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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 26 March: Marseilles

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Friday, 26 March 1937

Mr & Mrs Spriggins left the boat for the continent.

Arrived in Marseilles at 6. 6 of us went up to Notre Dame, wonderful position. Go up in a cage, then a great number of steps to the church. Went through and saw everything, had our photos taken, a glorious view. Came back to ship for lunch, and then 9 of us went for a lovely trip over ? efenest ? Mts, through vineyards and potteries.Had coffee at seaside then back to town. Place full of French people. Rather good looking crowd, we caused great fun making ourselves understood. The money came quite easy to me, 1 franc 2 ½. Played bridge at night, won 1.

Notre Dame; Good Friday

Photo/postcard in hand: Inscribed: Taken at Notre Dame, on Good Friday 27th March, 1937

Signatures of Mrs F. E. Everett, Thirza Pidgeon, J.H.H. Hill (Mr), J.J.J.? Hill [Mrs E], Mrs E M. McCabe

 

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 13 March: At sea

Saturday, 13 March 1937

Up early, glorious day again, very calm. Played Bull board before breakfast. Sports started again today. Sat on deck all morning. After lunch went to Mrs Everett’s cabin to fix her dress. Played bridge again at night, won 3.

Had supper in Mrs Hill’s cabin. I supplied the gin.

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 10 March: Arrived in Colombo

Wednesday,  10 March 1937

 

Arrived in Colombo, about 5 in the morning. Up on deck, all excited. Landed at 9.30. 12 of us in party, went out to Mt Lavinia, wonderful, place full of natives, begging, all the way, went through temples, garden (?). Had drinks at the hotel, then back to Colombo, for lunch at the Oriental [http://www.grandoriental.com/], Then did shopping until 5. Rickshaw drive to Galle Face Hotel [https://plus.google.com/110128538091525344196/about?gl=au&hl=en]. Went over the hotel, then rickshaw back. Dinner again at the Oriental. Had dress made, got last launch back to boat. Had a wonderful day. The glamour of the East and the beggars was an eye opener to me. Bought 2 kimonos, 2 nighties & several small things. Mrs Everett , Mrs [E] McCabe [age 53] & self. Had a great time.

1 rupee 1/6

100 cents 1/6

 

Florence Spriggins at Kandy, Colombo; 10 Mar 1937
Kandy, Colombo, Ceylon; 10 Mar 1937
Believed to be near Colombo, Ceylon, 10 Mar 1937
Thirza Pidgeon outside the Gallface Hotel, Colombo; 10 Mar 1937
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