Oct. 6th/17

The weather has broken but we are hoping for more fine days before winter really sets in. If you have not sent the slicker- be sure the one you get is khaki in colour and for a "mounted" man.

Not having a parade yesterday, another chap and myself walked to a neighboring village to see the sights and get a bit of exercise.

Everywhere the people were busily engaged in harvesting their crops. On a farm the principle building is the house. They have no barns as we understand the word. All the grain is stacked in the fields- usually near the road where it will least interfere with the ploughing of the field which takes place as soon as possible after grain-cutting. The people don't appear to work very fast nor with up to-date methods but the do a lot of work in a day and everybody works hard. There are some very old people about the village but all seem to be very active.

I haven't had any mail lately but am expecting some when I go back. The last letter from Hazel brought me a bunch of maps for which I am thankful. They brought a deal of pleasure I assure you. I wouldn't bother about another album as I have all I can carry.

I think I told you that I was with Marcus Brown at Rest Camp. He was well and looks as husky as usual and them I saw Fred just before I cam here.

I know where "Hube" is resting now and if possible will visit the place. Fred told all about him.

I close with much love from Ray