Landed ashore with the first Officer + a Frenchman, a Port Officer who [illegible] no English. We visited the cinema and cafe + through the cafes where many Frank Officers were sitting at tables chatting over their beer. The town of Haiphong is beautifully laid out with wide avenues lined by fine shade trees. It was cool with a gentle breeze blowing while we were ashore. English is not understood by the Frenchmen here or the natives who speak only little Frank. (27) Took the 1.30 P.M. train at Haiphong & travelled to Hanoi where we arrived at 5 P.M. The trip was very interesting, the day clear & warm. The country all the way was level as far