When Cass was clearing out his Mom's house he found lots of interesting items.
I received a box of momentos Mare saved from letters, cards and postcards I had sent her over the years. So postcards to add to my collection gave snipets of time from my travels.
Fun to share here on my blog.
The postcard from Mexico. 1990.
Feb. 4, 1990. dear Mare, Mike and Cassidy,
We're doing everything all in 1 day. I must have walked 10 miles together. We.re rolled in the surf, collected shells, ate too much, too much sun. We plan to rent a car & visit Tulum one of the Mayan sites on the coast. We already saw a small ruin just off the beach. tell you more when we return. Love, Barb &Adolph
Lake Simcoe.
Aug. 6/90. Dear Mare & Mike, Having fun with 4 grumbling, hungry adolescents who never have enough to do. Do you like the area- notice the shape of the canal leading into the lake. Interesting and symbolic. See you when I get back. Love, Barb, Adolph &kids
First trip to Italy.
August 20/91
Saluti da Roma. It's amazing how much Italian I can understand. I know when I talk I must have an accent. We are at Lillina's apartment for the week. It's very central but noisy. The old cities are so full of history. I could take pictures all the time. Adolph is glad to be alone again. Think about it. 4 days with his mother and 3 female relatives. Need I say more. Love Barb.
Adolph's hometown of Cassino.
Aug. 17,/91
Hi Mare,
Italy is fun. We flew over Rome before landing. It was beautiful from the air. The driving is interesting!. The first day Adolph drove us up the mountains of Cassino on the narrow, twisting roads. We've been to the beach. His cousin drives like a mad woman. I kept getting asked are you tired, are you hungry- 500 times. We went to the Open market this morning- just like our markets at home. Will have lts to tell you. See you soon, Love Barb&Adolph
Our Anniversary trip.
May 13/96 Dear Marilee, Roma is still busy full of interesting people and expensive fashion. Platform shoes are in fashion again- Want a pair! Lots of fun practicing my "broken" Italian. Take care, see you soon. Love, Barb& Adolph
Trip for Mom's birthday in the Okanagan.
June 26/97 Hi Mare, Hope all is well. The Valley has grown but it's like home with Tim Horton's Donuts, Zellers, Block Buster Video etc. All the same stores. I'm enjoying the slow pace and taking time to smell the roses. Mom & Dad are fin. Take care. See you when I get back. Love, Barb
Last trip to Italy in 1997 with Adolph.
Sept. 15/97
Hi Mare. We're seeing the sights of Rome & Vicinity again before heading to Sardegna. Rosario & I took an hour's drive to see Cerverteri. However it's closed on Monday so I took pictures through the fence & bought postcards. On Sunday, we went to visit some "sights" with Lillina & Rosario-closed! So I have lots of pictures of the outside & through the fences of places. Maybe we'll try on Tuesday-things will be open. Love Barb & Adolph
Trip to Mexico in 2000 with the kids and boyfriends.
Feb. 22. 2000. Hi Mare, How are you managing with my cat. Fabulous beach. Hotel is okay. We're right across from a big mall. I've bought some silver pieces and my clown for my collection. I hope to get the girls on some tours. Adolph & I walk on the beach. The soft sand kills our calves We've been eating like pigs so must do some exercise to try to balance the input of food. Take Care, Love, Barb, Adolph, Tasha, Sonya, Domi & Andrew
Postcards are rarely sent anymore. On my last trip to Tobermory I sent a dozen to people I knew and even one to myself. Like vinyl records maybe they need a revival.
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