January 3, 1944

Dearest,
I was going to write you a nice long letter this afternoon and maybe write to some other people too, but a Ferry ?? Command pilot was in here all afternoon + the conversation was much too interesting to ignore. Now I’m so sleepy I can just about keep my eyes open. Yesterday, being Sunday, we too the afternoon off and walked a couple of miles down the road and up hill to an old castle. The day was terrifically windy, but partly sunny and not at all cold. This was another one of John de Courey’s ?? castles, like Carrickfergur?? , built around 1200. It is largely in ruins now, but is still quite a place. It is right smack on tope of the hill, on solid rock, with a round tower fairly well preserved + a collection of walls + courtyards around it. We could climb ? the spiral staircase up to the top of the tower + walk most of the way around the top, using due care to keep from slipping or being blown out a window. The whole place is very picturesque + commands a beautiful view of the bay and surrounding country. In the evening nine of us went to the hotel for dinner, + I had y first fresh fish in 3 ½ mos ( ??). It was wonderful. By the time we got back + through sitting around the club it was very late. But I sure wish it was you I am going around with. Good night.

Love B.