22 Sept (Fri) Demob scheme]

                        Extra pay          ] announced

Up at 5.30 and on the rd at 6.30.  Up through Mons, Hal, Brussels, and Mechelin (Malines).  Took up my posn in rd just W of Mechelin but was never given any infm by the G1 (B.S.) who said he would give me the dope before 2 pm.  Brussels super – buy anything – people well dressed – far better than London – no damage.  Had wizard 2d in civvy house seat and chain!  He had fought near Pari in last war – Houthulst Foret – F*** – E on left *** Essex R.  Left at 6.30 & was led by LO to our new HQ in a SUPER hotel at Keerbergen – champagne etc.  Bed at 11 ocl in Hull’s tent – all the Belgium smells & noises.  In part finest just like Zute G.C. Trains etc & car hooters.

To Nil  (Bought pipe in Hal & tomatoes & pears) From Nil