Visual Entertainment from Near and Far
A thousand and one images of Buddha at Sanjusangendo Hall, Kyoto. (Actually this is the temple of Rengeō-in. This main hall dates back to 1266 and these figures are standing Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy (Avalokiteshvara).)
1984
You should come to visit Japan as holiday with your wife. My family can speak English. You are welcome.
Best wishes, Yoshi
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…
January 1967
Hi
Arrived Bangkok on schedule in AM. Just checking in hotel. All still looks interesting.
Love, Bill
July 1979
Dear
From Seychelles with Love. Unfortunately I only change planes here – but I did enjoy Sri Lanka very much. It is very much like Burma.
Love, Bill
1977
Hi
I’m back in Kenya en-route Lagos after a week in Tanzania. Managed to see lots of elephants and other wild animals while still getting my work done.
Love, Bill
The Elephant – A large bull may weigh 3-5 tons and the ivory tusks, which are enlarged incisors, may weigh 200 lbs.
Dear
I keep meaning to write you guys – email I mean, but anyways – thank you for the letters you sent me! It is always very nice to get mail from people that you love. Things are going pretty well here – I love the students in the program and I am very excited about my project. Snorkeling on the coast.. I have been getting up very early each morning and going to bed around 9 pm. W/ the chickens they say here. I have been to San Jose two times – it still is pretty big and confusing. Every day I ride a University bus to school – which is always an experience especially when you have to stand in the aisles. I’ll be working in Cahuita Nat’l Park and Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge – if you want to find them on your map. I am slowly starting to comprehend mas Espanol, but my speaking abilities are still a bit lacking.
Love, Allie
June 1988
Dear
We visited this temple this morning. The Buddha was brought from Burma. Very nicely carved from jade.
On to Xian in about an hour –
Love, Bill
1970
Hi
We are here for the moment en-route Buenos Aires. So far so good. Have not heard from or about your weekend – will have to wait till we return from Rio the 9th.
Love, Va
Anticona (4,820 m.) – The highest normal gauge railway in the world crosses this landscape in the Sierra
October 1989
Greetings from Manila! Happy Halloween!
It was a long flight over but my work started well today. My hotel is on the main Blvd. right on the harbor. It is hot here – no doubt quite like Dunedin.
Love, Bill
May 1985
Hi
We went to Kukenhof yesterday – cold and damp but flowers were beautiful (just like picture). K went with us to the Kroller Muller museum and a castle for lunch on Sunday. She and Alicia went to Spain yesterday. Pitkins are at Madurodam this AM – We’ll do a museum this aft. They’ll go to Amsterdam tomorrow and England on Friday. Got your good letter yesterday, also book and letter from Steve.
Love, Va
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