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Location
Houston, USA
Age
18 Years

5th November 1941

Defying all the laws of reason, we managed to stay until this afternoon, before shifting down to Baytown. I went ashore just before she moved and as the “Elona” had gone out, had to go to the show with Mrs Doucette, Kessler and Marie all by myself. Had another grand time, and didn’t like saying goodbye. Mrs Doucette bought me a yard of candy for myself and the boys! The weight was 3lbs. Lovely!

Certainly Houston is the most hospitable port we have visited as yet, and I know everyone else feels the same way. When a sailor says he wants to visit a port again, you can be pretty certain that he really does.

I returned to Baytown on a “Greyhound” bus, at an average speed of between 40 and 50 m.p.h! These “Greyhound” busses run from Houston to anywhere in the Union! When I was waiting in the luxurious bus station, I heard a chap announcing the departure of a bust to the West Coast; Los Angeles was only one of the many places that it was calling at. The trip would probably last for about 2 ½ days. I saw pillows and sheets all ready for those who wanted them! I would have liked a trip myself.