Friday, April 18th. Good Friday

A fine day with fresh, cool breeze, what is called here a 'dry Sou' Wester'. Went with Willy and the shingler to the Island; he commenced preparations for the lime kiln. This day is kept a holiday in the town—all the shops shut and work suspended. On the Island they are at work under cover at last. Dined on board the Trauancore—taking my boat off to the ship with the Captain and the rest of his guests.