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formation which, should this fall into German hands would probably be of value to them, so will have to keep it till I get back. About all we are able to write about is the country, people, and things like that. We are not able to give the ports where we land of camp.In Pretty HarborWe entered a beautiful harbor, very narrow, with hills running down to the water’s edge. We probably traveled for about twelve miles through this narrow passageway, part of it in daylight. These hills were covered with trees and small brush, and here and there small farms dotting the landscape. We dropped anchor at 10 a. m. and stayed there until morning. The sun came up at 4:30 a. in., giving us the finest view I’ve ever seen. The immediate water front is just like any other seaport—run down, dirty, but busy looking place. Back of this the hills run up probably to three hundred feet, all clothed with a low brush, something like mountain mahogany, but even a darker green, and here and there the yellow wheat fields .surrounded by wide fences looking like a large checker board. The bushes cast a deep purple shadow and with a hazyWe were landed about 3 o’clock in the afternoon, and started on our march to the camp about three miles distant, I have never taken a walk in my life that held my interest as this one did. We marched over these winding roads, enclosed with high stone fences covered with green moss. The houses are built very much like the old mansions, except for their being 'built on square lines. The coloring of these walls is beautiful. I can readily understand why artists are so enthusiastic about this country; the pictures one can see never end. I am glad I have known so many artists, and know a good picture when I see it. for it gives one an appreciation of tihs country that probably could not be gained in any other way.Fences of Napoleon’s Time The houses are built in the better part of town back a little way from the street, and in front of most of them are little gardens. These fences are of wrought iron, about all the decoration there is to the buildings. The houses in the poorer districts are built up to the street lines, in many places there are no sidewalks. This gives a straight wall along for many blocks, which is interesting for its age. The
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Santa Ana Register
Santa Ana, California, US
Fri, Aug 16, 1918
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