Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: • thank them for the photos and for the holiday • explain why you didn’t write earlier • invite them to come and stay with you Write at least 150 words.

Dear Sam and Paul, I hope
this
letter finds you both in good health and high spirits. Thank you for sending me the clicks from our
last
holiday. They just brought back all the memories we made together. It had to be one of the best times I have ever had thanks to you guys and your warm hospitality. I’m sorry I couldn’t write you back earlier. Just after my return, I had to take up a new role in my office, which had been hectic and I had been working around the clock, barely allowing me any spare time. Things are getting settled now and it’s not as tough as it used to be. How about you two with other friends come here during next summer holiday? I’d love to have you guys over and show you around the town. We can go hiking on a nearby route, experience traditional foods, and buy handicrafts from local vendors. Let me know if you guys plan
accordingly
, my doors are always open for you. Warmest regards, Raj
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