We forget how brave our ancestors were setting off to places where they had no real idea what to expect when they got there. We cane easily forget and take for granted how easily we can access videos live links to absolutely anywhere in the world. These far flung countries would have felt like another planet. Add to this all the new wildlife he saw, it must have been incredibly scary for our ancestors. He still longs for home though you can still sense his longing for England.
Starting life in a country that is not only so far away, but so different from one's own country is such an undertaking. I'm glad Thomas had his family with them and that they were well when he wrote this letter home.
It wasn’t easy Cynthia. A rosy picture was placed in the newspapers on what it would be like. I often wonder would they have started their new life on the other side of the world if they’d known how difficult the first years would be.
We forget how brave our ancestors were setting off to places where they had no real idea what to expect when they got there. We cane easily forget and take for granted how easily we can access videos live links to absolutely anywhere in the world. These far flung countries would have felt like another planet. Add to this all the new wildlife he saw, it must have been incredibly scary for our ancestors. He still longs for home though you can still sense his longing for England.
Paul his homesickness is the main thing that comes through all the letters. I don’t think he ever gets over it.
Thats heartbreaking to hear 💔
Starting life in a country that is not only so far away, but so different from one's own country is such an undertaking. I'm glad Thomas had his family with them and that they were well when he wrote this letter home.
It wasn’t easy Cynthia. A rosy picture was placed in the newspapers on what it would be like. I often wonder would they have started their new life on the other side of the world if they’d known how difficult the first years would be.
I’m enjoying your letters Jennifer! Our families had different starts in Kyneton. They all had their struggles though!
Thank you Carol. They certainly did struggle, probably more than they ever expected.