Monday, 9 August 1937
Went to American Consul for visa then took bus to Strand. No letters for anyone, accident in Colombo, boat held up for a week. Came back; the Halls, McCabe & Robin’s all had tea in my room.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 22 May: Lounging around on a wet Teignmouth day
Saturday, 22 May 1937
Very wet today at Teignmouth just sat about. Had my glasses fixed and a good rest. Afternoon tea in the lounge. Mr & Mrs Hill & Mrs McCabe went to Plymouth did not care for it.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 1 May: Sightseeing in Brussels
Saturday, 1 May 1937
Lovely sunshine. Car called at 9 and drove us all around Brussels. A lovely city, with its lovely wide streets, and wonderful trees, 2 rows and 4 down nearly all over the streets. Saw all the wonderful statues, then back to lunch.
Car again at 2. Out to where the Battle of Waterloo was fought. Had afternoon tea there. Awful tea, & charged us 1/- each then ask for tip for service. Lovely drive, and enjoyed it all. Back to dinner at 7.30, all too tired to go out again. Went to bed about 9 -.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 30 April: Train and steamer to Brussels
Friday, 30 April 1937
Buses all went on strike today
Left Victoria Station at 10.30. 8 of us in the party; Halls, Hills, Everett, McCabe, and myself. Got to Dover 12.30, took steamer, Leopold, across the English Channel to Ostend [Belgium]. Good smooth trip over, then train to Brussels, there about 6.30. Out to Madame Maas to stop, beautifully furnished. Mrs E & I had a lovely room, with private bath, good meals, make us very comfortable. After dinner, which we finished at 9.30, all went to town with madame to see the shops. Got back about 11. All done and very tired off to bed.
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.
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
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.
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