Category Archives: North America
Tula, Mexico
Tula site of the major ancient Toltec civilization. The Toltecs gained power after 713 CE. Their empire lasted until the last ruler, Quetzalcoatl, came to power in 1085.
Alberta, Canada
September, 1996 Hi We are enjoying this magnificent area – one forgets how beautiful the Rockies are – and here espec. We had lunch yesterday in the Chateau on Lake Louise. Unbelievably beautiful. Wish you were here. Love Bill and Va. Snowmobiles at the Columbia Icefield, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. Specially equipped vehicles enableContinue reading “Alberta, Canada”
Banff, Canada
September, 1993 Hi It is not sposed to get over 8C today here with maybe some snow! There was heavy frost and some snow on the mts. in the Banff area. Winter is coming early. We had a great Chinese dinner last night. Home from Edmonton on Fri. Love, Va Banff, Alberta, Canada – TheContinue reading “Banff, Canada”
Ontario, Canada
1976 Taking a weeks break up in the north country. Had to bring Jen across to Canada to make her feel at home. Beautiful weather and not many people making it nice. Thinking about renting a canoe. Love, Tom World’s Largest Antlered Mammal – Taller than a horse, the Canadian moose can weigh in excessContinue reading “Ontario, Canada”
Waikiki, Hawaii
January 1967 You get a card today!! Love, Bill Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head – Waikiki Beach is the hub of Hawaii’s vacationland and Diamond Head is her most famous landmark.
Gaspe, Quebec
July 1995 Dear We are on the gulf of St. Lawrence now and it is windy an a bit rough. Walking the decks is fun! Spent the morning in St Pierre. Very typical little French town with lace curtains and garden plots. They even use francs. The boat crew is Ukranian and my Russian isContinue reading “Gaspe, Quebec”
Riding Mountain National Park, Canada
July, 1989 Today we are actually in Turtle Mountain Provincial Park, near the Int’l Peace Gardens on the North Dakota border where we used to come from Fargo long ago. Riding Mountain has lovely lakes and trails, but many hungry mosquitoes. We started our Canadian travels at Lake Winnipeg, just north of Winnipeg, at aContinue reading “Riding Mountain National Park, Canada”