Diary Entry of May 18, 1870
Wagner remains unwell and Cosima is worn out, but Fidi’s improvement and fine weather bring some relief. The children begin botany lessons, linking education to the outdoor life of Tribschen. A letter from Nietzsche and the start of Wallenstein’s Death frame the evening with friendship and Schillerian gravity.
Wednesday, May 18:
R. still unwell, I myself worn out, but Fidi somewhat better. Fine weather. First botany lesson with the children; fine afternoon out of doors with R. Nice letter to him from Prof. Nietzsche. In the evening started Wallensteins Tod.