Bombay, India

Brahma, Relief from Aihole, Prince of Wales Museum

Hi

I’ve been thinking about you a lot while in India. Hopefully all went well. We’re having a wonderful time. Bombay has actually turned out to be quite romantic – riots and all! Stephen asked me to marry him in front of the Taj Mahal at dawn – romantic, huh? Anyway, I said yes so please plan a trip in May for the wedding.

Love, Jane

Le Mont Saint Michel, France

July 1992

Dear

A cloudy “threatening” day and the light is wonderful. We like better than sunshine. Maybe our best day yet but everything has been Great. We are in a story book village – our Apt built 16th century with modern plumbing. Girls are good travelers. Malia’s advance in French is visible! Both are so helpful to this ancient one.

Love, Katherine

Mexico City, Mexico

July 1966

Hi

So you have this card in your collection? Are you swimming every day now?

Have fun – Love, Bill

“Angel de la Independencia” Monument. Night view from Mexico’s most modern and luxurious Maria Isabel Hotel, Mexico D.F.

Antigua, BWI

January 1970

Hi

This is a great spot – everything very slow and relaxed! We only wish you and the boys were here, too. Not much surf, so even I am enjoying the sea. Bill goes to Montserrat (another island nearby) tomorrow to stay overnight so I hope to get my Christmas cards done.

Love, Mom

Minnesota, USA

Dog Sledding

1991

Dear

It is a “blue sky” day in Mound. Thank you for having us. I really had fun and hope to see you guys soon. School starts on the 3rd of September. Only 2 weeks till school starts.

Love, Bronwyn

A familiar winter sight in the northland are dog teams powering sleds across sparkling fields of snow. Once a necessary means of winter transportation, dog sledding has evolved into an exciting winter sport with races for both amateurs and professionals.

Beijing, China

Tang Hua Wu Greenhouse, Chungshan Park

May 1979

Dar

The trip has been fascinating. Today we went to the famous archeological digs in Xian. They’ve uncovered thousands of clay figures each one different and life-size. A few days ago we went to the Great Wall – it’s the only man-made object that can be seen from the moon. Right now, I’m on a train headed for Luoyang which is known for its historical caves. I don’t really like the food.

Love, Rachel

Northern Territory, Australia

March 1984

Dear

Arrived here at 4:00 am this morning and slept a bit. Spending the day reading and resting. On my stopover in Singapore (8 hours) I took a day room at the Hyatt got my hair cut, bought Alicia’s blouses and slept 2 hours. It is sunny and warm here. Tomorrow I go to Katherine.

Love, Bill

The Top End is the common term used to cover the part of the Territory north of Mataranka. It has a rugged beauty, enhanced by rugged escarpments and spectacular waterways.