September 10th

Dear Heidi,

Well! Here we both are in England! You anchored up safely out of the wind in Devon, and W and I are tucked up warm and snug in Hampshire with Grandad. What a surprise to call in at Brixham! I really hope that you are warm enough and that you are all getting through your initial seasickness.

I see that school has started now. I wonder how you are getting on with your teachers. Do you call them Miss and Sir like the boys, or perhaps Mr or Mrs Somebody? I am sure that some of them are seasick too.

It is blowing hard here too, and the rain is spasmodically lashing down. I am regretting only bringing my sandals. Tomorrow W and I head west to Somerset and to school. I am hoping it will be a little warmer and drier there, and for you too.

Yesterday we went to the big Agricultural show in Telemark. Was it only yesterday? It seems a world away. It was a long way to drive, over 3 hours each way, but a lovely place to visit and lots of things to see.

D is working everyday this coming week, the weather at home looks better at last, and I am looking forwards to getting the last of the vegetables picked in the garden.

Thinking of you tonight,
Love Mamma.