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thought very impressive.

February 17th.

Quite a sea this morning, which lasted pretty well through
the day. In the afternoon we passed Crete with its snow-
covered hills giving it a decidedly frigid appearance. Am
reading Dante's "Vision" and "Sherlock Holmes"--but I am
finishing Sherlock quickest! Weather quite cool today.

February 18th.

Finished my last article on India and feel much relieved.

February 19th.

A beautiful warm morning. About 3 o'clock we landed at Naples
and viewing scenes familiar from my previous visit, I recog-
nized that I had girdled our planet. I hope, however, it will
be long before I girdle another.

Went in company with Mr. Barnhardt, a fine chap, to
the Aquarium, which we found disappointing, and to the grave
of Virgil, from which I brought some ivy as souvenirs. Had a
dandy meal with Mr. Barnhardt and returned to my ship about
10 p.m.

February 20th.

The Beulow left at 8 o'clock for Genoa. Sea rather rough. We
have averaged about 350 miles a day since leaving Colombo.
Finished Dante's "Vision".

February 21st.

Reached Genoa bright and early, but saw little of the town except
the statue of Columbus and what I could glimpse from a run to
Cook's office and back to the station.

Left at 11:20 for Paris. Much snow in northern Italy,
and the mountains snow-clad and rosy tinted like a woman's