800 06/18/1955 23:00 USA Cheshire CT djh djh
hot, sunny
I called AFS in New York and was told that I have to be at the
high school by 10:00, with my passport.
Went for a drive in the mountains with Sis. the mountains are
beautiful and quite cool.
801 06/19/1955 23:00 USA Babylon NY djh djh
sunny/overcast, warm
We left for NY today at 7:20 a.m.. The drive was very foggy on
the Wilbur Cross Parkway. Arrived at 10:00. Had our session
at the Charles Evans Hughes High School.
Went to Empire State Bldg., 102 floor.
Saw U.N. buildings.
802 06/20/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
overcast, cool, bright, warm.
Slept at Uncle Lee's last night.
Mum, Dad, & Sis left at 13:00.
For our first meal aboard we had French fried potatoes, rice,
lima beans, vegetable soup, lamb stew, fruit cocktail, cucumber
salad, bread.
The trip so far is very smooth sailing. Had an abandon ship
drill.
Saw an aircraft carrier in the water landing planes at night.
It was pitch dark and I could see only the lights. Saw
phosphorescence in water at night.
Made 180 miles.
Crossed bows with the SS Ile de France and a freighter.
803 06/21/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
overcast, cool, but pleasant.
We had a fire drill and an abandon ship drill. All of the
doors are water-tight. During the fire drill they are closed
magnetically from bridge. A smoke-bomb was set off in our
compartment and we almost suffocated.
They feed us enough food to kill a cow. All food from a meal
is thrown away after the meal.
We had a masquerade party tonite.
Had films, dancing, etc.
A paper is published daily by AFS'ers. Gives most world-wide
and ship-board news.
Many very interesting accents.
Barometer 29.92. Air: 65; Water 60' Small sea, NNE'ly wind,
force 3.
Saw porpoises in water at night.
804 06/22/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
sunny.
At 08:00 today, 670 mi. from NY, 3030 mi. to go.
We passed a banana boat in the morning. It's nice to see that
we aren't the slowest boat in the ocean.
The sea was quite rough in the afternoon.
We saw "Dangerous when Wet" starring Esther Williams. Wow!
I bought 2 cartons of cigarettes @$.90 for my two families.
We had our first French class this afternoon. I didn't learn
much and doubt that I will.
Barometer 30.08, air 71F, sea 68F. Moderate sea, NE wind,
force 3-4.
Went through Gulf stream today. Set the clocks ahead an hour.
805 06/23/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
overcast.
Rough sea today.
Had a neat pillow-fight between the two dorms. We locked all
of the kids who were in the showers into the head by means of
the water-tight door.
Some girls came into the dorm on a scavenger hunt. Noone got much.
Barometer 30.19, air 71F, sea 68F, adequate sea, wind-force 4-5.
I was on clean-up today and had to swab down 8 flights of stairs.
806 06/24/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
overcast.
Passed line of no return at 19:45 hours.
Barometer 30.13, air 64F, water 64F, small sea, SE wind, force 2.
Set clocks ahead an hour.
Had a shaving-cream bomb fight between the two dorms. What a
mess!
Sw short-sheeted several boys' beds. We took one sleeping boy,
bed and all, into the showers and turned on the water.
Saw sailboats that are racing from Rhode Island to LeHarve.
807 06/25/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
clear
Made a tour of the bridge today.
Got a lecture with all the other boys, the substance of which
was that we should be more discreet with the girls. The girls
had a similar lecture. I'm glad I've geen a "good boy" (My
conscience doesn't bother me.)
We had a birthday party for George Sywassink, a kid from Iowa.
I was feeling a bit blue, but got dressed up fine and felt
dandy.
Did another wash tonight.
There was a dance and an amateur show tonight.
Barometer 30.27, air 62F, water 60F, moderate sea, SE wind,
force 3-4.
808 06/26/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
clear.
Had an interdenominational church service. I am very tired.
Ironed some shirts.
Saw Portugese men-of-war in the water.
We had movies at night: Rob Roy and Newsreels and a sports
film.
There was a violin concert given by the educational director.
Crossed bows with a very large freighter and a tanker.
I ironed 3 of my sport shirts.
Barometer 30.41, air 61F, water 60F, moderate sea, SW wind,
force 3.
Set clocks ahead an hour.
809 06/27/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
overcast.
Passed a tanker doing about 1 knot. Saw a 2-stack liner at
16:00. It will probably pass us in about 4 hrs.
Worked on clean-up crew. Had to help to sweep and swab the dorm.
the MSTS Darby, which was at the pier next to us in NY and left
the day after we did passeed us and then we caught up with it
again. we are keeping about a steady 5 miles behind it.
We passed 3 fishing scows from Normandy, saw sea gulls.
It is hard to realize that now _I_ am the foreigner.
Set clocks ahead 1 hour.
I got creamed in a shave-bomb fight. My bed was covered with
coffee and shave cream. Saw lights on islands off coast of
Ireland at 23:30.
Barometer 30.34, air 70F, water 58F, samll sea, SW sind, force 3.
551 06/28/1955 12:00 at sea USNS Gen Langfitt pmh djh
Dear Sis, Happy birthday! We had a smooth passage and I didn't
get seasick. Here are many neat boys for you on board: tall,
dark, handsome, and _rich_. We are passing throught the
English Cannel today and tomorrow we arrive at Bremerhaven, 12
hrs. early & I will mail the car when we dock. I will write to
you from Liege as soon as I get a chance. Dave
p.s. I am getting the addresses of the boys.
810 06/28/1955 23:00 at sea Atl.,Eng.Channel djh djh
hazy.
Saw Bishop's Head light at 03:30.
Didn't go to bed until 05:10. Got up at 07:30. I am dead
tired.
We had an atomic bomb drill. All passenters were kept below
deck for 1/2 hour with all ventilation turned off and with
water-tight doors shut. Boy, was it stuffy.
21 Aboard the MSTS Gen'l Langfitt.
Picked up a pilot at Birxham at 11:55, 90 miles west of
Southampton.
Passed Land's End at 07:40.
Four British Navy Destroyers were sighted.
Saw the "Pioneer" in Channel, one of 2 full-rigged sailboats in
existence. Saw several ships. Passed Straits of Dover at
23:30 hrs. Saw lights from coast of France and England at the
same time. saw sub. Saw lights from cars at Dover.
Barometer 30.10, air 63F, water 56F, SW wind, force 2.
811 06/29/1955 23:00 at sea Eng.Chnl,NorthSea djh djh
Rainy.
Got packed today. I don't know from where all the extra stuff
came. I have much more now than I had when I came aboard.
I slept a good deal of the day: there wasn't much to do.
Saw the coast of Belgium and Holland. Also the Zyder Zea.
had a "Captain's Dinner" tonight: steak, shrimp cocktail,
strawberry shortcake, etc.
812 06/30/1955 23:00 Germany N.Sea,Bremerhaven djh djh
sunny, rainy.
Got up at 04:00 this morning.
The band played "Anchors Aweigh" "From the Shores of Montezuma"
"Off We Go" They played for about one hour.
Boy, does terra firma feel funny.
Went through customs. We are only allowed 200 cigarettes. I
told the inspector I ahve 600; he winked at me and let me go
through.
Cashed 1 traveller's check ($10) for 40DM, 80pf.
We were going to stay overnight at Bremerhaven Army Base.
Shortly after we got there and all were bedded down, we were
moved to the Dependent's Hotel in Bremerhaven. we saw a movie
and then toured the city. Had bratwurst, pastries, beer, etc.
Cashed back $5.00 from DM.
Had a real good time. Got to bed by midnight.
813 07/01/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
overcast, rainy
Got up at 5:00 to be ready for bus at 6:00. took train from
Bremerhaven to Bremen - 3rd class. took 1 hr. Took train from
Bremen to Brussels - 8 hours. Arrived at 16:30.
For lunch on the train we had Weinersnitzel (veal), buttered
potatoes, peas, beer, and fruit.
Passed Essen, and a huge steel & iron mill. Crossed Rhine
River.
Went through Aachen and Liege.
Had reception in Brussels. Met the Jottards, the Joachims, and
the Diwalds.
Saw the Town Hall and the Town Square.
Joachins took me and Morry to Liege.
Went to bed at 01:00.
On train went through customs and had passports stamped.
Met Morry Johnston's family.
Got letters at Mme. Diwald's from Dotty, Sis, Mrs. Cruickshank,
and Claudine: and at Joachims, from Mum.
814 07/02/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche en Ardennes djh djh
clear, sunny, warm at Liege, same at Laroche
I got up at 09:00. Had a very good breakfast. Went with Alain
and met two of his friends. We saw Liege in the car of one of
his friends. I got a very good haircut. I changed a $10 t.c.
for 485 Fr. Belg.
After lunch Alain and I walked around Liege. At 15:00 he and
his family and I drove to thir country place, 1.5 hours away.
It is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. We had tea
and then Alain and I walked around laRoche. we came back, had
dinner. went to movies, saw "The Gladiators" in French. I
went to bed at 00:30 after getting drunk.
815 07/03/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche, Liege djh djh
clear, sunny.
We got up at 09:30. Picked strawberries. I took some pictures
of the town. we went to a typical village of the Ardennes. I
wrote a few postcards. We arrived at Liege at 22:15. I went
to bed at 00:00.
Whenever St. Roch is shown, he is shown with a cut in his left
leg.
816 07/04/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
rainy, sunny
Got up at 08:30. At 10:30 Alain, Peter, Jean Marie and I went
to pick up Morry and his brother. We then went to the
restaurant pictured, where we had 2 martinis. After leaving
Morry, his brother, and Pirro, Alain, Jean Marie, and I went to
eat at Alain's grandmother's restaurant. We then went to a
very schocking French movie. After supper, Alain, Jean
marie,Morry, George, Pirro, and I went to celebrate the 4th of
July. I drank all night and got plastered, all for $1.00. We
met another AFS girl. I went to bed at 01:00.
817 07/05/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
rainy, sunny.
We got up at 11:00. Went downtown and had gin and coke. In
the afternoon we went swimming. One of Alain's friends gave me
a ride on his scooter. He went so fast!
We went to Jean Marie's to eat, Morry, Alain, George, Jean
marie, and I. Pirro was going to come but had something else
to do. We finished eating at 10:00, and drank wine until
12:00. Pete came at about 10:00. After we drove George and
Morry home, Pirro, Alain, and I went out for a beer. I am
getting tired of being constantly drunk, and think I will stop
drinking. I went to bed at 2:00. Alain's mother was mad that
we were late.
818 07/06/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
fair.
I got up at 10:30. In the afternoon we went to a very shocking
French film, in color this time. there was a surprise party
for me at 20:30. There were 20 People. Morry and another AFS
were there. I met a nice girl with whom I danced. I didn't
drink anything, although almost everyone else got drunk. I am
very proud of myself. I got a letter from Carolyn Clement and
from Don Ager. Went to bed at 03:00.
819 07/07/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
sunny.
Got up at 11:00. Wrote a few letters. We had an air raid.
Some Commie planes flew over but didn't drop anything.
Apparently it happens quite often. Alain and I ate at Alain's
grandmother's.
We went to a party at 15:00. It got over at 23:00. I got
drunk again. It was at Janine Pierson's, the sister of an
AFSer.
820 07/08/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
overcast.
We went and bought some pants for Alain. I had my pants
pegged.
821 07/09/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
overcast.
I slept very poorly last night. I had a fever. Woke up at
03:00 and took aspirin. Got up at 09:15.
We went to the Museum of Arms today. There are thousands upon
thousands of rifles there, very interesting.
We went to the Palais of Justice. a very old building, parts
of which date back to the 12th century. Very beautiful.
We went through industrial district of Liege. It is huge.
Iron, steel, rubber, etc. One concern's factories stretch for
one mile. Saw hydroelectric plants.
Had huge noon meal with guests.
822 07/10/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege,Spa,Liege djh djh
warm, sunny.
We went to the Ansembourg Museum, a typical hom,e of the 18th
century, with typical furnishings and tapestries, etc. The
church has a beautiful interior. At the market, which is as
old as Liege, every Sunday one can buyt anything he wants.
Average worker makes $100 monthly.
We went to Spa, the famous european resort. The famous springs
are there.
After dark in Belgium, one is not permitted to sound his horn.
823 07/11/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
hot, sunny.
I left a roll of film to be developed.
We visited a museum of typical Walloon Art. Many interesting
antiques and other exhibits inside.
At night Alain and I went to a friend's house. Only two girls,
Alain, and I were there. We had a very good time.
I cashed a traveller's cheque for 485 FB (No. 800).
824 07/12/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
sunny, warm, rainy, cool.
went to Nonceveux by train at 10:00 in the morning. Hiked till
12:30 in the woods, wehen we (Rebel [Morry Johnston] and I and
Marge Steven and our European brothers and sister and four of
their friends) had lunch. Morry and I went swimming "a la
mode" in a montain stream. It was cold but wonderful. From
14:30 to 18:00 we walked. At 16:00- it came a thundershower
and then a real storm. We arrived at Spa at 18:30, when we had
some refreshment. We then took the train at 19:00 to Liege.
we arrived at 20:30. A very enjoyable and fatiguing day.
825 07/13/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
overcast.
Received my first roll of film back, developed. The pictures
came out very well.
We went to a swimming pool in the afternoon. we swam for a
bout an hour. Afterwards we went to a very cheap French movie.
At 22:30 Alain, Jean-Marie, Pirro, and I left. They told me
just that we were leaving. we visited Alain's girlfriend at
the seashore. We went across all of Belgium, through Brussels,
Ghent, Bruges, etc. We arrived at 00:30.
826 07/14/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
We started back at 05:00. Arrived at Liege at 09:00. Didn't
sleep all night. No vun at all.
Was so tired today that I didn't do anything. I am very angry
with the Belgian disposition (I can imagine what mine is like
to them).
At 18:00 I selpt for 1.5 hours, and after eating went with
Alain for what I thought was just a walk.
It turned out that there was a big 14th of July celebration
(Bastille Day) with fireworks, etc. We met all the other kids
and drank ourselves drunk. I went to bed at 02:45.
827 07/15/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
sunny, mild.
Got up at 11:30.
I was able to take so many pictures because they let me take a
walk alone from 14:00 to 16:00. I enjoyed myself very much.
828 07/16/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege, LaRoche djh djh
overcast, sunny.
I bought my camera in the monring.
In the afternoon we left for LaRoche.
When I bought the camera I got a $9.60 case free.
Alain and I went to the movies, saw Desiree, and drank
afterwards. We got drunk. Wehn we got home we selpt outdorrs
because Alain's parents had locked the doors. We forgot that
our windows (on the 1str floor) were wide open all night.
829 07/17/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche djh djh
warm, sunny.
I wrote a lot of postcards. Mrs. Joachim's family came to
LaRoche to spend the day.
The Joachims, except for Alain, and I went for a walk. We saw
the chapel of St. Marguerite, which was built in the 14th
century.
Alain and I went to the movies at night, saw "High Noon."
Afterwards we went to have a beer. we met the friends of Alain
with whom we had gone swimming in the afternoon. Again we got
drunk.
830 07/18/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche djh djh
sunny, warm.
In the morning I took a walk all alone in the mountain behind
our house. No matter where I looked the view was beautiful.
In the afternoon Alain and I went swimming at his friends'
house. It was a lot of fun.
I wrote many more postcards today.
We had a wonderful storm. For about 5 minutes the rain came
down in one solid sheet.
At night there were clouds under our house. i was literally in
the clouds.
831 07/19/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche, Liege djh djh
sunny, overcast.
I dropped my cup of coffee today at breakfast. Boy, was I ever
embarassed.
We took the train to Liege today. I went to visit Morry and
Alain stayed home. It talked to Morry until 23:00.
Packed my things and went to bed at 01:00.
832 07/20/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege, LaRoche djh djh
overcast.
Went to visit Morry in the monring. We went to the Botanic
garden and talked for three hours.
Alain went again to visit Rose-Marie.
In the afternoon I took a walk. I called on Morry but he
wasn't home. I went to the center and then back home.
We left for La Roche at 17:05 on the train. Pirro was supposed
to drive us, but he forgot.
833 07/21/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche djh djh
overcast, sunny.
We didn't do anything in the morning. In the afternoon Alain,
Jean-Marie, and I went swimming. I played some ping-pong.
The boys, whenever they want to do something, say only, "Come,"
without telling me what they want to do. Very self-centered!
Alain and his mother had a huge fight At night. I've never
heard anything like it. Alain said to his mohter, "Tout le
Monde, Merde!"
We went dancing at the castle at night, to celebrate the
Belgian Day of Independence. We danced until 02:30. I haven't
drunk nor smoked ever since I gave them up 3 days ago.
834 07/22/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche djh djh
overcast.
We got up at 8:30 to take a picnic, because Alain's parents
were having guests. I don't like the idea of getting rid of
the kids when someone is having guests. I should think the
people would be proud of their children, even if Alain is
nothing to be proud of.
We walked to Hotton, where Alain's girl came from Liege. We
took a walk, ate lunch, and continued to walk, first back to
Hotton, and then in the direction of Marche.
We slept in a haystack until a farmer kicked us out.
The others went swi,mming, and I caught up on the sleep I had
missed the night before.
At night we ate out (the Joachim kids, Jean, and I). When I
got home I washed a few things and went to bed.
835 07/23/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche djh djh
sunny, wonderful.
We went to the village in the orning and I bought the kind of
bag I have wanted; also some stamps for Sis's friend.
In the afternoon I was left alone. I had a wonderful time,
walking around La Roche and taking pictures. I met Marie
Therese and Edomnde and we talked for a while. I met the
Joachims. We had tea and went home.
We went dancing at the castle at night. Alain's mother said to
be home at 00:00. We got home at 02:00.
836 07/24/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche djh djh
sunny, cool.
I raked up some hay for M. Joachim in the morning and helped
him to change a tire that had gone flat.
I took a nap in the afternoon and then helped Alain wash the
car.
the maid here at LaRoche earns only $.30 an hour. Working a
week she got $12.00. Although the people make so little, the
cost of living here seems to be the same as in the States.
We went dancing at night. Marie therese and Edmonde were
there. Edmonde and I talked while the others danced.
837 07/25/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche djh djh
sunny, pleasantly cool.
I sent 2 rolls of 20 exposures each to be developed today.
I sent a card to Morry.
I cut some hay for Mr. Joachim in the morning and afternoon.
I the efternoon Alain, Jean-Marie, Marie Therese, Edomonde and
I went to a little picnic.
I got about six blisters from mowing the hay with a scythe.
In the evening we did a little archery with Marie-Therese and
Edmonde.
838 07/26/1955 13:00 Luxembourg Luxembourg City djh djh
sunny
We left at 09:00 for Luxembourg.
76,890 lost, killed, or wounded in the battle of Bulge.
We saw the Nuts Museum, many momemtos of WW II, specifically
Battle of Bulge.
We arrived at Luxembourg at 12:30.
We ate in Luxembourg in Restaurant Stuff.
When one writes to this restaurant, one has only to write
"Restaurant Stuff in Europe."
839 07/26/1955 18:00 Luxembourg Luxembourg City djh djh
sunny
We ate in Luxmebourg in Restaurant Stuff. When one writes to
this restaurant, one has only to write "Restaurant Stuff in
Europe."
1st course - a yard-long platter of hors d'oeuvres, a wonderful
wine like champagne. 2nd course - trout that are taken live
out of a tank in the middle of the restaurant. I had Truite
Eisenhower. The fish was delicious. For dessert we had coffee
and fruit cocktail in Kirsch (a very strong alcohol of
cherries.
Before the 2nd WW, of 300 soldiers in Army of Luxembourg, 150
were musicians.
Dinner cost $12.50 for the 3 of us.
The Moselle River region which we passed is famous for wine.
we passed the vineyard where the wine we drank at Stuff's came
from.
Echternach is called "Little Switzerland."
840 07/26/1955 23:40 Belgium LaRoche djh djh
sunny.
We went in a beautiful grotto narby Echternach. Beautiful
climb up rocks. Not enough sun for photo.
Every corner turned produced a sight more beautiful than the
one before.
Went to Esch sur Sure. Chateau like at La Roche.
Arrived at La Roche at 21:00 and had a little dinner.
I wrote a letter and packed for tomorrow.
altogether we covered 205 miles today.
got to sleep at 02:30.
All day we never went over the same road twice.
841 07/27/1955 23:04 Belgium LaRoche, Liege djh djh
sunny.
We got up at 06:00 to get the 06:55 trolly to Melereaux. Train
to Liege at 08:05. There were two Holland girls on the train.
very amusing.
I went and saw Morry and then got a haircut. Alain and I ate
at his grandmother's.
At 15:00 we went to a party for the American AFSers, about 15
miles from Liege.
There were about 30 kids there, a very nice home of a doctor.
Alain left at 21:30.
The party got over at 02:30.
I went to bed at 03:00.
842 07/28/1955 23:04 Belgium Liege, LaRoche djh djh
rainy.
Got up at 09:30. Took a bath. Alain and I went back to LaRoche
with his Grandmother and three of the Joachims' guests in one
of the guest's car. Got there at 12:30.
Afternoon I went into La Roche. I packed my bags.
At night I made plans with the Joachims for my trip to
Brussels.
I went to bed at 00:00.
I also washed some clothes in the afternoon. Went with the
others to see Marie-Therese at night for a little while.
843 07/29/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche djh djh
sunny, rainy.
Got up at 10:30. Cashed a traveller's cheque for 496 fr. belg.
Walked around the town in the afternnon and came back home, had
tea, and wrote a letter. I went to see Eddy at night. We
talked for an hour and a half. Very interesting.
844 07/30/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche,Ciney,Bxl djh djh
overcast, sunny.
Got up at 09:30.
after lunch we left my large bag at Ciney and arrived at
Brussels at 15:00.
We visited Mr. Joachim's office. It is in an ancient building,
but he showed us the new building that his staff and he are
moving into soon. We then had tea, and Mr. Joachim took me to
see the Palace of Justice. They took me to the School where I
am to stay, and they left at 18:00. We ate, all 20 of us, at
the Athenee.
We drank krieg after seeing Henry VIII played in French at a
14th century castle nearby Brussels. It was also on TV that
night. Krieg is a beer of fermented cherries.
Went to bed at 00:00.
845 07/31/1955 23:00 Belgium Bxl,Ghent,Bruges,Bxl djh djh
overcast.
Got up at 08:00. Breakfast at 08:30. Left for Ghent at 09:00.
Stopped on the way and saw a sandpaihnting place. Went through
Aalst. Saw Town Hall - 12th century.
At a church at Ghent we saw the famous "Triumph of the Lanb" by
H. & J. Van Eyck.
Had lunch at Ghent (dark beer very good) and dinner at Bruges.
Went to memling Museum.
We got home at 00:00 and to bed at 00:30. Had to go all night.
Got drunk from 5 beers in 2 minutes.
846 08/01/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles, Tervuren djh djh
sunny
Wentto Museum of Belgian Congo in morning at tervuren.
In the afrternoon we went to a reception at the Ministry of
Education. I had to thank the Director of Education - in
French. "Monsieur le Directeur General, pour tous les
Americanins, je vous remercie beaucoup pour votre reception et
pour vos cadeaux, que nous apprecions beaucoup."
In the afternoon we took a bus tour of Brtussels. I was left
at the train station where i met Claudine. Never so happy (I).
I ate at her house and we went dancing at night. I left them
at 23:30 and got to the school at 23:50. J.l'a.b.
847 08/02/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles, Liege djh djh
sunny.
We got up at 07:30 and took the 08:50 train for Liege. we went
to La Mewuse (newspaper). Saw newsflash on teletype about 520
cases of polio in Boston area. saw paper process.
The swimming pool is the largest in Belgium.
Guests of paper for lunch at a very fine restaurant.
After lunch we visited the American Cemetery at Henrichapelle,
very impressinve and saddening, 18,000 men.
Went through Eupen, town which was German before WWI but was
given to Belgium. german is official language. Went through
Fleron.
Arrived Liege 19:00, train to Brussels arrived at 21;00.
Visited Claudine, got to school at 22:45.
848 08/03/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
rainy.
In the morning I got up early to take a shower at 07:30. We
ate at 08:00. at 09:00 Claudine came to the Athenee to get
Joan Burton and me. we got to Diwalds at 12:00. In afternoon
we took my bag to where I am to stay and then went and visited
Claudine's aunt. We had tea there and got back home in time
for dinner at 20:00. I wrote a bread and butter letter to the
Joachim's and Claudine took me to my house at 22:00. I went to
bed at 23:00. I am going to spend until the 15th eree at
Brussels before I go to Ciney. I am living with the family of
claudine's sister's boy-firend and will eat at Diwalds. Wrote
a letter to the Kingstons at night.
849 08/04/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
sunny, overcast, rainy.
"You've got a big muscle there." Claudine D.
Got up at 08:30.
Each statue of a different profession in the 16th century. 48
statues. Each grille in fence is different.
Left side of Town Hall is newer. Gothic style. Teh houses in
the square are 17th century Baroque.
We (Claudine, Joan, and I) took a walk through Brussels in the
afternoon. We saw the Palace of Justice, Town Hall, and the
shopping district of Brussels.
At night I wrote a card to the Jottards, went to the
Alimenti's, and went to bed at 23:00.
p.s. We went to Claudine's father's office in the morning. we
met her uncle. Very nice.
850 08/05/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
sunny, overcast, cool.
got up at 08:30. Washed some clothes, went to Diwald's. At
10:00 we went to the center of town. Joan had her hair done.
In the afternoon we went to buy some vegetables for Mme.
Diwald.
We went to the movies at night and saw an interesting French
comedy.
I got back hjome at 23:25. I didn't know how to use the key
and had to get Mme. Alimenti out of bed to open the door for
me.
851 08/06/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
overcast.
Got up at 09:30 and went to Diwalds. Washed a white shirt and
we (Claudine, Joan, and I) went to the Museum of Flemish Art
and to the Museum of the Belgian Army, both of which are wings
on either side of the Arch. very interesting.
At night Vladimir, a friend of Claudine's came, and we all went
dancing. we went to a very picturesque littel cellar club.
very beautiful and much fun. We saw many of the Brussels night
spots. One where just women go.
852 08/07/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
overcast, rainy, sunny.
Got up at 08:30 and took a bath.
went to the Flea Market with Mr. Diwald, Claudine, and Joan in
the morning. Because it rained, we went back home early. We
had come Weinerschnitzel and a jam and chocolate cake.
took a nap in the afternoon and then went walking in the woods
with Claudine and Joan. After supper I helped Claudine to
unpack some junk she had gotten on her bus trip. Went home at
22:30 and to bed at 23:30.
I enjoy Claudine's company very much.
853 08/08/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
overcast, rainy.
Went to Diwald's at 10:00. Brought Claudine and Joan to
Alimenti's for dinner. We had lazagna, weinerschnitzel, white
wine, 3 desserts, etc.
In the afternoon, Claudine, Joan, and I went to downtown
Brussels. we met three American soldiers on furlough from
Germany and showed them the places to go at night.
After supper at Diwalds I sat around and listened to classical
music with the others.
Went to bed at 23:30.
854 08/09/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
overcast, rainy.
Went to the very beautiful royal art museum with claudine and
Joan in the morning. Paintings and sculpture 10th-18th
century. Saw Musee Communale. In it, besides lother things,
are about 300 of Mannekin's costumes, a small fraction.
Opened camera too soon, and the last part of film on the roll
will not come out.
Went to Vladimir's at night. drank some vocka, and tea. The
vodka is very similar in taste and appearance to gin. we got
home at 23:30.
855 08/10/1955 23:00 Belgium Bxl, Antwerp,Bxl djh djh
sunny.
Got up at 06:00. Went at 07:30 to Antwerp with Claudine.
Driven by a friend of her father's. Went to Ruben's museum
first.
Went to museum of printinhg - Plantin, 14th century.
got home at 19:00, very tired.
After talking with the Diwald's, I went home at to bed at
23:30.
856 08/11/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
sunny, warm.
Went to the Museum of Natural History in the morning, at which
museum there are many skeletal fossil remains.
Went to the museum of the Conservatory of Music, which is the
largest musical museum in the world. 4,500 pieces.
In the afternoon we went to a friend's of Claudine's. Joan
played tennis.
In the evening we went for a walk in the bois de la cambre.
very pretty woods nearby claudine's apartment.
857 08/12/1955 23:00 Belgium Bxl,Waterloo,Bxl djh djh
sunny, rainy.
Went by autostop to waterloo. startewd at 11:45 and got there
at 12:30.
We got back home at 15:30. Came home so early because it was
raining. At 16:30 we went to the home of Marge Stevens's
Belgian sister in Brussels. We played canasta and I won. I
said good-bye with Claudine to the Alimenti's at night. They
are leaving early tomorrow morning for Italy. We both drank
too much. Claudine was very funny when we got back to Diwald's
for supper. Je regrette beaucoup _tout_ ce que j'ai fait. We
had rabbit for supper. It is very good.
858 08/13/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
sunny, rainy.
Got up at 09:)0 and took a bath and washed some clothes.
Went to Claudine's at 11:00 and in the afternoon we went to
Erasmus's house. he was a 15th century plilosopher. very
authentic renaissance furnishings. We then went to the
Beguinage, from the 14th century, then to the Grand'Place. we
went home and after supper took a walk in the woods. I got to
bed at 23:30.
859 08/14/1955 23:00 Belgium Bxl, Bruges, Bxl djh djh
overcast, rainy.
In the morning we left and at 08:30 made autostop to Bruges.
First with a boxer, then with a priest, then a truck. Got to
Bruges at 11:30. Had lunch. Visited the city. took the
17:17 train to Bruxelles and arrived at 18:30. Had a good
supper and went home at 23:00.
Packed my suitcase and went to bed at 00:30.
860 08/15/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles, Ciney djh djh
overcast.
got up at 09:00. Took my bag to Diwalds. Claudine and I went
to the center and I took the pictures. We went and had a glass
of krieg. at 12:30 we got home and had dinner.
Claudine brought me to the train, which left at 13:45.
goodbye, my love.
I got to Ciney at 15:15. We had tea, and I went for a walk
with Marc, Francoise, and Philippe.
Came home, had supper. Unpacked my bags, wrote some letters,
and went to bed at 23:30.
861 08/16/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney,Dinant,Ciney djh djh
sunny.
Got up at 08:30. Had breakfast.
Straightened out my affairs in the morning and began my first
article for the Times.
Had lunch.
At 14:00 Marc and I went to Dinant, where there is a restored
12th century citadel. We climbed 450 stairs to get to the
citadel. We then took a cable-chair up a mountain, very
beautiful view.
Got back home at 19:45. Had supper. Wrote some at night.
Looked at some of Marc's photos and went to bed at 22:30.
862 08/17/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney, Celles, Ciney djh djh
sunny
Got up at 09:30. Had breakfast and wrote some in the morning.
Got letter from AFS telling me to be at the Gare du Midi at
Brussels at 10:00 3 September. Cashed a traveler's cheque and
went home and ate. Wrote until 14:30, when we went by bicycle
to Celles, where Von Runstadt's offensive was stopped on 24
December 1944. 4,000 German soldiers were killed in one day.
Took a bicycle ride which was 18 miled long, very enjoyable.
Got home at 19:30.
After supper finished article for Needham Times, altogether 900
words long.
Went to bed at 22:15.
863 08/18/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney djh djh
overcast, sunny
got up at 09:00. After breakfast I wrote a letter to Claudine,
Sis, and home. After lunch I mailed the letters and didn't do
anything else for the rest of the day.
After tea and before supper we took a 10-mile walk, very
pleasant. The countryside is beautiful.
After supper I went for a walk with mr. and Mrs. Jottard and
mark and Francoise. We had ice cream cones.
Went to bed at 22:30.
864 08/19/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney,Namur,Ciney djh djh
overcast, sunny.
Got up at 07:45. Took the 09:15 train with Marc for Namur.
Arrived at 10:15.
Visited rocks outside of Namur where Albert I, in 1934,
climbed, fell, and was killed.
Before visiting everything we ate at Marc's aunt's house.
After dinner uncle took us in his auto to the Citadel and to
see all of namur. Also to marche aux Dames, the rocks where
Albert I was killed.
Took the 18:15 train and got home at 19:15.
got a letter from Claudine!!
Went to bed at 21:30
865 08/20/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney,Spontin,Crupet djh djh
sunny.
Didn't do anything in the morning. In the afternoon Marc and I
went to visit two old chateaux, one at Spontin and the other at
Crupet, 32 km on bicycle.
At supper we had the most delicious cocoa I have ever drunk.
took a bath at night and wrote some, and went to bed at 22:30.
866 08/21/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney djh djh
sunny, hot.
Got up at 09:30. After breakfast wrote some letters. Got
letters from Mum and Claudine.
After lunch I didn't do much, just wrote some letters to the
colleges. was very lazy today.
These last few days have been the hottest days of the year.
After supper, at which we had a delicious fruit cocktail
flavored with rum, Mark and I took a walk. We went to the
annual fair. It is so colorful and lively that it is too bed I
can't capture it on film.
Went to bed at 22:45.
867 08/22/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney,France,Ciney djh djh
sunny, hot.
Got up at 09:30. Got card from Claudine.
We left at 11:30 in the morning for France. After going just a
short distance, Marc's bicycle had a flat. we fixed it, but he
had another, so we bought a new tire. we ate lunch after
Dinant, went as far as Vieux Wallerand.
My first impression of the Frenchmen is that they are much
poorer than the belgians. we passed through many flower
fields, which smelled beautiful. Since we followed th Meuse
river, there were hardly any hills, but because we were so
tired coming back home, those few there were were horrible. My
bike had a slow leak on way home and w had to stop every little
while to blow it up.
Got home at 21:15. Went 120 km. Went to bed at 22:30.
868 08/23/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney djh djh
sunny, hot
Got up at 09:30. After lunch I packed my large suitcase with
things that I won't need before Needham. I also packed my
small one to some extent.
Wrote to Claudine and to the Needham Hogarths.
At night took a walk with Marc and Francoise.
Before that we had for dinner crepes, very good, like pancakes.
Went to bed at 22:00.
869 08/24/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney djh djh
sunny, hot.
Got up at 09:30. got my Advocate, which Alain sent me, also
letters from Dot and Claudine.
There is a typhus epedemic in the vicinity now, so we can drink
only boiled water.
Wrote letter to Claudine.
In the afternoon I went for a walk with Marc and we got home at 20:00.
Went to bed at 22:00.
870 08/25/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney djh djh
sunny, hot.
Got up at 09:15. started to fix this book up. didn't get any
mail today.
Sent 2 rolls of film to Rochester, NY, today.
Got a letter from Dot after I sent hers.
After tea took a walk with marc, Francoise, and Philippe.
After dinner talked with the kids until 22:30, when I went to
bed.
871 08/26/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney djh djh
sunny and rainy.
Got up at 08:45. Worked on the book some more.
In afternoon took a walk with mr. & Mrs. jottard, Francoise 13,
Philippe 10, Molnica 5 and Cecile 7. Marc 18, Francis 15,
Andre 3, Luke 1.5, and Jean 6 stayed home. we visited Gilbert
at the cemetery. Mr. Jottard bought us each an icecream.
Edith 11 is at the seaside. We had "galettes" at night. They
are very like our waffles, but sweet, and served without syrup.
We also had more of that wonderful cocoa. I played chess with
marc. Lots of fun. Went to bed at 23:00
---
Marc 18, Francis 15, Francoise 13, Edith 11, Philip 10, Cecile 7,
Jean 6, Monica 5, Andre 3, Luke 1.5, Gilbert 0.
872 08/27/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney djh djh
foggy, cloudy.
Got up at 09:00, Didn't do anything in the morning. Went to
the barber's to have my hair cut in the afternoon.
Got a card and a letter from Claudine. Wrote a letter to her.
Went for a walk with Marc, Cecile, Philip, and Francoise in the
afternoon. We went to Souet and back, 8 miles.
Had Pistolets (a kind of buscuit) and cocoa at night.
Went to bed at 21:15.
873 08/28/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney djh djh
foggy, sunny.
Got up at 09:30. Took a bath. Didn't get any mail today.
Packed my bags in the afternoon. Ate with the whole family at
night. They have been just wonderful. Heard some American
songs on television. It's neat hearing them again.
At night went to find out the hour of the train. Also got the
taxi. Went to bed at 22:00.
874 08/29/1955 23:00 Belgium Ciney,Bxl,Louvain,Bx djh djh
overcast, sunny.
We got up at 07:00. The taxi came at 08:45 and the train left
at 09:15. Arrived at 09:45 at Namur. Left at 10:31. Arrived
Brussels at 11:25.
After lunch at Diwalds, Claudine, Joan, and I left for Louvain
with Claudine's uncle. We got back at 18:00. After supper
Claudine, Joan, and I went to see an Italian movie. very good.
I am staying at Aliment's, which is just a few doors down from
the home of the woman who was killed by her granddaughter last
week.
Went to be at 23:30.
p.s. Got my picutres from Liege today.
875 08/30/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
sunny.
"A spot on your shirt"
Got up at 09:00. Went to Diwalds at 10:00. Had breakfast.
Went in morning with Claudine and Joan to get information about
studies at Univ. of Bruxelles.
In afternoon we went to the center.
I bought a lace handkerchief.
After dinner we didn't do anything special.
I went home, to bed at 23:30.
Je crois que c'est fini, mais je n'espere pas [j'espere que non].
876 08/31/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
overcast.
Got up at 05:15. Went to meet Claudine. We then went to meet
Stella Solar at the 06:30 train. It was an hour late. We got
back to Diwalds, had breakfast, and then took Stella out to
show her Bruxelles. Came back for lunch and int he afternoon
showed her some more. After supper we stayed at Diwald's.
Stella went to her apartment at 21:00. I went home and to bed
at 00:00.
877 09/01/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
sunny.
Got up at 08:30. went, got Stella, and we went to Diwald's for
breakfast.
Went shopping in morning and got 3 hankies, and Trtacy's doll,
and the bells. In afternoonn I went and got the book for Doug.
At night claudine, Stella, and I went and had dinner in a very
picturesque little restaurant in the Grand'Place. We then
showed Stella all of the Brussels night spots. We took her to
the train, which left at 22:30. claudine and I got back home
at 00:30. I went to bed at 01:00.
878 09/02/1955 23:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
overcast.
Got up at 08:30.
Went shopping with Claudine in morning and got a pipe for Dad.
Cashed a traveller's cheque.
Marge Steven came in the afternoon and we took a walk in the woods.
At night Claudine, Joan, I and a friend (boy) of Claudine's
went to the center. We went to three places. I had a very
good time because I was with Claudine. Her friend is very
nice. We came back home at 01:30 and I went to bed at 02:30.
I am very fortunate that my first affair has been with a girl
as altogether wonderful as Claudine. I hope it is also my last
affair.
J'espere d'avoir Claudine comme ma femme.
[note by Claudine added to front of book today:
[David, Had I known that it would become a mania for
[you to write in this book, I wouldn't have given it
[to you. That's all I have to say on the subject.
[Claudine]
879 09/03/1955 23:00 France Bxl>Paris djh djh
sunny, overcast.
J'ai plu [pleure] bcp.
Got up at 07:15. Went to Diwald's, said goodbye to Lu-Lu and
Mr. Diwald.
We went to the station at 10:00. The train left at 11:00. I'm
not too sad, because I know that my god will bring my Claudine
back to me.
Arrived at Paris at 14:30.
Went into the city alone, after we got settled and I took a
bath, at 16:00. Walked around until 00:30, came back to the
Cite Universitaire, and went to bed at 01:30.
880 09/04/1955 23:00 France Paris djh djh
sunny.
Got up at 08:30. Went downtown. Bought a yard of bread for
breakfast. Walked all over town. My feet just about killed
me. Stayed quite a while at the Louvre.
At night I went out with some kids and got horribly drunk. I
got sick to my stomach I don't know how many times. Went to
bed at 00:30.
881 09/05/1955 23:00 France Paris,Versailles,Fon djh djh
sunny
Got up at 08:00. Am still sick. Went to Versailles in the
morning. Ate at a restaurant there. In the afternoon we went
to SHAPE at Fontainbleu. Had a film and speaker.
At night we got our boat tickets. Morry, George, Don, a girl,
and I went to Pigalle. At 02:30 we went to Les Halles and had
the customary onion soup. Very.
Went home by taxi. Packed my bags. Went to bed at 05:00.
882 09/06/1955 23:00 at sea Paris,LeHarvre,NAtla djh djh
overcast, sunny.
Sad, happy.
Got up at 07:00. Bus left at 08:00 for Le Harve. Arrived at
12:30. Went through customs and got on board at 14:00. Sent
Claudine's letter before I got aboard.
Had two dinners. The food is just wonderful.
After supper there were movies, dancing, etc.
We set the clocks back one hour. Went to bed at 02:30.
883 09/07/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
sunny, pleasantly cool.
Got up at 08:30. Was too late for breakfast. got my mealcard
in the morning. I am in the nicest of the three dining rooms.
After lunch I went to bed and slept for four hours.
Saw a good film at night, starring John Wayne.
The sea was a little rough, and the ship really moved around.
Set the clocks back an hour.
Went to bed at 01:30.
884 09/08/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
cloudy, rough!
Got up at 07:30. Had breakfast. The sea is much rougher
today: the ship is really rolling. I really ahve good luch: my
cabin is in the middle of the ship and it is as still as could
be there. More and more kids are getting seasick every minute.
Not me! We stand out on the bow and when the big breakers
come we get soaked. Real fun. The rail was lined with kids
barfing. We sang for hours at night. I don't want to go to
bed, because the other 8 boys in my cabin are sick. The ship
pitches further than 45 deg. at times.
Saw "The Silent One," a movie, at night, the same one I saw
last night.
Went to bed at 00:30.
885 09/09/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
cloudy, rough (!), cool, rainy
Got up at 11:30. Had lost this book, but it was returned to me
after lunch. Didn't do anything notable in teh afternoon.
Played cards after supper while waiting for the movies to
start: it was Julius Caesar, starring Marlon Brando.
Went to bed at 00:30, after taking a shower.
Set the clocks back half an hour.
886 09/10/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
sunny, rough (!!)
Got up at 10:30.
The sea got the roughest it has yet been, 20-foot swells. We
are only doing about 9 knots becasue it is so rough. Real fun.
there was dancing at night in the Arosa Bar. Went to bed at
23:30. Set clocks back 1/2 hour.
887 09/11/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
sunny, rough (!!), cool.
Got up at 10:45. Washed some clothes. Played cards in the
afternoon. Slept for about 2 hours before supper.
Had a wonderful fried chicken dinner. The food has been just
need.
At night saw "Father of the Bride," very amusing.
Went to vespers after the movies, then up on the boat deck to
see what the weather was like. Went to bed at 00:30.
Set clocks back 1/2 hour.
888 09/12/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
sunny, cool.
got up at 11:00.
didn't do anything all day except find out about train from
Quebec to Boston.
Wasn't seasick, but felt horrible. Had the runs.
Went to bed at 22:30.
Set clocks back 1/2 hour.
889 09/13/1955 23:00 at sea N.Atl.,GulfSLawrence djh djh
sunny, cold.
Had picture taken in afternoon with the other kids from
Belgium. Had a meeting to make arrangements for travel to
Boston area.
Slept oln deck in the afternoon, packed my bags also.
Saw first land at 19:30. Everyone sang all of the patriotic
American songs in the book. Very touching. Land was Nova
Scotia.
Comedy show (et two Brute) at night, real funny (spit)
Set clocks back 1/2 hour.
890 09/14/1955 23:00 at sea GulfSLawrence,StL.Ri djh djh
sunny, cold.
Didn't go to bed last night. Saw Northern Lights, icebergs,
etc., last night. Sunrise was very pretty.
Had my first breakfast this morning. It was very good. Went to
bed at 08:30. The kids were making so much noise that I didn't
get sleep hardly at all. Got up at 15:00.
Had our farewell dinner at night. Really wonderful. We all
got favors and had fun. In the evening a neat talent show.
Passed coast of Newfoundland.
Had buffet and dance at 23:00 in the Arosa Bar, real fun. Went
to bed at 03:00.
891 09/15/1955 23:00 at sea, Canada St.Law.Riv,Quebec djh djh
sunny, cool.
Got up at 10:00. Got luggage tags.
filled out a customs declaration in the morning.
Got mail on board from Mum and Bill. very pleased.
After lunch packed everything and took my bags topside.
Docked at 02:30 16 September. Quebec looked very nice in the
dark. saw a movie after dinner about Jap. Americans in WW II.
Went to bed at 04:00.
892 09/16/1955 23:00 Canada,USA Needham MA djh djh
sunny.
Wellesley $4.50.
Got up at 06:15 for breakfast at 06:30.
after breeakfast had passport stamped. Got off ship at 08:30.
cashed a traveller's cheque.
Left Quebec at 09:30. Ate just over the border. All sorts of
junk: hot dog, milk, 2 ice creams, a sugar daddy. Bought a ton
of stuff for supper, all junk.
Arrived at Boston at 21:30. Called home. Mum, Dad, and Sis
came to get me. with my arrival in Needham, my trip ended at
22:30. Bill was at home.
800 06/18/1955 23:00 USA Cheshire CT djh djh
1 Auntie, Dad, John
2 Auntie, Dave
3 Dad, Mum, Sis, Dave
4 John
5 John, Guy, Marge
6 Nan, Lee, and Brian
7 Sis
8 John, Guy, Marge
9 Nan, Marge, Joyce, Phyll, Auntie, Mum, Sis
10 Dad, Dave, Guy, Doug, John, Brian, Lee
11 Sunset over valley at Guy's house in Cheshire
801 06/19/1955 23:00 USA Babylon NY djh djh
12 High school where we had our session; in front, our car.
13 View from 82 floor
14 View from 102 floor; UN Bldg. in background
15 Rockefeller Center
16 Times Square
17 Statue of Liberty w/ Mum & Sis; Staten Island Ferry
18 Manhattan skyuline
802 06/20/1955 23:00 at sea North Atlantic djh djh
19 Dave in front of Statue of Liberty.
20 A ship like the MSTS Gen'l Langfitt - the MSTS Gen'l Darby.
810 06/28/1955 23:00 at sea Atl.,Eng.Channel djh djh
21 Aboard the MSTS Gen'l Langfitt.
1 Masthead of MSTS Gen'l Langfitt.
2 Seagulls off stern of MSTS Gen'l Langfitt.
3 British ship Advisor off starboard (freighter).
812 06/30/1955 23:00 Germany N.Sea,Bremerhaven djh djh
4 The Army band which greeted us at Bremerhaven.
5 View of gangplank of Langfitt from pier.
814 07/02/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche en Ardennes djh djh
6 Panorama of Liege from Alain's house.
7 Monument of First World War.
8 Alain and Jean Marie.
815 07/03/1955 23:00 Belgium LaRoche, Liege djh djh
9 Alain and his family at their swimming pool in the Ardennes.
10 Alain's country home and Citroen.
11 View of LaRoche from Alain's house, at left Chateau.
12 A policeman in LaRoche.
13 Double exposure.
14 A typical house in LaRoche.
15 St. Roch at La Roche with the Joachim family.
816 07/04/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
16 A typical Liege restaurant.
820 07/08/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
17 Museum Curtins (a typical old Liege house, archaeology and ancient furniture)
18 Town Hall of Liege
19 Symbol of the freedom of Liege, Le Perron.
20 514 steps, typical, 2 Yank soldiers in jeep came down them.
21 View from top of 514 steps.
821 07/09/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
22 Courtyard of Palace of Justice.
1 Locks on the Meuse River.
822 07/10/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege,Spa,Liege djh djh
2 A typical 18th century house, Ansembourg Museum.
3 Oldest Church in Liege - 12th century.
4 Museum of Arms with market in foreground.
5 The source of Spa water.
6 Casino and Baths at Spa.
826 07/14/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
7 First world war memorial and one of the many churches in Liege.
827 07/15/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege djh djh
8 Museum of Waloon Art
9 Park at Liege, peacock in background.
10 A peacock at the park.
11 Memorial to Guerillas of 2nd WW.
12 Closeup of " ".
13 Statue of Charlemagne.
14 A girls' high school.
15 An ice-cream vendor.
16 A typical street in center of Liege.
17 Cathedral of Liege.
828 07/16/1955 23:00 Belgium Liege, LaRoche djh djh
18 Some typical Liege homes.
19 The Institute of Zoology.
20 Alain's house.
21 A view of Liege.
22 Some of the beautiful flowers around Alain's house.
23 A view of Liege.
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#1 The village of La Roche.
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2 Town Hall of la Roche.
3 Monument of First World War.
4 Typical street scene - Ourthe River.
5 Le Chateau-Fort.
6 Chateau Fort and Alain's home.
7 One of many tourist hotels in La Roche.
8 A cricifix in Hotton.
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9 Institute of Pharmacy.
10 Liege railroad station and Memorial.
11 Alain's Maid Beth Piedboeuf & Sewing Woman.
12 The Joachim's house.
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13 A typical Ardenne farmhouse.
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14 View of Ardennes.
15 The village of La Roche.
16 Chapelle Ste. Marguerite.
17 Interior of chapel.
18 Chapelle Ste. Marguerite.
19 Marie Therese and her sister.
20 The church and chateau of la Roche.
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1 La Roche and another village in the background.
2 Where we had our picnic.
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3 Interior of Monument.
4 Exterior of monument.
5 Exterior with 1st Army symbol on right and crypt.
6 Sure River valey.
7 Monument to Ardennes Chasseurs - boar hunters
8 Aarlon, a park
9 Pons Adolf, from which German soldiers threw people of Luxembourg.
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10 Photo <France, Mr. Joachim in Germany and Alain in Luxembourg.
11 German vineyards on Moselle river.
12 church of Ech, which is new but built in Roman style.
13 Town Hall of Ech, built before 14th Century.
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14 Chateau of 15th cen. at Beaufort.
15 One of beautiful sights seen on mountain road.
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16 Churches of Ghent, 4 of about 20: 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th century.
17 Canal and 15th-century part of Ghent.
18 Castle at Ghent - 9th c.
19 Belfry of Ghent & Place where lace is made; where we ate in basement.
20 the Tower of Bruges.
21 A parade at Bruges, many by local societies.
22 Bell tower of Bruges, 16th century.
23 Town Hall of Bruges, 14th century.
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24 Domestication of the Elephant
25 Where we slept in Brussels
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26 Swimming pool at Liege.
27 Royal Opera House and statue of Gefrey, composer (heart under).
28 Entrance to Cemetery.
29 Cross at Cemetery.
30 Dam at Eupen - largest in Belgium.
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31 Palace of Justice.
32 Place de Sablon & Eglise du Sablon.
33 Town Hall of brussels
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34 Arch of Cinquantinaire.
35 front of Arch of the Cinquantinaire.
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36 Museums Royal of Art and of History.
37 A parade in Brussels.
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1 Garden with Ruben's house background.
2 Ruben's house & courtyard.
3 Grand'Place of Antwerp.
4 The Steen 14th century - stone castle.
5 The red light district.
6 Cathedral of Antwerp and cafe.
7 An auction at Antwerp.
8 Courtyard of Plantain's home.
9 Meat shop and typical street.
10 Art museum at Antwerp.
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11 Museum of Natural History.
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12 Monument at spot where Napoleon was defeated.
13 view from top of monument.
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14 Home of Erasmus 1515.
15 Home of Erasmus.
16 Beguinage d'Anderlecht 1250.
17 Grand'Place & Maison du Roi.
18 " "
19 " "
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20 Tower of Bruges.
21 Canals of Bruges.
22 Canals of Bruges.
23 Lace at Bruges.
24 Beguinage.
25 Chapel of Holy Blood from Tower.
26 Town Hall & Grand'Place from Tower (335 steps).
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27 Monument to Unknown Soldier & Column of Congrress.
28 Column of Congress - 185 steps - 1823.
29 Manekin Pis in motorcycle uniform
30 the Bourse
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31 Citadel at Dinant.
32 View of Dinant from Citadel.
33 View from cable-chairs.
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34 Last offensive tank of von Runstadt.
35 Church at Celles. Roman 11th century.
36 Peace tree planted by Napoleon 1805.
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37 A 17th century chateau near Ciney
38 A country scene near Ciney.
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1 Archaeologic Museum at Namur.
2 St. James Tower (1388) and Bourse.
3 View of Namur from Citadel.
4 View of Jambes & Meuse from Citadel.
5 Drawbridge of 16th century at Citadel.
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6 Chateau of Spontin, 13th century.
7 Entrance to Chateau.
8 Chateau at Crupet.
9 An artificial grotto at Crupet.
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10 Chateau at Vieux Wallerand.
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11 Post Office of Ciney.
12 town Hall of Ciney.
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13 view from my bedroom window.
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14 Marc's house.
15 typical Ciney homes.
16 Valley with Ciney in background.
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17 The Jottard children and Mrs. Jottard. l to r, rear: Mrs Jottard 38,
with Luke 1.5, Philip 10, Edith3 11, Francoise 13, Francis 15,
Marc 18.
l to r, front: Andre 3, Monica 5, Jean 6, Cecile 7.
18 " " ".
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19 Mr. & Mrs. Jottard.
20 Detail of Town Hall at Louvain.
21 Town Hall 15th century.
22 Library given by Americans.
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23 University of Free Examination at Brussels.
24 A pharmacy at Brussels.
25 Mont des Arts and Town Hall towser.
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26 Palace of Justice from tower of Town Hall.
27 claudine, Mrs. Diwald, & Lucienne.
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28 Stella Solar, Claudine, Manekin Pis
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29 Lucienne
30 Mr. Diwald
31 Claudine, Mme. Diwald, Joan Burton
32 Notre Dame
33 Window in Notre Dame
34 Detail of Notre Dame
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36 Palace of Justice
37 Town Hall
38 Palace of Justice & Seine
39 Eiffel Tower
1 The Parthenon
2 A pharmacy
3 Sorbonne
4 Bookstalls on Seine
5 Venus de Milo
6 Victory at Samothrace
7 Louvre
8 Arch of Triumph and OBelisk
9 Arch of Triumph
10 Eiffel Tower
11 Arch of Triumph.
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12 Versailles
13 Gardens at Versailles
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14 View on Arosa Kulm.
15 View of Le Harve.
16 Last land before Quebec.
17 Last land before Quebec.
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18 Part of City Islands (first land coming over).
19 Dining Room on Arosa Kulm.
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20 The sea.
21 The sea.
22 Off bow.
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23 Kids from Belgium.
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24 A member of the crew.
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25 Pilot we picked up for the river.
26 View on board.
27 The Winter Garden.
28 The Bridge.
29 Sunset over Canada.
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30 Scene on St. Lawrence at Quebec.
31 AFS kids on board.
32 The good ship.
33 The bus we took to Boston.
34 U. S. Customs.