about noon
It was a small car comparatively , and we had it all to ourselves . There were all sorts of conveniences in it , and we composed ourselves for a good rest . After a ride of several hours we reached our destination . It was now about noon , so that we had actually made nearly half a day , besides the time spent in sleep while riding . I know some of my friends on the earth , who say the day is too short for them , would appreciate such an improvement as that if they could have it . We passed part of the afternoon in riding about the city . The same language was spoken here as was used on Thorwald 's side of the globe ; but , although communication was so easy , we found enough difference in the architecture and in the general appearance of the people to make travel interesting .