The avenues are broad + Lined by shade trees. Acacia Trees & red flower acacia - leaved bean tree. The Inhabitants are mixed. Hottentots are often seen in short skirts of black trimmed in red wool + beads about the neck. They are a stocky short race about 4 1/2 feet tall only. The Burners are light skinned with Chinese features but rather prettier. Then there are Indians of various tribes, with dark skin + short beards. Chinese are seldom seen except in the shops. 9 The morning was partly overcast but without rain. A left on the express steamer at 12 noon for Mandalay.