Category Archives: Letter to Elsie

Hanging Out With Elsie

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I hung out. I hope you remember this day. We had a lot of fun together. Mama and Papa had to go to Worcester, so I got to take you to … Continue reading

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Satisfying Saturday

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you went to Nora’s 5th birthday party! We exchanged voice notes in the morning. One of the things that has crossed my mind over the last day is your impression of my daily … Continue reading

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Joie de vie

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was filled with joie de vie – joy of life – but it looks so much more emphatic in French! It’s the enormous sense of happiness and well-being, contentment and gratitude which … Continue reading

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Teddy on the Tree

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we got to swim in windless conditions. I forgot to take my goggles so I did a lot of breast stroke. I found myself close to the surf-ski club and there were a … Continue reading

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Surprise in Safaga, Egypt

Friday Dear Elsie, Sometimes you go places and don’t expect much and then you get a big surprise when you find some good thing about it. That’s what happened today is Safaga, Egypt. We arrived to a majestic sunrise. I’m … Continue reading

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Camel Rides in the Sinai Desert

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went on a camel ride! We arrived in Sharm El-Sheik, which is a sunny holiday resort on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It looked rather grand when we arrived this morning with … Continue reading

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A Special Ship Night

Sunday Dear Elsie Today is an exciting night on the ship because it’s Gala Night. That means that everyone dresses up in their very nice clothes and go and have a very nice dinner. So we are preparing for that … Continue reading

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Katakolon Greece

Saturday Dear Elsie The first thing about Katakolon in Greece is we have been mis-pronouncing it. We came here in 2017 and went to Olympia which is about 30km away. Having done that main excursion, the next best thing was … Continue reading

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Venice!

Tuesday.. Dear Elsie Today was the day we arrived in Venice but there were a few tense moments! We woke up in Milan, had breakfast and then I chilled while Mike went and collected Julian. Then we wondered around Milan … Continue reading

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Milan!

Monday Dearest Elsie Today was the day we all arrived in Milan. We got up early in Varenna and went to the local coffee shop for cappuccino and then went for a last walk around this beautiful little village. Surely, … Continue reading

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Last Day in Varenna

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was our last day in Varenna. We went out early as we had no milk so we took a walk to the village. We bought milk and croissants which are fresh daily at the little convenience … Continue reading

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Walking and Varenna Botanical Gardens

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went walking! We walked up a very steep stairway to what we hoped was going to be the monastery but it was closed. We did find some other fun places though and … Continue reading

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Teddy Goes to Switzerland

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that Teddy went to Switzerland! We were very sad that Granpa couldn’t come with us. He stayed behind to get better. We caught the Bernina Express which is a big red train that … Continue reading

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A Rough Night

Thursday Dear Elsie Some days are harder than others. I’m sure you have found that too. Some days you have a rough day and last night was a rough night for Granpa. He coughed so much and then eventually fell … Continue reading

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Varenna and Bellagio

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today it was expected to pour with rain in Varenna but it hardly rained at all. We went out early, armed with umbrellas to the convenience shop a little way down the road. It is a tiny … Continue reading

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