tourism

Postcards from Argentina

Selknam Hunters
Indigenous people of Patagonia (Chile and Argentina).

Mural Escenografico – La Boca
Martin Correa Urquiza, photographer

This is a Panagra, Jet Sky Postcard from the 1960’s.

Selk’nam family with guanaco pelts
Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Juaquin Torres García
Universalismo Constructivo, 1944

Uruguayan-Spanish artist, theorist, and author, renowned for his international impact in the modern art world. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, his family moved to Catalonia, Spain, where his artistic journey began.

Colleccion MALBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Postcards from Hawaii

Honolulu 1978. “Concrete Necklace” that seems to continually grow, but will never obliviate – majestic Diamond Head.

March 1990

Aloha
We hovered over this in an helicopter in 1986 and it’s still going! We are not going this year – but that’s about the only thing that has not changed. Some changes breaking the heart. Sigred and I are “up Kula” – very like our old home – chilly. No newspapers – no TV – so just hope the rest of the world is ok.
Aloha, Katherine

Lava rom Kilauea Volcano meets the sea at Kupaahu, not far from Kalapana Black Sand Beach, on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Kihel, Island of Maui

January 1967. Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head – Waikiki Beach is the hub of Hawaii’s vacationland and Diamond Head is her most famous landmark.

This beautiful waterfall took its name from many rainbows seen when the sun catches the mist below the falls. It is located in the Wailuku River State Park Hilo.

1990
Blow holes in Hawaii can be found on Oahu, Maui, Hawaii and Kauai. Huge ocean swells crash against the shoreline and surge into a lava bubble with a hole in its roof, crating huge geysers. They can be very dangerous. Photo: Carl Shaneff 

Postcards from Indonesia

Indonesian Batik patterns

The main figures of Ramayana Dance.

Djanger Dance is such interesting that some of the tourists returned with a group Djanger dancers to perform in their country.

This Balinese bridesmaid was photographed shortly after her sister was married during a ceremony held in Tahanan on Bali’s West coast.

The Balinese Barong is a mythological symbol of the forces of good in the universe.

Queenstown and Skippers Canyon

It snowed overnight in Queenstown. Beautiful vistas. We took a minibus to Skipper’s Canyon. Skipper’s Canyon was once a booming gold mining area. The road through the gorge was completed in 1890 and much of it hasn’t changed since then. A dirt road with sheer drops, switchback curves, and very narrow. Kind of terrifying but wonderful at the same time. Gorgeous views. And there were no people. We were the only ones on the road. It was really the highlight of our trip.

Back in Queenstown we took a boat ride across the lake and watched some dogs watch a sheep shearing….

Up next: Milford Sound….

Postcards from the Caribbean
Holiday Inn, Curacao, Netherland Antiles

July 1971

In case you can’t tell — I’m the one in the striped shirt on the patio and I think that is Virginia (?) I’m helping with breakfast!

Love, Bill

Puerto Rico, Jan 2003

Can’t say I have actually seen this view but hey are all lovely, in the warmth and sunshine. Almost time for the wine and cheese hour and then dinner. Tomorrow lunch with Supreme Court Staff and the office reception.

Love, Tim

Sainte-Luce Village

Meilleurs son venirs de la Mar-tinique.

Barbados, 3/25/69

We arrived here this am a bit sunburned but that will pass. Tom is sitting in the shade by the pool while I am off to work.

Love, Bill

The new Barbados Hilton, built on the site of Ft. Charles, has 158 charming guest rooms, garden cottages, and suites. Situated on this spectacular beach-front site, the hotel recaptures the old fort’s flavor through its native coral limestone structure and colonnaded courts. It is truly a hotel designed for those who appreciate and are at home with the finest.

Sheraton – Kingston Hotel

This is a popular place, I have three postcards like this one.

January 1968
Arrived OK and met with Hardin and others tonight. Disorganization rules but perhaps all will be ok. See you soon.
Love, Bill

September 1968
We finally landed 1/2 hr. late last night – then to a nice small dinner party where they had a 3 week old baby boy. I’m going to Dr. with his parents for a check this am, then to their house for lunch. The weather is beautiful. Pool looks great!
Love, Va

January 1969
Had a nice flight over. That is really the way to come. Hans is here and we will have dinner tonight at Jim & Suzy’s. It is warm and delightful here. I’m going for a swim now!!
Love, Bill

March 2001

I have returned to Ithaca (& we got upgraded to 1st class on one of the flights, which was lovely!) – it is cold and snowy. It rained and was windy the first 2.5 days of our trip which was hard especially for Dave, since the fishing was very bad. We were watching the weather channel religiously. Then we had lovely weather the last 2.5 days and were staying at an incredible resort/casino/waterpark/outdoor aquarium – so we had plenty of fish to see, and enough sun to tan and play in the ocean. All of the buildings were cement, but painted lovely colors. I hope you are both well.

Much love, Allie

Vibrant color, Bahamian shutters, and tropical flora create a palette of color that is pleasure to the eye and soul. Photo by Linda M. Huber

I have yet to see anyone doing any of these things, but we haven’t had too much time to just wander… We have gone to an authentic Bahamian dinner at a nearby bar, and also have gone horseback riding. It has been a very fun trip so far, with only a few rainy days. I have seen many beautiful flowers, birds and coral. Hope all is well…

Love, Valerie

Left: A local wood carver hard at work. Center: Making a model boat out of shells. Right: Palm fronds are stripped and dried before platting, to make straw articles for the famous Bahamian straw market.

Grand Cayman, November 1996

Been here – done this now! Good trip – real warm. Did I have to say that? Bus ready to leave – please share with Jean.

Aloha, Kay

St Maarten, Netherland Antilles, 1965

Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies

Puerto Rico, November 1968

All goes well – not exciting and I’m glad I decided to go to Tobago rather than stay for all of conf. Weather is good – Suzy here with Jim but not Jaime – see you Fri.

Love, Bill

El Morro Castle, one of the oldest Spanish fortresses in the New World

Postcards from Italy

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

Fountain of Square of Spanish Trinity of Mount

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

Rio and Greeks’ bridge

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

Panorama from Boboli’s garden

Florence, August, 1984

The Pantheon

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