Hello Jip,
Thanks for your your email mail and the photographs. You look lovely and I really liked the photographs.
Your village must be very beautiful. I love the countryside, although I grew up in London. You must know a lot about growing things.
Don't worry about being shy. Its alright to be shy. I am sometimes as well.
I am in London with my mother at the moment. She is a very sweet and lovely person and needs me to come sometimes to help her.
I am going to Scotland for a week to visit some very good friends.
I'll write a bit more later.
Look forward to hearing from you