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Jordan

Mt Nebo – Siyaha. the Baptistry Chapel, 597 AD.

The Roman Amphitheater — Amman

Amman 1982

Hi – This is a lovely little city with Roman ruins thru-out. This amphitheater is sometimes used for concerts even now! I actually was on the Mt. today where Moses saw the Holy land and is buried. Saw the Dead Sea, almost to Jerusalem. It is cold. 3 degrees C. when we landed. But warm in the sun. We go on an agriculture tour tomorrow to Jordan River valley, then leave on Sun. – me to Haag, B to Kenya and Malawi. Great Trip! — Love, Va.

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Taipei, Taiwan

Main Gate and Side View of the golden Dragon Wing

The Grand Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan was established in 1952 and in 1968 it was rated as one the world’s top ten hotel by Fortune Magazine. The main building was completed in 1973. The hotel still exists today. These postcards are from the early 1960’s.

Pavilion in Front of Jade Phoenix Wing

The Golden Dragon Lobby

Golden Dragon Cocktail Lounge

Golden Dragon Dining Room

Has anybody been there lately?

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Paris, France

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

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Rangoon, Burma

Siamese Dancers

July 1953

Bill was to mail this from Bangkok on Saturday but didn’t have time. He went over on Friday AM and got back to Rangoon about 2 Sat. Aft. so you know he was rushed! He had 2 real honest to goodness steaks with trimmings while there – one of the reasons one goes to Bangkok from here.

Love, Dede