14 October 1910

Friday.  At Singapore.  Marian & myself take a walk before breakfast through the native village.  We land again at 2 o'clock, Dr Kirk, Mrs Mace and Willie, Mrs Nellet & children, Mr & Mrs Gear.  We take tramcar to Johnsone Pier & then rickshaws to the botanical Gardens.  This our first rickshaw ride out East.  We done some shopping & had a very good time generally.  We returned to the ship at 6.30 pm just in time for dinner.  These gardens are said to be the best in the world.  Temp in cabin 88 degrees.