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Left at about 11 & called for Back & Meures from the Fowey, a stiff wind blowing, but behind us so it did
not much bother us. We were in the Shaikh's new launch, she's very comfortable. Took 4 hours to get
there. Had lunch on board. The two young men enjoyed everything very much especially the ice cream,
both nice lads & refreshingly young. Arrived in afternoon & had some tea. The police were looking quite
smart. After tea we went for a drive in the pick-up which I sent over by the other launch. Lots of good
grazing, a misty day & bad visibility so we couldn't see very far. Stuck a few times but several police to push
the car out. Bathed before dinner, in the sea, & after dinner sat in the courtyard listening to the police
singing & dancing. Beautifully cool & fine air.

Saturday 10th June

Left Hawar at about 10 & got to Door, two hours later, a really rough trip, big sea, all over the launch but
she went very well indeed & we took the short, rough route. Drove back to Manama, & after lunch B & M
went back to the ship. I dined with them on board, also the Furbers, a very cheerful dinner.

Sunday 11th June

Fort. Very busy morning in office. Sh Sulman called. Discussed Saud bin Shami & also the press & radio
propoganda. Went to hospital & spent some time there, it is getting on at last, then looked at pier

extension, also doing well, working on last cross section.

Called on Peggy Weightman, & then bathed at Sanyan. Worked late & got a lot of papers done.

Monday 12th June

Fort. Musketry. Lipp & B called & stayed a long time discussing various business, then de Jong. Arranged
about Sh Mohd bin Isa's trip to America. Terrific gale, shamaal, sea very rough indeed & no ships working.