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easily. While we saw the town the Roses
and Bisseys went to a large silk shop
and laid in a store of silks & crepes
dress is dear to these people it seemed
too bad to be in a new place for one hour
and spend their precious time shopping.
30 A beautiful clear day with all kinds
of shipping of every flag. The islands
and little fishing crafts of every description
and size. The harbour is said to be
the largest in the world. And could hold
all the navy of Europe -as well as Asia.
the high peaks of the Islands astonish
you as they seem to go straight out of
the sea and are all manners of shapes.
It was a beautiful day which everyone
enjoyed. Here we parted with many of
our fellow passengers some we may
meet again. We came up slowly
to Victoria & it did one good to
see the happy faces of the passengers.
All were glad to leave the Japan
as her captain says he does not
like his officers to speak to the
passengers. Certainly the landing
was very much after the fashion of