March 1991 Isn’t this nice? They have a large one hanging as you start upstairs in the refurbished Maruitshuis. Bill and I went this AM – all my old favorites (Steen, F Hals, Rembrandt, etc) are all there, but the bldg is beautiful! We are off to Dorothy’s for tea – ISNAR for weekly get-togetherContinue reading “The Netherlands”
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Mt Nebo-Siyagha, Jordan
March 1982, Den Haag Dear It is a true March day with lots of wind mixed with clouds and sunshine but cold. We have been doing our income tax, cleaning out the study (looking for papers!) . Will bundle up and take a long walk after a while. K was to move into our apt.Continue reading “Mt Nebo-Siyagha, Jordan”
Martinique
Meilleurs son venirs de la Mar-tinique.
Acapulco, Mexico
January 1987 Dear Thank you ever so much for the record you sent by Alicia – as you know it is one of my favorites. Hope you are all well and happy. Fondly, Mikie
Trinidad, West Indies
Jan 1971 Dear Still greetings from Trinidad but tomorrow from Caracas. Hope you and bag arrived OK! Take care. Love, Bill The Carribbean’s newest luxury hotel where guests descend from the grand lobby to their rooms with private balcony overlooking Port-of-Spain and the sea. Picturesque gardens and pools, restaurants and bar and entertainment echo theContinue reading “Trinidad, West Indies”
Lilongwe, Malawi
Feb 1992 Hi Another beautiful day!! I’m now even buying a weekly rag from England (like Inquirer) and get all the dirt from around the world! Bill is diligently working – loves his “notebook” computer. Produces pages and pages of written word on it daily. Saw olympics on French TV – loved Mrs Miterand’s brightContinue reading “Lilongwe, Malawi”
Den Haag, Holland
July 1986 Yesterday we took a tour of the Peace Palace. M wants me to come here and study International Law so we can live here for a year or two. The weather has been a bit chilly but it was warm and sunny today for our trip to Delft, where we had “pannekocken” forContinue reading “Den Haag, Holland”
Piestany, Slovakia
February 1993 Greetings from Piestany! It’s wonderful to be here – sometimes I have to pinch myself. Very little English is spoken so I struggle with Slovak-German. People appreciate the effort if not the accent! Slovakia is a beautiful country – all is mountains or foothills with many forests and rivers. Comm. ruined some valleysContinue reading “Piestany, Slovakia”
Strasbourg, France
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 convientContinue reading “Strasbourg, France”
San Francisco, CA
July 1967 Hi Twas nice to chat with you a bit tonight. I have checked and will take the Sat. PM flight home. Will get there at 8:55 PM. May get on the morning flight but now it is filled. Love, Bill The magnificent Fairmont Hotel and Towers — symbol of the grace, charm andContinue reading “San Francisco, CA”
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