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Heard that up to now 6 ships sunk by submarine in the Gulf, a bad
business.

Wednesday 7th July

A long ride out to golf course & round the town, weather still good & not
really hot. Office, saw Haj Mohd al Naphunda about Abu Hindi well, Col
Peace, Jasim Kanoo. Rather warm, but dry. Drove to Suk al Khamis & took
some photos - the film jammed which was annoying, Dined with TTs, rather
well, no picture, Roselle has made a marvelous collection of stuffed
animals, most ingenious. Hills came in before lunch to talk businss &
had lunch with me, doesnt look very well, full of the extravagance of the
temporary camps built in Iraq, in some there were dance floors and
fountains, now mostly empty.

Thursday 8th July

JIDDA

Fort. Spent some time in the office with Khalifah, made a promotion in
the mounted section & considered several more men who have asked to
leave. I am worried over the Police, all is not well.

Left after lunch with Wakefield for Budega & crossed by launch, Hills
arrived before us, sailing. Had a hunt in the evening, put up several
hares & caught one then bathed in the tank, lovely night, a week old moon
& cool enough to sleep indoors. H & W sat up on the terrace talking & I
left them & went to bed. After dinner watched the band dancing for some
time.

Friday 9th July

JIDDA