My darling guardians were surprised and overjoyed this evening to receive an electronic communication from the Antipodeans, who as I write are bound for Rome. They appear to have been delighted by Corfu and enjoyed Athens, despite a freak thunder storm. The treasures of Italy await them with a few days spent in a variety of locations including Florence and Venice; oh my dears, one is quite envious of the art and architectural pleasures they will encounter. No doubt my lady guardians relatives will record their visits for sharing at some later date.
For our little family here in England, we do so enjoy these updates. One can appreciate from afar the enjoyment for our relatives and friends for 'tis many a mile from such delights when one resides in the Colonies and one must take the opportunities to visit such places when one can. A most sensible undertaking and quite THE thing to do, and so educational. One cannot stint on one's education, regardless of age, do you not agree dear reader for, in the words of Samuel Johnson, "a generous and elevated mind is distinguished nothing more certainly than an eminent degree of curiosity".
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