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July 19th Saturday
Father came up to Cousin Agatha's and took us (Agatha , Pansy, Eileen, and Auntie Pip) down to Barry Docks, where we went on board. Had tea, said goodbye to the cousins and about 7pm we made a good start. The night gloriously fine and clear and the sea smooth.

July 20th Sunday
Awakened at 6 am feeling very squeamish. Got up at 7:30am and then we knew all about it. Both awfully sick managed to dress under difficulties staggered up to father's room. Could eat nothing except a little dry toast. In afternoon lay down in chairs on deck. Fresh air revived us and we gradually became better. All very quiet on board, just like a Sunday, no more work than necessary done. Saw several passing vessels, beautiful moonlight night. Turned in at 10pm feeling dead beat.