Read the ‘Examiner’. There has been a great fuss lately because a Miss Ederle has swum the Channel, and has been the first woman to do so. She was overwhelmed with bouquets, and in America, her native country, there has been national rejoicing. Such rot! All the uproar about a feat of strength. – There is a revolt in Ukraine against the Soviet government, and the Black Sea fleet has gone over to the rebels. – There is still fighting in Morocco, and it seems the French are doing badly in Syria. – Tried to swim the length of the strand, but only got ¾ way. After dinner we went shopping in Youghal and after had a glorious swim in warm water for once, and with the sun shining. I got 2 doz. bananas a few days ago in Youghal, and we eat them after every swim. Read about the 3 forbidden lands, Thibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and the four heads of the Buddhist Church, the Dalai Lama, the Tashi Lama, the Dharma Raja, and the diffs. between the two Raja. I don’t quite understand all.
