Visual Entertainment from Near and Far
July 1976
Well, here I am, about halfway on my trip to Europe. Left home two months ago and if things go well, will still be here another month and a half. Would have sent word earlier but lost my address book and had to wait for somebody to send me your address. Hope all is well with you. You will be hearing from me again.
Lots of love
The Burren Region of north-west Clare of Blackhead, between Fenore and Ballybaughan on the Atlantic Coast.
I took this when I was there is 2019:
In 1924, Gandy Bridge between St Petersburg and Tampa, was said to be the longest automobile bridge in the world at six miles across. In 1956 it was re-built and used until 1997.
In 2000, the longest bridge, Bang Na Expressway in Thailand, opened at 34 miles across.
In 1973, I rode a donkey up that zig zag road. It was not my best moment. But the view from the top was spectacular.
Postcard from the 1968 Olympics, Mexico City. We were living there at the time and I had a month off from school because they were encouraging people to leave town to ease the congestion.
July, 1980
Last week we took a tour of Parliament rather than have class. It was interesting. We’ve seen a couple of plays – the other night Shakespeare in an outdoor theatre. Today we took a bus to Stonehenge. Needless to say I am keeping busy.
Love
The postcard says, View of Lake Atitlan, a great tourist attraction. Land of Eternal Spring.
Here I am at Lake Atitlan, about 1967. The lake is actually a collapsed volcanic cone.
August, 1975
This is the gondola we see outside our window and the one President Ford rode in up to give his speech on top of the mountain. I haven’t been up in it yet – maybe tomorrow. It is misty and chilly today.
Love
(We spent a week in Vail playing tennis and hiking. We actually saw President Ford getting out of the gondola.)
1950’s
“One of the newest and most popular winter resorts in the “Valley of the Sun” is the spacious modern Camel Back Inn, located in the heart of the desert near Phoenix, a resort of real charm.”
August, 1981
This is a picture of the Queen’s refurbished castle in the Hague (Paleis Huis ten Bosch). She and family are moving in today so flags are flying, there is music and dancing all over the city. A “tub race” is going on in the park near my apartment. I’m going to walk over and see what it is.
Love
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