Letter

Buenos Aires, August 4th, 1923.

Dear Friedrich,
                      How are you? How are things going? Has the situation of our beloved Germany changed? I can't believe that five months have passed since I left Göppingen. Argentina is a new world for me and I'm still getting used to my life here.
                      You can't imagine how different people are. I have made some friends here where I'm living and also at work but our cultures are so different. We are so distant, so cold and Argentinians are so warm, so demonstrative about their feelings. They are always meeting friends after work and family on Sundays.
                      I'm learning new things too. I've got a friend that's trying to teach me how to dance "Tango". He's struggling with my two left feet and we laugh quite a lot every time we get together to dance. He told me that I have to practice so I can impress Lina when she's here. But I think she's going to laugh too.
                      Other thing that call my attention was the beauty of Buenos Aires. It has nothing to envy to the most beautiful European cities. The architecture of buildings is outstanding. They have everything here, theatres, restaurants, places to dance Tango. And it has such a rich history. I'm hoping that it also has a great future because I left everything for a better tomorrow.
                      Some days are too long when you are alone. I have passed several hours sitting by the river thinking about you, about Lina. I miss her so much. I can't wait untill she's here. Thankfully I have a job that keeps me busy and it forbids my head to think about all of you.
                      Hoping everything there is getting better. Please write back soon.

                                                                                                  Carl