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Trinidad, West Indies

Trinidad Hilton

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 the holiday mood of this festive island.

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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 bright coat. Not much news from Moscow.

We’re now leaving on the 29th (a day early) on BA to London – then over to Den Haag.

Love, Va

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Den Haag, Holland

Peace Palace

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” for lunch and took a canal trip. So far all is going well – Allie and Val spend lots of time playing pretty ponies but are learning to look for trams and bicycles!

Tim

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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 valleys with power plants and cities with roads, bridges, plants, etc. but the rich history is everywhere! There must be a million castles. I’ve seen 4 so better get busy!

Piestany is lovely and attracts many foreigners so luxuries like soft TP, fresh fruit and Newsweek! It’s inexpensive to live here which is great since we don’t make much money!!

I live in a teenager’s dorm – 2 rooms & WC. Roomy and clean and nice to have the privacy!

People are incredibly warm and generous – I’ve been made to feel very welcome! I receive gifts of pickles, flowers, appliances – all that I need to make my rooms a home! Hope all is well – write and let me know if you are moving to the East!

Love, Liz

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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 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

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San Francisco, CA

Fairmont Hotel

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 and dignity that is San Francisco. Enhanced with roof-top garden, glittering Crown Room and outside Skylift, the luxurious Fairmont is the place to stay in San Francisco.

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Illorin Market, Nigeria

1980

Nigeria, the most populous single African nation on the continent of Africa, lies on the west coast and has a rich tradition and culture closely connected with their religious beliefs and the rights and practices relating to them. Traditional religion has given the people a heritage of culture and tradition which is still noticeable despite later influence by Islam and Christianity. The agriculture, music, art, craft, language and economies of the country still bear traces of this influence.