Visual Entertainment from Near and Far
Paris, December 1973
Just got back to Paris after a few really very enjoyable days in Spain. Are off to see the city today and tomorrow and then back to London on Wed. the 12th. Got the Aralen but had taken some yesterday, different kind but don’t think it matters. Till Later
Love, T and J
Dear Mom
Arrived in Paris yesterday eve about 6:15. Have a nice hotel. What we’ve seen of the city is beautiful. Walked a little bit last night and are ready to start sight-seeing this morning. Stayed in Toulouse night before last — it is certainly an interesting city. Everybody seems pretty good. Jane and Tom don’t eat much but are taking vitamins and I guess they will get along. I am getting fat, I think — the French bread and rolls are so good I can’t resist them! Jane and Kathy seem to be getting along ok. Surely wish I had brushed up on my French! It is frustrating not to be able to understand.
Later….
We had a lovely day today. First went to see Rodin’s Museum with all his sculptures – then to Napoleon’s Tomb–then to the Eiffel Tower (which Tom Loved!). Bill and our family went part way up. Then took the Metro to Montmartre and to the lovely church Sacre Coeur and then to all the art places around– very interesting. All tired tonight but OK! Ate in the hotel – it is small, quiet and very nice. We think Paris is great. Hope everything is ok with you.
Love, Jean
Lago di Lugano, Santa Margherita 1915
Lugano, Monte San Salvatore
My cousin found these postcards recently. They are special to me because I lived in Lugano, Switzerland for two years and I still think it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It has changed a lot since these photos were taken, much more built up obviously, but still it is the same.
The last time I was there was 2014. Here are a few photos.
And a couple more postcards…
July 1983
Hi
We are just crossing German-Dutch border while eating dejeuner. It’s really been fun – with lots of wine, champagne, flirting, sleeping, Spite & Malice, looking, visiting!
Home this aft from Rotterdam by train.
Wish you had been along!
Love, Va
“Le Mouvement qui nous eleve le plus est celui qui nous convient le mieux” Lenz. Lumieres de “Lenz”
Une piece montee sure la plateforme de la cathedrale par le Theatre National de Strasbourg. Mise en scene: Johannes Klett
May 1974
Hi
Be considered the first person I have written to! Paris is weird, especially with my family! Have to write you a really long letter (maybe tomorrow). Remember I’ll try to write as often as I can. My sister said “so you think Paris is weird” (she is sitting across from me at dinner. The last week of school is a complete blur. I can’t wait to get home. What a thrill! How was Vienna, etc? On Thurs. I’m going to London – Jeremy, Betsy and Jane! Ha! Saw Steve H under the Eiffel Tower!
Love, Dan
December, 1994
Hi
We’ve been having a great time. Prague was gorgeous. We came to Vienna today. It seems quite plain by comparison. My legs are going to be 2″ shorter with all the walking.
See you soon!
Fred and Mary
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