Dearest Evy,
We had a very happy five weeks in France going to Italy and back. We visited a girl cousin of mine who makes pots. Then the van had to have a repair but after that went perfectly. We went over the mountains into Italy and had a week of good weather by Lake Garda. From there we had a day trip into Venice which was full of ancient splendour and sunshine. We also went to Verona, city of Romeo and Juliette. We visited friends in Southern France and went to see the city of Lourdes which Roman Catholics believe is a place of healing. Then we headed slowly northwards enjoying the French camp sites and countryside. To end up with we visited the beaches of Normandy where on D-Day the allied armies landed to push the Germans out. We saw a lot of historical things on the trip. Now we are back looking after Joshua. Rachel is a bit worried over her pregnancy but all is OK up to now. Louise has a baby in early November so by Christmas we may have three grandchildren! I am glad you have contacted Eva and I hope she will be a happy mother. I am busy with the allotment, clearing weeds and digging up potatoes. We have had a spell of wet weather and I look forward to some hot sunshine and some sailing. I hnope you and Sean and Vito are well and all your family. I hope you keep interested in Jesus and Godly things and that you will read about Jesus in your Chinese Bible[New Testament]. Do you still have your Christian baby sitter. Christopher has been busy doing up his garden and planting some vegetables. He is going to Japan for two weeks in August. I may eventually get Skype and then we could see each other once in a while. My computer went wrong and I have lost most of my old photos including ones of you! Hyun –Jeong may be going to Shanghai for a few weeks and may come to France. Then she may be able to visit us in England again. You are both lovely girls!!
Much love,
Dennis and Elizabeth
PS the photos will give you a little idea of our life in France and Italy.
