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trouble for [pounds symbol]5 (English price nearer [pounds symbol 10);
one Zenith Binoculars [pounds symbol 5.10s;
pair polaroid sunglasses for me 30/-;
one light meter 45/-; one tripod
for the cine camera [pound symbol] 2. We hope
everything will prove alright although
there is a slight doubt with the
telephoto lens. Peter enjoyed the
bargaining involved, but I
was rather embarrased by the
proceedings and left it all to him.

On board we found that one of the
girls at our table had bought a
sari for 30/-, and I suddenly
had an urgent need for a sari!

After dinner Peter and Jill from our
table went back ashore and bought
one for me, for 25/-. it is lovely
silk chiffon - pink and gold! 6 yds of it!