Page 27 of Shroom for Improvement

Mon, April 13th, 4:45 p.m.

Claude,

I have just boarded my second train. The room is very plush and has an en suite! Also, the bed is a lot bigger than I thought it would be, which is good because you know how long my legs are. I visited the Onyxshire cafe you told me about and had the most exceptional cup of coffee, and bought two very wonderful books about mushrooms.

If this does turn out to be a scam, at least I will have had a lovely break. I just wanted to thank you. This is something I would never have done without you.

Well, I’m off to explore the train now.

S

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Mon, April 13th, 4:48 p.m.

Prof. Daye,

I am exceedingly jealous of you. I recently made the journey from Remy to Agaricus, but by rental car because it was cheaper and because I’m an idiot. I’m now reconsidering all my life’s priorities.

Feel free to share any photos of your journey. Please.

C. Stinkhorn

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Mon, April 13th, 9:59 p.m.

Wow! That’s all I can say. I’ve just come back to my room after the most wonderful dinner. I have attached pictures of the dining carriage. And my food haha. I had grilled-artichoke caesar salad, and white-chocolate tiramisu. It was so good. Then I took my book up to the observation deck, but I didn’t get much reading done because the view [mind-blown emoji] [teary-eyed smiling emoji]. I’ve also included photos of the mountains at night and the aurora borealis, though the camera does not do them justice.

I am going to shower now and settle down for the night. Early start tomorrow.

S

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To: [email protected]

Tues, April 14th, 12:32 a.m.

Prof. Daye,

Thank you for sharing these photos with me. I cannot stop looking at them. Tomorrow morning (well, this morning now) please tell your taxi driver to use the B&B entrance on Night Cap Drive. The B&B is called The Night Cap. It is part of Stinkhorn Manor.

Sleep well,

Claude

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