Had an early breakfast and took a look around the city. All of us liked Belgium very much; felt right at home. Left at 10:30 and started for Luxemburg. Arrived there at noon and secured rooms at the Gaisaer Hotel. Had lunch and spent the afternoon sightseeing. The boys had great sport trading soap and … Continue reading Monday, January 13, 1919
Tag: travel
Wednesday, January 8, 1919
Had breakfast at 7 o’clock and left at 9. After a short ride, we came to where the Huns had been only 1 mile from the village, in 1914. Then we came to the forest where the French and Huns had fought the hard battle. We picked up a few shells and German helmets. There … Continue reading Wednesday, January 8, 1919
Tuesday, January 7, 1919
Good morning and what a fine morning it is. Had breakfast and went to the station to see if my trunks had arrived. They had, so back to the hotel to pack my clothes for my trip to the land of the Hun. Had dinner and then made a packet lunch and started on our … Continue reading Tuesday, January 7, 1919
Monday, January 6, 1919
I got up and found it raining. Oh my, rain. Went to the station to get my trunks, and after a lot of talking and looking and asking in French, I found that they had not traveled as yet, so went back to the hotel and had dinner. Then I got things together for my … Continue reading Monday, January 6, 1919
Saturday, January 4, 1919
Arrived in Paris at 8 o’clock and dodged the M.P. because I had no travelers pass. I could not get one because there was no O.P.M. where I was. Got a cab and went to the hotel. Cleaned up and had breakfast. Had a talk with the Col. and went shopping. Had my hair cleaned. … Continue reading Saturday, January 4, 1919
Friday, January 3, 1919
Got up after a night. Had breakfast then cleaned my shoes and coats. Repacked my things and got all ready for my trip to Paris. Left at three and got to the station and had a look around till train time. The place was all destroyed and looked rather distressing. Then found I could not … Continue reading Friday, January 3, 1919
Thursday, January 2, 1919
No rain. The sun was up to greet me good morning. I made 2 thousand donuts and was finished at 12 o’clock. Was just ready to have lunch when who should come in but Ens. Libbie with girls to take my place. My heart was hurt, but like a good soldier I got ready. I … Continue reading Thursday, January 2, 1919
November 1918
Written at a later date: November 1st is another date I will never forget. It was on this day that the big drive started. The evening before, we had given a Halloween party for the boys, and the fun was just at its height when the command came “Lights out,” a visit from “Jerry” again. … Continue reading November 1918
Saturday, July 13, 1918
On the alert to move. Staff came and took pictures. It rained and is very cold. Written at a later date: We left Esquennoy on the 5th and went to Remerango and put a tarpaulin over a disabled truck or camion. It rained all the three days we were there, but for all that we … Continue reading Saturday, July 13, 1918
Tuesday, June 4, 1918
We are on the move. Left Noyert St. Martin, Oise at six o’clock and it was a fine day. We had slept in the field by the hay stack and had seen the lovely sunrise and the birds sing. God was good to us. We moved with the Co. train and road in Lt. Nelson’s … Continue reading Tuesday, June 4, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 