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Switzerland

1974

We are just back from taking the train to Lucerne and the top of Pilatus – it was a great experience. Took the cable car up and the train down. Had lunch at the top in the round restaurant. Couldn’t see a thing at the top – all clouded in – but was well worth it anyway. Lots of snow on the top. This is a beautiful country – all so green with flowers everywhere. Plan to go to Lugano tomorrow. The trains are great and on time!! Jane and Tom are watching TV. Steve and Dan are asleep.

Love, Jean

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Holland

June 1981

I do hope you had a nice birthday. Alicia and I went to an old church to listen to a carillon concert, but one had to stand around outside – no benches or place to sit and it was very cold and windy – so we went shopping instead (stores are open on Thurs eves downtown). Raining this morning as usual.

Love to you, Dede

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Geneva, Switzerland

September 1975

We are here awaiting the Lagos flight. Rome was HOT and crowded – but still elegant and pleasant. Had some great pasta, Bill had good meetings with FAO. London was cold and rainy. We went to a good movie _ The Wind and the Lion, saw some good TV, ate well. Alitalia lost my good red bag – afraid it’s going for good. Hope you are okay.

Love and kisses, Mom

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The Hague, Netherlands

July 1981

We are busy, busy sightseeing and eating! We went on a tour of the city yesterday, to Alicia’s for dinner last night, are off to Amsterdam on the train this morning. We are driving to Luxemburg tomorrow for the weekend. It should be a beautiful drive, and an interesting little country. Wish you were along.

Love, Dede

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Piet Mondrian

June 1985

We went yesterday to Het Loo and found there is a very good slide show about the place. Rainy and very chilly but I enjoyed it very much – saw more than first time, of course. It will be even better next month!! We’ll go to the museum here today – and maybe to an exhibit of old Dutch and Flemish paintings on loan to Rotterdam (from the Hermitage yet!) tomorrow. Jeanette had such with us here on Wed.

Love, Va

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London, England

October 1966

By this time Paul and Norma will be getting away to Argentina. I’m stopping off a day here. Thinking about all that you did to help make our jaunt a success and want to thank you again.

Cordially, M White

St Paul’s Cathedral, London

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Lugano, Switzerland

One week in Switzerland and I love it all. Got my first real look at the Alps today – we went up Mt Rigi and had a spectacular view. Pretty surreal. Went to the Van Gogh exhibit yesterday in Basel – so glad I had the chance. Great collection. We spent Monday in Lugano – looks like an ok place to high school :). Tomorrow we are exploring Zurich and hoping the rain stays away. Not sure what the weekend holds. I love trains!

Love, Bron

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

July, 1985

Notice the June 17, New Yorker cover?

Tom and gang got back last nite after a wonderful trip – biking along the Vecht river in central Holland – had perfect weather. We are all going to Alicia’s for tacos tonight, then will be off Monday to the castle and other places in South Holland.

August, 1985

Thanks for your good letter and card. Bill and I are going thru things today making lists, etc. The packer is coming Tuesday to look things over for an estimate. We’re going to Alicia’s for supper tonite, a new couple are to be here for my usual “stew” tomorrow, we go to Haarlem for supper and organ on Tues. and we’ll take Dorothy to Keviet for dinner Wed. Wish you were here.

Love, Va

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Den Haag, Netherlands

July 1985

Got your letter of the 12th – guess you are having real summer. We are having nice weather these days – Toms’ biked to Delft and explored it yesterday. They went to Gouda (by train) today. T & J went to the fish restaurant last nite – all dressed up – on their bikes (just like the Dutch). They have more energy than you can imagine – don’t want to miss a thing. Went swimming in our pool this aft. We’re having Alicia and Esther (the Colombian gal) for supper tomorrow. Bill goes to Damascus on Sat am til Tues.

Love, Va