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Exploration of Kirkee; horse racing at Poona |
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Good breeze blowing. Breakfast with the A.D.C.s. I had a walk to Kirkee & round about, & watched the Indian cattle & water- buffaloes. Saw quantities of mynahs, a moorhen (?sp) sunbird & lots of other birds, parakeets, quails etc. Grey birds known as the "seven sisters" very abundant & noisy (rather larger than black-birds). After lunch the whole house-party & staff motored to Poona Race-course to see the flat-racing. Excellent course & very well managed with a Totalizator as central feature. Saw very well from H.E.'s box at the finishing post. A very good lot of horses & some excellent racing. Small dinner-party in evening. H.E.'s orchestra (24 performers) played very well. |
