Dear Orla
I hope you received the pictures my wife sent you.
Sorry but I had a very hard time coming back from the Umba and actually I feel I would be ready to take a new fishing trip to Russia.
I often think about the nice time we spent together and at the great atmosphere at the Umba lodge.
I have to say that you managed the week in a great way and that all the people put their best in creating a comradeship rarely found in any fishing camps (often “polluted” by selfishness and egoism)
I liked when you said that we fished not only as a team but also as a group of old friends
I hope your sea trout fishing is in full swing and I wish you very tight lines
Best regards
Giovanni Pratesi
P.S. Orla – You know you now have friends in Tuscany. The doors of our houses are open for you whenever you like!!!