Oct. 3, 1943
Darling:
I wish to tell you something about a visit to a beautiful land in which we encountered English-printed newspapers.
We traded coins and cigarettes with the people and on a march ashore we saw some amazingly beautiful country. There were botanical gardens of infinite variety, something you and our mothers would have particularly enjoyed.
I'm not going to describe the topography, but I will say I've never seen anything approaching it for natural beauty, and the man-made additions were tasteful and attractive too.
The people were friendly, hospitable and altogether pleasant to meet. A particularly spectacular scene was produced at night in the lovely harbor when searchlights criss-crossed the clear blue sky above our ship, lending a carnival air to a shipboard entertainment.
I constantly miss you more than ever and long for the day when I can tell all. Do hug Rob and John for me and tell then when I eventually come home I'll bring an endless array of stories. (Incidentally, today I saw the spouting of whales!)
All my love,
S.
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