Nursing Diary no.2 - 6 April 1924-February 1926

almost nervous wrecks toasting the cheese rolls but they were done quite OK in the end. I almost forgot to say I saw Dr. Kingswood this morning. He still looks as good as ever, & we had quite a talk. But back to the tea party. It was time for me to go to the station. So Rugie & I motored down to the L&P.S. I got my Ticket. Had my trunk examined and sent right through. There was quite a crowd to see us off and I did hate to say GoodBye to Rugie - but we were off in no time.

Arrived in St. Thomas& found our pullman reservations We could not retire until we had our hand baggage examined at Black Rock. So we made ourselves comfy. That was when I tried to write you up to date-diary, and made such a mess of it. We arrived in Buffalo about 10 P.M. & Beattie & I went in search of a telephone booth. I phoned to Fort Erie but Aunt Ruby & Uncle Russell were out so I was talking to Hilda. She was rather surprised to hear me from there, As soon as we left Buffalo we tried to sleep- but I couldn't. It was dreadfulbecause I was so sleepy.

However, at 4 30 we dressed again & prepared to meet our fate at Albany, Arrived here 5 15 am. No one at the depot to meet us, and we felt very much alone. About 6 30 we found a bus to take us here - through a very kind policeman. This Monday, evening, Nov. 30, 25 It seems almost impossible to catch up, but here's for another start. After the policeman saw us safely on board the bus, we had a most interesting drive up and down hills, always looking for the Hospital. After quite a long trip we found it. a pretty rambling red brick building- up a

a crooked hill. It was not without some fear & trepidation we walked in the front door & inquired for Miss Donald. We were sent to the School office and there met Miss May Night Supervisor. Then Miss Holborn- here assistant came- and took us to our rooms. Such a long way through corridors and up stairs. Finally she located my room on the 4th floor-and said the others would be upstairs. I wonder if you ever could imagine the lost feeling that swept over me - when she turned to take Brownie & Beattie away upstairs.

I could have picked up my bags again and gone right Home. I had about 10 minutes of a very severe Homesick attack. Then I was OK. I had come here to work, and work I would. - After we had seen our rooms- we wandered down flights of stairs to the basement, where there is a lovely dining room and cafeteria kitchen. We were somewhat strange to that, but managed to get something to eatonly when I asked for my tea- there wasn't any. Imagine breakfast without tea only strong black coffee -not for me- I had milk.