The view from the sea very fine and dignified

12th November [1915]

Very bitter wind off the mountains now fast becoming snow topped. Light day – pay parade and fatigues. Everything drying quickly. Went into Salonika in the afternoon with Bloore on A.S.C.M. Transport. More than ever impressed with the way the French Forces have taken possession of the town. Everything in a mess. Streets filthy. Light French transport and our heavy motor transport competing for the road with the Greek Army now apparently on the move. Every soldier of the Greek Army – even the infantry seems to have a donkey to carry his private property.
Salonika very disappointing. The view from the sea very fine and dignified but the city itself mainly composed of mean streets and gaudy shops. Rumours of the Greek Army going up country all night. Men’s letters still a great source of amusement and of information of very dubious authenticity. Met Phipps of the Dublins who was in the Trinity School of Instruction with me. Port very busy with our stores.