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house which is built above the water, very cool & green & pleasant. Abdulla, Mohammed & Sulman were
there & all the younger sons & a crowd of servants. I took two dogs. After lunch we walked right over the
island with the dogs & hawks but did not see a single bird or animal, disappointing! Then got into the launch
at the south said & so back to Budeya & home, got into Manama at five o'clock. The Carpenters came to call
as she has just had measles & not really out of infection we didn't appreciate them calling much. Enjoyed a
day out in the open air. The garden looks very fresh after the rain & everything very green.
Friday [16th November]
Had a long talk with Loch & the Resident about local politics & other matters. Went a drive in the afternoon
& then to a party at the Agency, dancing, quite a good show, there were 30 people at it, English &
