They finally buy the camera. There is a snow storm and Ann comes back to reclaim her job from Peg- who now has a new nick-name!

Peg gets this really flattering letter from the boss she didn't like. The weather is bad and everyone is getting sick.

Bern and Peg open their Christmas Presents, they speak to their parents back home, and the "Embassy Dress" gets worn to a New Year's Eve Party!

I found a photo of Bern at the Wowona Tree. She is in white beside the driver. It is almost Christmas in Japan and most of the discussion in these letter revolve around the Holiday!

Bernice saved a couple of letters from her parents and also from my Mom. I will be reading these in the future where they fit in chronologically. These letters are from the summer they arrived in Japan.

I got a big shock with these two letters! A strip tease and a murder! My cozy little podcast just took a turn.

I love how Bern writes about the pine tree distracting her from her chores! She loved nature but I guess I thought of her as so responsible she would let her herself be distracted. I love the side I see of her in these letters! So poetic!

Peg is temporarily filling in for her friend, Ann who currently home in the US at work. She misses her favorite boss and seems reluctant to switch departments even if it is offered. Bern is having more fun now I think~

The 1953 recession has hit. Some of the terms of employment have changed for the civilians working at Zama. They take a tour of Tokyo that they enjoy.

We find the likely reason that Bern was ready travel. The weather has improved and I never knew that Bern was such a baseball fan!