25th November 1914

Mild morning. Had a most enjoyable walk to Ste. Adresse via the Fort. Counted 41 boats in harbour also a large number of fishing boats. Bathed my feet in the sea, returned along sea front. The sun shone quite warmly all the time. In afternoon had another walk to the Fort and met 5 Belgian refugees. Sent letters to Lena and Albert. This view from the Fort of Ste. Adresse makes a glorious picture; the sun flashing over the sea, the vast shipping in the harbour, the extensive docks, the circular sweep of the bay, the town of Le Havre far below on one side and Ste.Adresse on the other, the trim hotels and houses ans gardens perched picturesquely on the steep slope, the high cliffs beyond Ste. Adresse with the fluttering flags of the Signal Station sharply outlined at the top, makes a picture vivid, full of life, colour and grandeur.