St Andrew’s alley, Assisi
Ceiling of the presbyterian, San Vitale, Ravenna
Cavalieri Hilton
…minutes from the heart of Rome, with a unique view from the magnificent 15 acres estate on Monte Mario.
Villa Carlotta on Lake Como, Italy
Genoa
January 1973
We are in Genoa waiting for the train to take us on our way to St Raphael, France. This is such an interesting city – walked down to the docks yesterday aft. and saw the huge ships coming and going. Just great! Everybody seems to be getting along fine – so far!! Steve even told Va. he was glad he had come!!!! We hated to leave Switzerland – it is so beautiful.. but every new thing we see is great!! Food is good. The kids have lived on spaghetti!! They love it!
Love, Jean
The Coliseum, Rome, 1973
Lago Maggiore, 1976
This is where Pa has finally returned to! This is all we see from the windows of the house – quite unbelievable! The water is a little cold for me but the weather is good. Warmest greetings to you.
Lanna
Florence, 1969
Piazza Signoria e Loggia dell Orcagna
I love this piazza. Spent many hours there.
San Rafael, France
June 1973
We are here in a nice hotel right on a truly beautiful beach. We spent from 8:30 am till about 3 pm on the train from Genoa – thru Monte Carlo – along the mediterranean. very impressive. We’ll be here 2 days so can rest and enjoy the beach and beauty. All ok.
Love, Dede
Rome, 1968
We arrive Saturday night in Rome after a lovely drive through the south of France. Rome is incredible beautiful and we are very happy with Eduardo’s family and my sister. I hope everything is all right in Mexico. How was Tom’s graduation? Give my regards to Bill when he comes back. My sister is very busy with her exams but I hope she will be finished on Friday.
Love, Stella
Venice, June 1968
After some delay getting visas for Hungary in Rome, we came to this beautiful Venice – crowded with German tourists. Will take the train for Budapest tomorrow morning; Sheila will come along for four or five days and then fly back to Mexico via London. Hope your African safari went all well!
Best Regards, Stella
Florence, August, 1984
Rome, August, 1972
Dear Friends
It is hard to believe I’m in Italy – we flew over to be with Gay on her 2 weeks vacation after working at the US Embassy for a month – Rome is a fabulous city with its ruins, museums, parks, fountains, pines, etc. We drove to Florence yesterday and it is a most interesting historical city also. We are going to Venice before flying back to Washington together.
Best wishes
Ravenna, S. Apollinare Nuovo, mosaic 6th century
Christ separating the sheep from the goats
Ravenna, S. Vitale, mosaic 6th century
The sacrifice of Abel and Melchisedec