Hamal Mosque, Mitsiwa, Ethiopia

October, 1980

We are going to Alem Maya University today. Will fly to Dire Dawa and car will meet us and we will drive back, returning on Monday.
All going well, team gets along well. I probably am taking more of lead than I should but that’s my style. Weather perfect here . Hope all will with you.

Love, Bill

Monk from monastery of Debra Dam, Ethiopia

January 1966

It was nice to hear from you. Pep is leading an Agriculture Edu. mission of FAO at the request of the Ethiopian govt. Thanks again for pulling him out of the Univ. of Minnesota. He said in 1958 if they had asked him to do what he is doing now he wouldn’t be able to without his experiences. It’s summertime here. I’m enjoying the weather, relaxing and having a wonderful holiday. The people are friendly. It is so different from other places.

Love, Pep and Ay

1986

I arrived on schedule and was met at airport. Got a couple hours sleep at hotel in London and have had a nap today. Will go to the World Bank, Res. Rep’s home tonight and have tomorrow to read and relax before starting schedule on Monday. Weather is just like Mpls. Very nice.

Love, Bill

Oct 1989

All goes well here, I will fly to Dire Dawa tomorrow to visit the Alemaya agricultural university and then return by car. A four day trip.

Later a four day trip to the Southern part of the country.

Love, Bill

1985

Greetings from Addis! I hope your trip to California and the cruise were wonderful!!

Will see you soon!

Love, Bill

May 1986

I had my first meetings today and all went well. I am well received. Starting tomorrow I will start visiting research stations and will be traveling until Saturday.

For now, Love, Bill

October, 1986

I had a good trip to the East and this weekend will travel to the South Central region. Weather is very nice!
Saw lots of camels on the trip east. After the 1st of Nov. we will be in Addis for the balance of our time here.

Love, Bill