Whereas, there are 110 000 000 land.mines scattered in 69 countries, with this figure increasing dramatically year by year, continuing violence against civilians long after warfare has ceased, and, Whereas, landmines are widely deployed in developing countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America,

Two weeks ago I asked my British house guest about the Lake Districts and yesterday comes this giant post card of the very same thing. It is so beautiful thank you. As if that coincidence was not enough, I thoughts of you on Sunday and there was your post card the following day.

I am pleased that you wrote to me but the news it conveyed saddens me. Thumba Pillay sent a message through his daughter who was here on holiday that MJ had died but Patrick's death came as news. I do remember both MJ and Patrick with affection. When I was in S.A.

Your letter dated 23/11/97, posted in Capetown on the 25/11 at a cost of R12.50 arrived here today the 2/12/97. That is what is called PRIORITY post. It seems it arrived in Durban on the 29/11 and was given the number 616 and the card was in my box today.

Letter from Phyllis Naidoo to Gabriella dated 8th November

I hope you can still enjoy these cartoons, this is priceless.

Letter from Phyllis Naidoo to Gretha, Boetjie, Keith, Bernie, Enge and Neil.

Well here in subtropical Durban, the papers raved that Spring had arrived yesterday. Produce some photos of  flowers daffodils, tulips etc to prove it.

Thank you so much for your card. Isn't it expensive buying cards and envelopes. Why don't you use an aerogramme or a piece of paper to respond. It should be cheaper? I worry that you have so much to do now that Mike has left you. I still cannot believe this.