Reached Colombo about six P. M.
Had not intended going on shore but
Miss Leishman, our stewardess insisted
on taking care of the children for us
so we decided to go. It was very beaut-
iful as we were going into Colombo.
The sun was just setting and the
lights certainly were gorgeous. We
would not have enjoyed them so mcuh
had we known it meant bad weather.
Quite a crowd of us went on shore together.
Went in a launch and had dinner
at the G. O. Hotel. The dinner was
all right but we were not used to
the cooking and were afraid to
eat the highly seasoned stuff. After
dinner Mr. Cornel who was paying
for the evening suggested a rickshaw
ride, and it was too funny for any
thing to see the whole crowd of us start
off for our ride. First we went to the
Post Office as Annie and Mrs. Parker
were sending cables. Then we had another
ride and ended up in the shopping
districts.It was lots of fun to shop.
Got beautiful hand made linen lace.
Annie got two little books Jim wanted
some little baskets for souvenirs and
had such a good time. Walked back
to the wharf and went in a rowboat
to the boat. They were coaling when
we got back. Every door and port hole
was closed and it was so stifling
hot. We all went to the dining
room and had Ginger Ale and
sandwiches. It was so close that
we did not sleep much. I fanned
the kiddies nearly all night.
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