Dear Apple Bloom,
many warm greetings to you and the whole family from Aaaaaaaappleloosa! (I learned from your cousin that if it doesn't take a least seven seconds to say the name, I'm doing it wrong, so I hope this works in a letter as well!)
It's my third morning in town now and I still didn't get used to how hot it is here. I always feel like I'm boiling up inside when I just walk along the streets. I don't know how the others can work so hard in the orchards despite the heat. When I help, I usually start panting after a couple of minutes and need a break in the shade after an hour or so.
I guess I am made more for the frozen north than the desert in that regard.
Even though I am not much of a help, everypony is very nice and friendly to me. Outside of the town and the orchards, there's only sand and rocks, I think the ponies here are extra happy so they can make up for that.
It reminds me of the Crystal Empire in that regard, the crystal ponies live surrounded by snow and ice, but in the city, they're as close as can be.
Last night, we had visitors from the buffalo tribes nearby. I was outside with the others, we were singing and I played my guitar when they joined us. I asked if I could visit them sometime, and they agreed to take me to their camp later today. I am very excited to learn more about them, maybe I'll even learn some new songs from them.
I promise I will tell you all about it in my next letter!
Oh, before I forget: Little Strongheart wants me to send best wishes to Applejack and her friends (apparently they've met when they first visited Appleloosa, I hope I'll hear the full story later).
Please send all my best wishes to Applejack, Bic Mac and the others!
With love
Crystal Note