Box 6 Item 03: Edith S. Thistlethwaite letters, 1914-1918 - Page 34

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sunset – The coloring was simply grand and I'm sure I could never again see anything so beautiful.

The drive to the Canal is along the Fresh-Water Lake & view over the water with the sun setting behind the hills was a grand sight. I do wish I could paint but one could never get the colours.

Ismailia is a pretty spot & every day I just think how lucky I am to have had this opportunity of coming here.

I wonder if any of my pals will be in the next batch, Sister Murray or Dorothy? It would be lovely – but we are all very happy. Miss McNulty is here but I do not see much of her, she is on & off at different times to me & works in a different part of the hospital. Am nearly asleep – will add a few more lines later on.

Sunday – have had a very busy day. Got up early. Matron & I went to 6.45 a.m. Communion – It was