23 September 1910

Friday.  Morning still going down Canal.  Sighted a caravan of camels crossing the Arabian Desert.  Arrived at Suez 11.20 am & dropped anchor, took in more provisions and water.  We up anchor again at 2.30 am & start in the Red Sea. The water of Suez a nice pale green colour & pretty scenery on shore.  Temp in cabin 90 degrees.  We enter Red Sea & see numerous Flying Fish.