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Tuesday 11th [underlined]
When I woke at 5.45 it was just getting
light. Found we were in sight of Point Charles Light-
house, & had been sailing all night. Anchored @ 9a.m.
& Mr. Basedow & the Skipper went ashore with all the black-
boys. Tried fishing - nil. Boat returned in about an
hour's time, bringing turtle-steak & eggs & some fruit.
This change in the larder proved most welcome, in addition
to the fact that most of us had not tasted turtle-steak
before. Set sail for Port Darwin at midday &
anchored off the old jetty @ 3.30p.m. Transferred
luggage & stores to bungalow, went to P. Office
for letters, - got a bag full, of which a dozen were
for me. It was a great pleasure to read these
letters, first from home & then from other parts, & made
one feel full of gratitude, & realize the value of
relationships & friendship. We had been six weeks
out, & it seemed like coming home. There were, however,
many things to be done & much to do tomorrow.
Monday 12th [underlined] After few preliminaries were over
went to Palmerston - Luxtons, Wing Cheong Sing's, Bakers
& Telegraph Office. Not used to walking in boots, as
have been barefoot for last 6 weeks, and consequently
feet have become beautiful olive brown colour. After