Visual Entertainment from Near and Far
February 1970
Dear K
We are having a great time here in Fiji. the beach and everything are just great. No waves for surfing but the water is just right. Why don’t you phone us some evening soon after we get home – or Va will call you.
Love, Bill
Elizabeth. Dressed in her Sunday best, Elizabeth finds pleasure in picking and displaying Hibiscus flowers.
July 1982
Dear Kathy
This is my fourth trip to Fiji and I expect to be back here one more time this year. So I must like it, which I do. On this trip I’ll visit the main parts I haven’t visited before.
See you soon.
Love, Bill
Vani – Portrait of an old Fijian lady from Moturiki Island, Fiji
July 1982
All goes well, some of us are off to Vanuatu and Taveuni tomorrow for a week. We have had rain every day so no tennis. We are hopeful that when we come together again o the 27th that the sun will appear.
Love, Bill
The Ratu – A Fijian chief in full traditional ceremonial dress made of masa (tapa cloth)
December 1990
We are lolling in the joys of Honolulu after a truly wonderful 4 days in Bangkok. Jean was most impressed by the large weekend market, I think – sure brought back memories. We’re back to winter tomorrow night.
Love and kisses, Va
Pohutukawa in bloom on a Northland Coast
1988
G’day from Down Under. Have been busy catching up with all the family. Have been playing some lawn bowls. Off to the beach tomorrow.
See you soon, Love, Jenny
Legends of the Maori. The Maori, who had no written language, was an accomplished story teller and this romantic legends are many and varied. The story of Hinemos and Tutanekai, one of the better known legends, is told here but briefly.
My family took this ship from Honolulu to Los Angeles in the early 1950’s.
Matson Lines Luxury Liner Lurline
Length 632 feet – Speed 22 knots – Gross Tonnage 18,500
Accommodates 722 passengers, all in First Class
One of the smartest, most beautifully appointed vessels afloat. Completely air conditioned. Spacious and distinctively designed public rooms and staterooms. The finest in sea-travel luxury. Frequent sailing between San Francisco, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
January 1967
I expect I’ll be home before this reaches you but you might like the card for your collection.
Love, Bill
March 1990
Aloha
We hovered over this in an helicopter in 1986 and it’s still going! We are not going this year – but that’s about the only thing that has not changed. Some changes breaking the heart. Sigred and I are “up Kula” – very like our old home – chilly. No newspapers – no TV – so just hope the rest of the world is ok.
Aloha, Katherine
Lava rom Kilauea Volcano meets the sea at Kupaahu, not far from Kalapana Black Sand Beach, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
April, 1981
I did not get a chance to visit this island this trip but it is the one I visited by sailing ship in 1970.
Fiji is very nice! I would like to come back and spend a holiday here.
Love
16 km south west of Lautoka, Treasure Island is casual elegance in lush, tropical surroundings. Ultra-modern Fijian accommodation with private beach and lagoon view.
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