You are living I a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is coming soon to visit you for several days. Write an email to you friend, asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need Saying why you need them. Making arrangements to meet.

Dear Blessing, I'm glad that I'd be hosting you towards the end of March because it seems like ages since we

last

saw each other. Hope I've been well? I really need a favour from you, and I promise it won't be too much of a burden for you. The

first

thing I need is my family's portrait in our old cabin and my mum's secret recipe for making our popular native rice. You don't need to worry, they are portable and can fit into your handbag. Having their pictures here with me would definitely make me feel at home, especially because of the warm smile on their faces. I have told my mum about

this

, so she agreed to deliver it to your place herself, a day before your journey. The

second

item is very important,

although

, we have various spices here in Paris, I haven't seen any as good as hers. I want to make something unique and delicious for the upcoming cultural festival in the church to flaunt my culinary skills. They are up for a treat! Do you remember Billy? My new friend from church, he has offered to go with me to the airport to come to pick you up. All you need to do is to call me once you get to the there, and we'll be free to drive you around town. See you soon! Best regards, Loretta.