My flight was OK. Full plane to Tokyo and two hour delay out of Tokyo but no problems. It is cool and raining here. My hotel is lovely. Haven’t seen much of the city yet but from my hotel room there are a lot of green trees and it looks nice.
Did I send you this recipe last year? Oh well, their selection is limited and we are not in the city. Many meetings with many presentations but did go for a walk this afternoon – sunny mid 80’s. Tonight his Texas barbeque – ole! Now I am resting on my porch overlooking the pond.
Drove past here today in bright blue skies. Spending time driving around Scotland. Have seen some beautiful scenery and had perfect weather. We are now heading south to the Lake District and home on the 21st. Hope all is OK.
Love
Glenfinnan Monument: Erected by MacDonald of Glenladale in 1815 as a tribute to the clansmen who fought and died in Prince Charles Edward’s campaign. Here the Prince’s Standard was raised on 19 August 1745. Property of the National Trust for Scotland.
Your care package has been delayed – Word came yesterday that they needed help with your address. I know I sent it all. Well I faxed it yesterday so you will have it by the time you read this.
Love
View of Fjaerland, Sogn, Towards Jostedal glacier, Norway’s largest, 488 sq. miles
Packing yesterday was awful – I have never been in such disarray. But we went out for a lovely relaxed dinner last eve and recovered our stamina a bit. Now, I’m going to just sleep and wander around at will. Sun is out today so I may make one last visit to the beach.
Love
September 1985
Hi
The office party was the best yet – they had made a slide show of “the Office” and it was a riot. We all were hysterical. But saying goodbye was very hard. Wish you were here – I would love to take you shopping!
This channel connects the upper and lower lakes of Minnetonka. Lake Minnetonka located about 15 miles west of Minneapolis has over 300 miles of shore-line. It is noted for its scenic beauty, fishing, sailing and a summer playground. A large amusement part is on the water’s edge at Excelsior, Minnesota.
Apparently the amusement park was there from 1925 to 1973. I never saw it.
Marg brought me a gorgeous deep rose wool and a pattern for my est. I have begun the back. I am also vacuuming – it broke down yesterday so I had to spend the morning cleaning it out! I’ve go to go get milk – and mail this.
Love
The Card Players, Paul Cezanne, French 1939-1906, Oil on Canvas c. 1892. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The original part of the hotel still looks like this but they have a modern, lovely hotel around it. It is still one of my favorite places in the world. The flight over was long! 24 hours! With stops in S.F and Tokyo. Saw three movies – The Tin Men, Hoosiers and Burglars on the plane. Burglars was good.
Take care
July 1988
This should reach you by the time of your birthday! Happy Birthday! Our hotel is lovely! Looks quite different now than in this photo but this is more or less as it was when we first stayed here in the 50’s. Hope all is well and your trip to Boston is fine. I am having a new silk suit made.
Love
February 1990
Hi
We all met as planned at airport about midnite last nite (24 hour trip – tired). This hotel (the new version) is just gorgeous and comfortable – we are impressed. We had big slabs of papaya for breakfast in the sun along the river. Wish you were here.
Love
The Oriental, Bangkok, Circa 1876
From its earliest origin as a rest house for western adventurers, The Oriental has stood for quality of life that made it an oasis midst the hub-bub that prevails all about. As it was over 100 year ago, so it is today.
After four years here I plan to go back to University of Alexandria. Shortly we go to Kenya on our way home for annual leave. Happy new year.
Best
NIGERIA
The most populous single African nation on the continent of Africa, lies on the west coast and has a rich tradition and culture closely connected with her religious beliefs and the rites and practices relating to them. Traditional religion has given the people a heritage of culture and tradition which is still noticeable despite later influence by Isalm and Christianity. The agriculture, music, art, craft, language and economies of the country still bear traces of this influence.