In the evening, I was at supper with a military attaché, and met Prince Kyrill. He interested me very much, and talked quite intelligently about a number of things. AUGUST 4, 1916 Early in the morning, I reported to the Bulgarian Secretary of War, who conversed with me for a long while. He is small in stature and talks German fluently. Then I visited a cavalry barracks, where I also saw the new machine-gun companies. Toward evening I took a stroll in the Boris Gardens, and admired the beauty of Sofia. AUGUST 5, 1916 After an audience with the Bulgarian Chief of Staff, I went to Uskub _via_ Kustendil in an auto. Fischer, my valet, who was along, had to get out _en route_ to make all our train arrangements. In Kustendil, I stopped over, and at the Casino I was with the Bulgarian Chief of Staff. Then there was an interesting trip to Uskub, where I arrived at nine o'clock. AUGUST 6, 1916 In the afternoon I was with General Mackensen, and sat next to him at the table. Mackensen talked with me for quite a while. He is serious-looking, but not nearly as stern as his pictures lead one to believe. Later, I went by train to Hudova, and reached aviation headquarters, where I was given a fine welcome in the barracks. The aviators all live in wooden shacks, in a dreary neighborhood. This is not an enviable place to be, especially since they have had nothing to do for months. AUGUST 7, 1916 In the morning I paid a visit to another division of flyers, and with Captain E. I flew up and down the Greek front. Then I went back to Uskub, where I spent the night. AUGUST 8, 1916 Went back to Sofia in the auto. Had several punctures, which were really funny, because my Bulgarian chauffeur and I could converse by sign language only. On the road, not far from Kumanova, there was a Macedonian fair, which was very interesting. The peasants, in white clothes, danced an odd but pretty dance, to music played on bagpipes and other instruments. AUGUST 9, 1916 This morning, shortly before I left, I received a Bulgarian medal for courage. This was presented to me by the adjutant of the Minister of War, together with the latter's picture. I am now going to the Austrian headquarters, from where I mean to see the east front. I don't know yet how I will get the time. AUGUST 10, 1916 In the afternoon, short auto ride; in the evening, reported to General Conrad. AUGUST 11, 1916 Presented myself at Archduke Frederick's and met General Cramon. At eleven o'clock, went on toward Kovel. AUGUST 12, 1916 Arrived in Kovel about eight. Reported to General Linsingen. AUGUST 15, 1916 Rode to Brest, which is gutted by fire. AUGUST 16, 1916