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Pont l'Eveque, French toilets, Debby levy, the Trout Inn, TV and liver for supper

14th August 1969. Darling Mom and Dad, Well, the kids got home eventually - as dirty as we expected (the soaps were virtually untouched) they didn't have one shower or bath during the whole 13 days, but were supposed to wash in the sea. They obviously had a wonderful time and very good weather. the camp leaders were old enough to be responsible, but young enough not to care about dirt or fuss the way we would, they learned lots of new songs (some rather shady) never once wore their pyjamas and slept in their clothes. They went to Cap Frehel , Mont St Michel , Rouen , went to five different beaches, learnt how to peel potatoes, and didn't lose too many things - a towel, a plate and a couple of gym shoes...They got your money and made very good use of it. They brought us back some gorgeous presents, I was really impressed. They brought us 2 Camemberts, a Brie and a Pont l'eveque ... very sophisticated tastes my kids have. One of the Camemberts had a big hole in the