"Appeared very quite high, perhaps 6,000 feet. The shore runs at times only 4 or 5 miles distance & the beache could be seen, no huts or fires sign of habitation were visible. Dropped anchor at dark about 8PM in Manila Bay opposite Cavite & waited for daylight before entering port. (8) Saturday. Went into docked & anix after inspection by the doctor. The bay of Manila is a gigantic affair so large that the oppsite shores are only made out by the mountains & hills inland. Day bright & hot. Reflection on white streets very bright & annoying. Went to Manila Hotel not far from the pier, lobby very cool & breezy. Found McGregor at the Bureau of Science. He showed me about