak in the tank
before dinner.

Friday 5th September

At Jedda, got up very early & walked around the island. Put up several hares but Gunn only got one.
Bathed for a long time in the tank & then set off by launch to Om al Nasan having breakfast on the way.
Spent the day there bathing & sleeping & left at 4 pm as Gunn had to get back early. It took us about 2 1/4
hours to reach Manama.

In the evening GP's picnic at Aim al Hakim, quite a pleasant party but I fancy some found it dull as except for
rather poor bathing there was nothing to do. Beautiful full moon night & what appeared to be a partial
eclypse. Got well browned by the sun at Jidda.