Summer trip 1957

Rec# date sent time country city to from
893 06/02/1957 23:00 USA Providence RI, Cheshire djh djh
sunny, rainy, cloudy, warm.
Didn't go to bed last night. Packed some, then went to work at
07:00, said goodbye to everyone and finished work at noon. Mum
& Dad came at 13:30, we ate at Ivy Room, left for Cheshire.
Got to Guy's at 17:00. Went to Doug's, showered. took Auntie
to New Haven with Phyll. Back to Guy's at 22:00 to eat buffet
supper with 10 of his friends. Party afterwards. Left at
23:00 to go to Doug's. Wrote to Steve Aronson and Bill
Fredlund. Finished packing and went to bed at 02:30.

894 06/03/1957 23:00 at sea CT>NY>NJ>JVOldenbarn djh djh
sunny, cool, pleasant, fairly rough sea.
Up at 07:15. Breakfast at Doug's. to Guy's to pick up Mum &
Dad. Left at 09:00. Bought traveller's cheques and a few
incidentals. Left for NY at 09:25. Arr. Hoboken 12:00. Ate
at 12:45. Embarked at 14:00. Lost key, but found it again.
Mum and Dad stayed aboard till 15:45. Streamers were
distributed, and it was all very happy. Mum cried hardly at
all. Ship left at 16:00. Loafed around till supper at 18:15.
very good meal of sirloin steak. Lounged around afterward,
visited the bars, met and talked with an old Belgian man, in
French. 22:30
p.s. Met four boys from Brown who I didn't know were going to
be on the ship.

895 06/04/1957 23:00 at sea JVOldenbarnevelt NAtlantic djh djh
cool, sunny, calm, then overcast & warmer.
Up 07:00, Bkfst 08:30 after walking around deck. very good.
Table assignments at 09:00. I'm sitting with 4 girls - 1 USA,
1 England, 2 Spain (Basques), first sitting, table 30. Cashed
TC $20. Boat drill at 10:30. Room steward very nice.
bought two cartons Pall Mall @$1.60, can of 50 Chief Ship
@$.27. Had to buy a cigarette case for the can of cigarettes.
Bought an electric shaver that can be used anywhere in the
world. Then a delightful lunch of fish, with European ice
cream, then coffee in the salon. The pitch and roll of the
ship are completely imperceptible. The water a very deep blue.
Saw some dolphins playing around the ship 16:30. Had some
beer with some Dutchmen, really nice. After supper, had beer
all night with the same Dutchmen and their friends. After a
buffet at midnight, sang songs till 02:00 in the music salon.
Met a nice English kid. Nothing to do. To bed at 02:30.
Smoked over 50 cigarettes today. Too much!

896 06/05/1957 23:00 at sea JVOldenbarneveltNAtl djh djh
beautiful a.m., pleasantly cool, sunny.
07:00 Breakfast 07:45. Shower before breakfast. Washed my
white shirt. Walked around the deck till 09:30. Talked with
my room steward for awhile. Came back on deck. They are
always serving coffee, tea, and chocolate on deck. What
luxury! I'm being spoiled. Good lunch. Lazy today, but
still, rien a faire. The ship is rolling delightfully now.
Slept some in the afternoon. There was dancing after dinner,
but I didn't go - I'm impatient enough to see Claudine.
Instead, I drank with a Dutchman who is a seaman on another
ship. He is Nick. Then drank with all his friends. Went to
bed at 03:30. 46 cigs.

897 06/06/1957 23:00 at sea JVOldenbarneveltNAtl djh djh
overcast, then cloudy.
08:30. Since I missed my breakfast, I ate at 2nd sitting. I'm
so tired. Talked with two Bruxellois for a long time. Mon fcs
va mieux, mais je ne prononce pas assez bien les mots. Now I'm
sleeping for one hour before supper. At dinner they serve
coffee in the salons, a very good custom. Everywhere there are
stewards. I have but to ask for something, to cause it to
appear. In the afternoon I slept from 14:00 to 16:00. Went to
the movies, saw "Doctor in the House," very good. In the
evening I drank with Nick and others. Then, until 01;00 I sang
topside. 50 cigs. Then, I came upon the 2 Bxlois from the
morning and one other. We talked until 02:00. I to bed at
02:30.

898 06/07/1957 23:00 at sea JVOldenbarneveltNAtl djh djh
overcast, cool, cloudy.
I had begun to get up at 07:00, but because I returned to sleep
until 08:30, I had no breakfast. In the morning I had some
bouillon, talked with Nick and one of the Bxlois. After lunch,
I slept from 13:00 to 18:00. The salads are always so good at
the meals. After a movie at 20:00, talked with several people
until 02:30. We sang and drank - that's all. 40 cigs. From
02:30 to 03:00 a ship portside.

899 06/08/1957 23:00 at sea JVOldenbarneveltNAtl djh djh
cool, cloudy.
Up 11:00, took a bath, washed some clothes, wrote some letters.
I asked for champagne for my table for Monday night, for my
birthday. In the afternoon, I did nothing except to sleep and
walk. The evening I drank with several friends. 30 cigs.
01:30.

900 06/09/1957 23:00 at sea JVOldenbarneveltNAtl djh djh
beautiful, clear, fresh.
07:30. After breakfast, filled out landing card. Slept some,
then ironed my pants. Slept in the afternoon 13:00-18:00/ Was
with the girls at my table in the evening. Bunny-hopped for
awhile, walked around the deck, then went to bed at 22:30. 30
cigs.

556 06/10/1957 12:00 at sea MS Joh VanOldenbarne djh djh
The ship you went to Europe on, 6/3-12/57. Your cabin has a
circle around its portholes. You are really having fun, no?
(All the same, it's rather expensive, no?)

901 06/10/1957 23:00 at sea JVOldenbarneveltNAtl djh djh
cloudy, cool.
08:30. Ate second sitting. I had gotten up at 05:30 by
mistake and saw and took a picture of the most beautiful
sunrise I shall ever see. Out of this world. cashed $20 TC.
Got a haircut. Slept in the afternoon 13:00-18:30. Saw the
Ile de France and many other ships. At supper, which was
magnificent, the 6 of us had 2 bottles of champagne. The
waiters and orchestra sang happy birthday to me while Eddy (our
waiter) brought me some strawberry shortcake. The girls gave
me a set of cufflinks. At night all of my firends on the ship
gave me the most wonderful birthday party I have ever had.
03:00 40 cigs.

902 06/11/1957 13:00 at sea JVOldenbarneveltNAtl djh djh
cool, clear.
09:00. Wrote letters and walked around in the morning. Packed
in the afternoon. Land's End, Ireland, at 15:00. Last beer
with the Dutchmen. To bed at 23:00. 40 cigs.

554 06/11/1957 14:00 England Southampton woh djh
[Western Union telegram from Southampton]
Arrived safe happy rested, had wonderful birthday party. Miss
you all but see you soon love Dave

553 06/12/1957 12:00 England London woh djh
Hi, everyone, Having a ball. Just arrived London. Shall look
up the Joliffe's and Hogarth's now. Shall go to Brussels
within the week. All my love, Dave

903 06/12/1957 23:00 England sea>Channel>Sthamp>L djh djh
sunny, cool.
06:00 for bkfst. at 06:30. Docket at 07:00. debarked at
08:30. Bought a ticket to London. Left Southampton at 09:30.
Arr. London 11:00. Called Pamela Glenn at 13:00. She invited
me to spend the evening. After just waling around a bit till
15:30, left Waterloo Station via the tube to Highgate (where
the Glenn's live). Arrived there at 16:15. around all of the
palaces in London are the fascinating Life Guards in their red
tunics and bearskin hats. The red double-decker busses are
very amusing. Had tea at 17:30. Went walking with
Christopher, the youngest son, 10, came back for delicious
dinner at 19:00. Then went out to a pub for some great English
beer, which is served at cellar temperature. Showed them some
slides till 22:00. Had coffee and went abed at 00:00.

904 06/13/1957 23:00 England London Maidenhead djh djh
sunny, mild.
07:30. Bkfst, then to town by 09:30. Watched the trooping of
the guard till 11:30. Had lunch at 14:30, then went over to
Westminster Abbey, where I spent hours with John Milton, Jeff
Chaucer, etc. Back to Pamela's at 17:30. Took a bath, had
tea, then supper at 19:30. Watched a cricket match, then
talked with the family. At 23:00, watched the Trooping of the
Colors on TV. Wrote Claudine, then went to bed at 00:30.

905 06/14/1957 23:00 England London Maidenhead djh djh
sunny, warm.
07:30. After bkfst, to London at 09:30. Called Joliffe's.
finished tour of London: all around London Tower, up Wren's
Fire Monument, to St. Paul's, to Johnson's and Dickens's, then
after lunch very interesting tour of Mme. Tussauds, to Hyde
Park and Westminster after Hyde Park and Orator's Corner. Rang
up Mr. Joliffe at 16:30. His son Michael will fetch me
tomorrow intown at 10:15. Back to Glenn's by 17:30. After
wonderful supper, went to a Musical Review with Pamela and
Richard. It was simply smashing. "These Foolish Kings."
After stopping at a pub, we took a ride home on one of those
super two-decker omnibuses. Wrote a letter home. 02:30.

906 06/15/1957 23:00 England London>Gt.Missenden djh djh
sunny, warm.
07:30. Packed after bkfst, and the Glenn's took me to the tube
at 09:00. Met Michael Joliffe at 10:15. We arrived at Great
Missenden at 12:30, when we had lunch. Went over to John
Milton's house. Back to Vincent Lodge for Tea. Then with Mike
out to his cricket club for some cricket. Then we went to a
pub with some of his friends, where we drank till 22:30. Took
some people home, arr. Great Missenden 23:00. Had something to
eat. To bed 23:30.

557 06/16/1957 11:00 England Great Missenden woh djh
Dear All. Must rush. Leaving 20 minutes for Brussels. had
wonderful time with Jolliffe's. Thanks for the birthday cards.
Will write you on the train to Dover. Love to you all, Dave

555 06/16/1957 12:00 England Great Missenden djh djh
Tonight you will go to Bruxelles. You have had a very good
time up till now, no? Don't expect too much from Claudine, for
she has probably changed somewhat.

907 06/16/1957 23:30 England Gt.Missenden>Win>Dov djh djh
sunny, warm.
09:00. Lounged around in morning. After lunch at 12:15, we
went over to Windsor Castle. Then we visited some of the
Joliffe's friends on the Thames. At 19:00, they took me to a
bus, on which I went to Victoria Station in London. Bought my
ticket to Brussells, called Glenn's to say goodbye. Left
Victoria Station in London at 22:00, after writing six
postcards. Arrived Dover 23:45. Left on ferry at 00:15.

908 06/17/1957 12:00 Belgium Dunkerque,Lille,Bxl djh djh
smooth sea, clear sky, at Bxl - hot, cloudy.
Arrived Dunkurque 03:00 after a very smooth crossing. Slept
one hour on train, two hours on ferry. At Dover I met a French
woman whose bags I carried whenever we had to change. When we
arrived Dunquerque, we had to wait an hour to debark, so we
went to the (magnificent) dining room for some tea. They would
take only British Pounds or FF, and sinci I had only FB, the
wonderful woman paid. Debarked at 04:00, express train for BXL
via Lille left at 04:15. Leaving Dunkurque, the sun was just
rising. it was a beautiful, huge red ball. arr. Lille 06:15.
Arr BXL (Midi) 08:45. Called Claudine. She's waiting for me
at the train stop near her house. We arrived at her house at
10:00. Mme. Diwald gave me an egg and some coffee. Then I took
a bath.

992 06/17/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
Then Mme. Diwald and I went to market, came back for luncheon.
Then I showed them my slides. From 15:00 to 17:30 I slept,
while Claudine studied. then we had some coffee. It is so
good to have Claudine in my arms again. It's incredible that I
am here. When Lu-Lu arrived, I went to the door. What agreat
surprise that was! I greeted Mr. Diwald. After supper at
19:30, Claudine and I went for a walk in the park of Woluwe.
Almost nothing has changed except that I want more. We
returned at 22:30; I then went to bed at 23:30.

909 06/18/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
sunny, warm. afternoon - heavy rain.
08:30. After bkfst, wrote bread and butters to Glenns and
Joliffes. Then airletters to Auntie and Kingstons. Finished
that at 11:30. In the afternoon, weint into the city to
register my westbound ticket. Went to say hello to Mannekin
Pis. Came back home. Talked with Claudine about our plans for
the future. No response yet, but I believe she will say yes.
At 18:30, Leo Alimenti accompanied Lu-Lu to the house. He had
supper with us. The evening, Claudine and I took a short walk.
Having helped Mme. Diwald to make two cakes and having read a
newspaper, to bed at 00:00.

559 06/19/1957 11:45 Belgium Bruxelles woh djh
Hi there, Arrived Brussels the 17th. Claudine hasn't changed a
bit, except that she has lost some weight. I'll be leaving
tomorrow to go to Sweden. Still send my letters to Brussels,
though. Return to Brussels the 8th July. go to Vienna the
20th. Then to AFS summer camp in Southern Austria the 17th
August. Return to Brussels Aug. 27th to debark from Rotterdam
Aug. 28 & to return N.Y. Sept. 7. Love to you all, Dave

558 06/19/1957 12:00 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
Arrived here the 17 June. Claudine is well, is thinking of
becoming my fiancee. Tomorrow, leave for Sweden. Return there
the 8 July, when Claudine will have finished her exams.

910 06/19/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
warm, sunny.
Up at 09:00. took a bath, had lunch. I set my plans for my
trip to Sweden. After lunch, went to the Parc du
Cinquantinaire, because Mme. Diwald had guests. Back at 17:30,
having slept a bit. Went to my room on the 7th floor, where
Claudine was studying. At 18:30 we came downstairs to greet
the guests. They spoke German, French, and English; it was
thus very interesting. After supper with one of the German
guests, took a brief walk with Claudine. Back to the house,
read the newspaper, talked with Claudine and Lucienne. To bed
at 22:30.

560 06/20/1957 12:00 Belgium Bruxelles gmh djh
Dear Mum, As I said to Sis, I'm sorry this isn't a very fitting
birthday card. _Happy Birthday_ with many kisses. I'm
spending the night in Liege with the Joachims. Alain finishes
his exams this afternoon, so he's having a party tonight, and
I'm invited. Bill Fredlund, the AFS'er with the Bartletts,
invited me to stay with him awhile. I'm to be in Sweden within
a week. Continue to send letters to Brussels. L&K, Dave

564 06/20/1957 13:30 Belgium Liege djh djh
Left Brusxelles at 09:00, arrived Louvain 11:00 and at Liege
13:00. Had lunch with the Joachims. Tonight you will stay
with them. Tomorrow to Aaachen and Koln, Deutschland.

911 06/20/1957 23:30 Belgium Bxl>Louvain>Liege djh djh
sunny, mild.
09:00. Took a bath, then had bkfst. Mme. Diwald make
sandwiches for me. I said good-bye to her. Left at 10:00.
Waited 1/2 hour for hitchhiking towards Louvain. Picked up at
11:00. Changed cars at Tienen, 55 km from Liege. An English
couple picked me up and took me right to the center of Liege.
Arrived there 12:30. Called Joachim's at 13:15, then went up
to see them. After a delightful lunch with them, went to the
center with Alain, who had his last exam this afternoon. Lunch
was wonderful, with an aperitif and then red wine. We had a
supper with club steak, 3 kinds of wine, 20 of Alain's student
friends. Afterwards, we went to a cafe to drink. I came back
to Alain's without Alain and went to bed at 00:30.
(p.s. I was made President d'Honneur of Alain's student club at
Liege.)

561 06/21/1957 12:00 Germany Aachen woh djh
Hi everybody. Arrived here at Aachen at noon, after leaving
Liege about 9:00. Shall go on to Cologne this afternoon. Love
to you all, Dave

563 06/21/1957 12:10 Germany Aachen djh djh
Aix-la-Chapelle. Arrived here about noon, having left Liege
about 9:00./ Shall go to cologne this afternoon, there to
spend the night.

562 06/21/1957 15:00 Germany Koln woh djh
Hi again - got here at 2:00. Cologne is really a beautiful
city. The youth hostel where I am spending the night is right
in the shadow of the cathedral. Hope to get to Bremen, 190
miles away, tomorrow. L&K Dave

565 06/21/1957 15:10 Germany Koln djh djh
Arrived here at 14:00. Has begun to rain. Tomorrow, I hope to
get all the way to Bremen.

912 06/21/1957 23:30 Germany Liege>Aachen>Koln djh djh
sunny, warm.
07:30. Left Alain's at 08:30 to walk to the autostrade to
Aachen. Arrived Autostrade 09:40. picked up 09:55. Stopped
10:00, 37 km before Aachen. Picked up 10:45, driven till
11:00, to 25 km before Aachen. Picked up 11:45. Passed
frontier at 11:55. Arr. Koln 13:45. Checked in at the
Jugendherberge at 16:00. Walking over the Rhine, the 3 Bxlois
I had met on the ship passed me in a train going over the same
bridge. went to my room at 18:00. After writing postcards and
eating supper, went to bed at 20:15.

566 06/22/1957 20:00 Germany Bremen woh djh
Hi everybody. Hope you had a happy birthday today, Mum - I was
thinking of you. When I left Cologne, it was pouring rain.
Finally made it to Bremen, though. A total of 192 miles from
cologne. The youth hostel here is beautiful - brand-new,
ultramodern. I'm having a wonderful time, but am terribly
tired. It is quite clear and mild out now. Shall go to sleep
now and wake up feeling fine and refreshed in the morning.
Love, Dave.

567 06/22/1957 20:30 Germany Bremen djh djh
Left Cologne 09:00. rained much until noon. Now it's fine
weather. arrived at Bremen at 19:00 and at the Hostel at
19:30/ Am so tired now. Going to bed at 21:00. The Hostel is
really fine.

913 06/22/1957 23:30 Germany Koln>Dus>Muns>Osn>Br djh djh
rainy till noon, then sunny and mild.
07:00. Bkfst till 08:00. Started toward Dortmund 08:15.
after being lost for an hour in the city, found my way to the
autobahn. Third person to pick me up treated me to a wonderful
lunch at 13:30. He took me to 60 mi. from Bremen, left me off
at 17:00. Picked up at 17:10, taken to 44 mil from Bremen at
17:45. Picked up at 18:00, arr. Bremen 19:00/ Arr.
jugendherberge 19:30. It is a beautiful building, brand new,
with all the comforts of the best hotel. Wrote some postcards,
took a shower, washed my clothes, went to bed at 22:00.

569 06/23/1957 15:00 at sea >Gedser D/F Danmark woh djh
Hi, everybody. Left Bremen at noon. Traveled practically
non-stop through Hamburg and Lubeck to Grossenbrode in N.
Germany, a total of 170 miles. took this ship at 18:30, a
three-hour ride from Grossenbrode through the Baltic Sea to
Gedser, in S. Denmark. Shall spend the night in Gedser and go
on tomorrow to Copenhagen. Northern Germany is beautiful,
especially on a mild, sunny day - as it was today. L&K to you
all, Dave

568 06/23/1957 15:30 at sea >Gedser D/F Danmark djh djh
Left Bremen at noon. Via Hamburg & Lubeck to Grossenbrode, 170
mi. At 18:30, via this boat through the Baltic Sea to Gedser,
at the south of Denmark (3 hrs.). Shall pass the night at
Gedser, tomorrow at Kopenhagen. Northern Germany is beautiful,
especially when there is sun on a warm day, as it was today.
Still having a good time, things still inexpensive.

914 06/23/1957 23:30 at sea Brm>Ham>Lub>Gros>Ged djh djh
mild, sunny & cloudy, calm sea.
07:00. Left after bkfst for autobahn at 08:45. Took train to
beginning of autobahn. Picked up by some Tommies at 11:00 At
13:30 we stopped on the autobahn for lunch. They gave me hot
coffee and pork chops. They drove me till 14:45, 44 km from
Grossenbrode (at Neustadt). People picked me up and drove me
till 15:30, 30 km from Grossenbrode. after a few short rides
and walking to 16 km from Grossenbrode, picked up at 16:30 by
two Swiss students, taken to Grossenbrode. Left Grossenbrode
[on ferry] for Gedser at 18:30. Had tea, washed, shined my
shoes, wrote postcards. Arr. Gedser 21:30. Picked up by some
Yanks and arr. Nykobing 22:30. When arr. YH at 23:30, was too
late, so had to sleep in garage on floor. To bed 00:05.

570 06/24/1957 12:00 Denmark Copenhagen woh djh
Hi - Arrived Copenhagen this morning. It is a beautiful city.
I had a ball at Tivoli, their world-famous amusement park.
Shall probably go over to Sweden today. Love, Dave

571 06/24/1957 12:10 Denmark Copenhagen djh djh
Arrived here at 09:00. Having fun today, but very tired.
Shall go to Helsingborg tonight.

572 06/24/1957 17:10 Denmark Halsingborg djh djh
Arrived here at 16:00. Shall leave tomorrow for Goteburg.

915 06/24/1957 23:30 Denmark Hel>Hel>Nyk>Kobenhav djh djh
sunny, mild.
04:00. Had to get up early in order not to answer embarrassing
questions by the YH. Went to autobahn for Kobenhavn. Arr.
autobahn 05:00. Picked up 06:45, taken to 94 km from
Kobenhavn. Picked up 07:45, taken to 0 km from Kobn. We
stopped on the way and they treated me to coffee and Danish
pastry. Arr. Kobh. 09:30, right in the center. had my last
Pall Mall with tea in the Tivoli at 11:00, after writing some
postcards. Arr. Helsingor 15:15. Left on ferry for
Halsingborg 15:30. Arr. Halsingborg 16:00. Arr. youth hostel
17:45. Ate 18:30. After loafing around awhile, went to bed at
20:00.

573 06/25/1957 21:10 Sweden Goteborg djh djh
Arrived at Bill Fredlund's at 20:00, after travelling 13 hours
from Helsingborg. The Swedes don't like people doing
hitchhiking. Shall stay here till 1st July, when shall begin
trip towards Bruxelles. It is clear and fine weather.

916 06/25/1957 23:30 Sweden Hel>Halm>Goteborg djh djh
overcast, raining heavily, cloudy, sunny, mild.
07:30. Left at 08:30 in the rain for Goteburg. Reached
autobahn toward Goetburg 09:15. Picked up 11:45. Arr.
Halmstad 13:30. Reached autobahn 14:00. After waiting hours
for rides, finally reached a suburb of Goteburg at 20:45. A
Danish boy accompanied me the last part of the way from
Helmstad at noon. Our last ride was in a gas truck. The
Swedes are the worst I have ever seen for giving rides. Took
at tram into Goetburg. Arrived Bill Fredlund's house 21:00.
Had tea with the Fredlunds, then went to bed at 23:30.

574 06/26/1957 12:10 Sweden Goteburg woh djh
Hi everybody. I got here at Bill Fredlund's house last night,
and shall stay until 1 July, when I shall begin my trip back to
Belgium. Yesterday, _Sis_, while walking along the road, I
sang "Happy Birthday" to you - hope you had a good day. Since
I have been travelling so, I haven't yet gotten _any_ letters
from you all. If you continue to write, I'll catch up with
them and answer them. Send them to Diwald's and they'll get to
me. Love to you all, Dave.
p.s. How would you like Claudine for an in-law?!

917 06/26/1957 23:30 Sweden Goteburg djh djh
cool, cloudy & sunny>
08:30. After bkfst, Mr. Fredlund showed me all of Goteburg,
until 13:30. After taking a bath and writing some post cards,
ate lunch at 15:30. At 16:30, went to town with Bill & his
girl. We took an hour-long ride on the canal in Goteburg, then
went for ice cream in one of Goteburg's many beautiful parks.
A bird whitewashed on me. Got home at 21:00, had a light
supper, showed slides, went to bed at 22:45.

918 06/27/1957 23:30 Sweden Goteburg djh djh
sunny, mild, rainy.
10:30 After bkfst, went walking with Bill's two younger
brothers to a zoo-park near Bill's house. Got back at 13:15.
At 15:30, went with Bill and his father and brother to the sea
near Goteburg. After having coffee with Mr. F's friends at
their cottage on the coast, we got home at 18:15. At 21:00
went to the amusement park with Bill, his girl and another
girl. This park is second in the world to Tivoli in size. We
danced, went on rides, had a ball. Went back to Bill's girl's
for eating and dancing. When we got back home at 02:00, the
dawn was breaking. Bed at 02:45.

575 06/28/1957 12:10 Sweden Goteborg woh djh
Hi, everybody - I'm sorry I haven't written you an air letter
before this, but time flies so quickly. As you will see by my
postcards, I got here in Goteborg the night of June 25. I am
staying with Bill Fredlund's family. Only Bill's father speaks
any English at all, so when Bill is at work it is quite amusing
to see Bill's mother and I try to communicate with each other.
bill has two younger brothers - 8 and 12 years old. The whole
family has been just swell to me. The morning of the 26th,
Bill's father and brother took me on a tour of the city. By
European standards, Gothenburg is quite young - only 300 years
old. It is a beautiful city, spotlessly clean with several
very modern buildings. Especially nice are the many huge parks
in and around the city. Next to them Central park is a dump.
The afternoon of the 26th, Bill and his girl took me to see the
city. we went on a boat ride through the canals and harbor of
the city.

609 06/28/1957 12:15 Sweden Goteborg woh djh
It took me awhile to get used to the mealtimes -- Breakfast
between 8:00 and 11:00, dinner at 5:00 (tea at about 1;00), and
sandwiches and coffee at 11:00 p.m. (this meal is a genuine
smorgasbord). Yesterday I went to a nearby zoo with Bill's two
younger brothers. It is one of the best I have seen - very
clean, natural settings, many animals and birds. In the
afternoon went to the North Sea coast near Goteborg. It is
amazingly like the Maine coast, rocky, barren, beautiful.
After supper Bill and I went with Bill's girl and one of her
friends to the Goteburg amusement park. It is the largest in
the world except for Tivoli in Kobenhavn, where I was a few
days ago. We went on the rides and danced. At 12:00 midnight
we went back to Bill's girl's house, where we had tea and
sandwiches and danced until 2 in the morning. It was really a
wonderful evening.

610 06/28/1957 12:20 Sweden Goteborg woh djh
It isn't dark here at this time of year until about 11:00 p.m.,
and by 2;00 in the morning dawn has already begun to break.
That really throws me off my schedule.
I'll leave Monday July 1st to begin my trip back to Belgium.
Since I'll be visiting many towns in Holland and Germany, I'll
not get back to Brussels until the 9th, when Claudine's exams
will be finished.
As I have said, your mail hasn't yet caught up with me. If not
before, I'll get it upon my return to Brussels (where I trust
you are sending it all), and then I'll answer the letters.
Love to you all, Dave

919 06/28/1957 23:30 Sweden Goteburg djh djh
sunny, mild, overcast.
10:45. After bkfst, washed some clothes and planned my trip
back to Bruxelles. had dinner at 15:00. Wrote letters till
16:30, then went to the zoo. Took many pictures, then came
back home at 18:15. Read some. At night, before and after tea
(smorgasbord) with Bill and the family at 23:30, I finished
Faulkner's "The Old Man." To bed at 00:30.
p.s., also took a few short walks. Due to the latitude of
Sweden, the clouds move extremely quickly through the sky here.

920 06/29/1957 23:30 Sweden Goteburg djh djh
overcast, mild.
10:00. Had bkfst. alone, for everybody was out. Read
Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea," then went for a walk.
Got back at 13:30. Bill got home at 14:30. After a snack,
Mrs. F. came home. Ate supper at 16:00. At 18:15, went with
Bill to Inga's (Bill's girl). We went with Inga and Chris
(Inga's Finnish friend) to the movies. back to Inga's at 00:00
for tea. Home at 01:30, to bed at 01:45.

921 06/30/1957 23:30 Sweden Goteburg djh djh
overcast, mild.
10:30. After bkfst, went intown with Bill to see the museums
of art, ethnology, handicraft. Walked back home through a
park. Got home at 17:00. Had a delicious dinner, finished at
18:30. Went with Bill over to Inga's. We just loafed around.
Got back home at 00:15, to bed at 00:45.

576 07/01/1957 21:00 Sweden Halsingborg woh djh
Hi, I started my trip back to Brussels today after a wonderful
time with Bill Fredlund in Gothenburg. Shall take the ferry
from here to Helsingor, Denmark, tomorrow. Then shall go on to
Germany. Love to all, Dave.

577 07/01/1957 21:20 Sweden Halsingborg djh djh
Arrived here at 21:00 from Goteborg. I go tomorrow to Denmark.

922 07/01/1957 23:30 Sweden Got>Halams>Halsingob djh djh
overcast, thunderstorm, sunny, mild, warm.
08:30. They gave me a very good bkfst., and Mrs. F. packed me
a huge lunch. Left on the tram for the highway to Halmstad at
10:15. They have all been so wonderful to me. Reached highway
10:45. After a thunderstorm, just outside of Goteburg, and
after many short rides, reached Halmstad at 17:30. After a few
short rides a family from just outside Halsingborg picked me up
and took me home to dinner with them. they then brought me to
the YH. Arr. there 21:45. Took a shower, washed some clothes,
went to bed at 22:45.

578 07/02/1957 18:00 Denmark Gedser woh djh
Hi, everybody. Some people drove me from the Youth Hostel in
Halsingborg to Gedser. Arrived here 5:00 p.m. Shall sleep
here in Gedser tonight and take the ship on my postcard to
Grossenbrode at 5:00 tomorrow morning. Have had wonderful
weather and luck. Went swimming in the North Sea outside of
Copenhagen. The water was just like Cape Cod. I can't wait to
get to Brussels so that I can get Sis's and Bill's addresses
and write to them. Love to all, Dave

579 07/02/1957 18:10 Denmark Gedser djh djh
With two young Swedes you came up to Nykobing. Arrived at
Gedser at 17:00. Will sleep tonight in the waiting room. Will
go tomorrow morning on the boat to Grossenbrode.

923 07/02/1957 23:30 Denmark Hals>Hels>Rosk>Nyk>G djh djh
overcast, mild, sunny, warm.
After a very good night's sleep, up at 07:30. Taken by some
Swedes (a young couple) to the ferry and on to Nykobing. On
the ferry at 09:00, after writing 6 postcards. After changing
money, passing customs, buying cigs. and candy, arr. Helsingor
09:30. Stopped at 11:00 for 1/2 hour in Roskilde, where all
the Danish kings and queens are buried in the church. Bought
some cheese. At noon, stopped for 2 hrs. at Kobe. We had
lunch with hot coffee, then went swimming. Water was
wonderful. They then drove me to Nykobing. arr. there 16:00.
Without even asking for a lift, I was picked up right away and
taken to 16 km from Gedser. Arr. Gedser 16:30. Bought ticket.
After supper, went to the movies. saw a French film. Back to
the harbor and slept in the waiting room from 23:00.

580 07/03/1957 12:00 Germany Hamburg woh djh
Hi There, I arrived here in Hamburg near noon. I shall sleep
in Bremen tonight. It is terribly hot here - about 90F,
although not too humid. Love to all, Dave

581 07/03/1957 12:10 Germany Hamburg djh djh
Arrived here about mid-day. Terribly warm. Shall sleep in
Bremen.

924 07/03/1957 23:30 Germany Geds>Baltic>Gross>Lu djh djh
calm sea, sunny, warm, HOT, thunderstorm, hailstorm.
Woke up at 02:30. Tired, but _expect_to_ sleep_well _tonight.
Shined my shoes. Embarked 04:30. washed and shaved. At 05:00
had tea. Left Gedser 05:15. Was given some Danish pastry at
table. Finished bkfst. at 05:45. Arr. 07:30. Through customs
at 08:00. Picked up by same Swedish couple as yesterday at
08:15, taken to Neustadt. Lubeck 11:30. Hamburg 12:30. Wrote
some pc's. After walking 10 km to autobahn, picked up 15:45
and taken to 100 km from Bremen. At 17:15, having gotten no
ride, I washed and drank in a cool river. Picked up at 18:00
by truck driver, taken to Hanover. Arrived Hanover 22:30. The
man in the truck treated me to beer and coke, then went an hour
out of his way to take me to the center. We had to stop 1/2
hour for an accident, then went through a hailstorm. Arr. by
tram at YH too late. Taken by a man to mission at train
station, where I slept. 00:30. See underline above.

582 07/04/1957 22:10 Germany Hannover woh djh
Happy Fourth of July! I envy you for all the celebrating you
are probably doing.
Since the man who picked me up was going to Hanover and not
Bremen, I stayed there last night.
Shall go to Osnabruck now, and hope to be in Arnham Holland,
tonight. Love, Dave

583 07/04/1957 22:30 Germany Hannover djh djh
Got here at 22:00. Slept in the train station, Now going to
Osnabruck, then to Arnham. Very difficult to find a ride.

925 07/04/1957 23:30 Netherlands Hanover>Oberhausen djh djh
HOT, sunny.
07:00. Picked up on autobahn 12:00-18:00. Two men driving a
5-ton double trailer truck picked me up. They were swell.
They gave me a huge lunch of _real_ goulash. I then got very
good rides to 30 km from Arnham. It was 20:00 and I was very
discouraged. Then, 7 km from the frontier, a young German
doctor picked me up. He took me to his house for the night,
right across the Dutch border in a town that was German before
WWII. He and his wife gave me the most wonderful dinner. We
listened to records after dinner. I am _so_ lucky. Went to bed
at 00:00 after taking a bath.

584 07/05/1957 14:00 Netherlands Arnham woh djh
Hi everybody. I stayed last night in Arnham. Got here to
Amsterdam at noon. Shall go to the Hague this afternoon. It's
still terribly hot. Love, Dave

585 07/05/1957 14:10 Netherlands Arnham djh djh
arrive here 13:30. Shall go this afternoon to the Hague. Hope
there will be a place for me at the Hostel.

926 07/05/1957 23:30 Netherlands Elt>Arn>Utr>Ams>Haag djh djh
overcast, warm, sunny, HOT.
08:00. After a good night's sleep, heard a news broadcast in
English. had bkfst, went to frontier for a lift 09:30.
reached Arnham 10:20. With Canadians to Utrecht 12:30. Arr.
Amsterdam 13:30. had lunch of coke and ice cream. Left
Amsterdam 16:30, after writing many postcards. Arr. Den Haag
17:30, YH at Scheveningen den Haag 18:30. After talking with
two girls from New Zealand and Union of South Africa, bought
some milk and had supper. went to bed after taking a shower at
22:45.

586 07/06/1957 12:01 Netherlands Den Haag woh djh
Hello again, I got there to the Hague yesterday afternoon.
Since Claudine doesn't finish her exams till the 8th, I shall
stay here till then, and then go the 110 miles to Brussels.
The youth hostel here is wonderful. It's an old estate right
on the ocean, with acres of woods and lawn. Love, Dave

587 07/06/1957 12:30 Netherlands Den Haag djh djh
Arrived here yesterday afternoon. Shall stay here until the
8th July, then shall go to Bruxelles. Shall arrive there in
the evening. The Youth Hostel here is marvelous - on the
beach, with woods.

927 07/06/1957 23:30 Netherlands den Haag djh djh
sunny, HOT, at night a thunderstorm.
07:00. Had a huge bkfst. Then came into the center. Cashed
TC 10:30. Walked around awhile, had a very good lunch for
$.40. Wrote some pc's. Back to YH 15:00. Rested till supper
at 18:00, then bought some milk after supper and had some
sandwiches. Took a shower, went to bed at 22:30.

928 07/07/1957 23:30 Netherlands den Haag djh djh
sunny, mild.
07:15. Had bkfst, then washed several things. went for a
walk, then read the newspaper (NY Tribune). Bought milk, cigs,
and an apple, had lunch 12:00. slept on the ocean for a few
hours, then listened to a band concert on the front lawn of the
YH, then planned my trip to Bruxelles. After supper, "talked"
with two deaf mute German boys. They were very nice. went to
bed at 22:30.

929 07/08/1957 23:30 Belgium Haag>Rott>Ant>Bxl djh djh
sunny, warm, a little rain.
07:30. After bkfst. at 08:00, left YH at 09:30. Took a bus &
tram to autostrade to Rotterdam. Arr. there 20:30. Arr.
Rotterdam 11:00, left 12:00. Arr. Roosenbad 13:30. Frontier
14:00. Antwerpen 15:00, Bruxelles 16:30. Walked around
Bruxelles with the German boy I came from den Haag with. Took
him to the YH at Bxl. We bought some frites and went to the
Grand'Place. After taking him to the YH, I called Mme. D. at
19:30. Started towards the tram. Again met the Bxl. boys I
had met on the ship and in Koln, as they were coming out of
Gare du Nord. Arr. Claudine's house 20:00. Had supper, read
my mail, unpacked, put on clean clothes, took a walk. Claudine
and LuLu got back from exams 22:30. To bed 23:00.

930 07/09/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
sunny, warm, then mild.
09:15. After bkfst, took a bath. Went shopping with Claudine
and her mother in the morning. In the afternoon went with
Claudine downtown to the dentist. We met LuLu and Leo at
18:15. Then went to buy some shoes for Claudine. Back for
supper at 19:30. The German aunt ate with us. At 20:30 we
picked up Leo and went to Bois de la Cambre. then downtown
were we had some ice cream (Dame Blanche). Back home 23:00,
bed at 23:45.

589 07/10/1957 12:00 Belgium Bruxelles woh djh
Hi everybody - Well, I finally caught up with your letters when
I arrived here in Brussels day before yesterday. Not quite all
of them, though, for Claudine sent 4 of them to Sweden which
haven't yet gotten back. I just got one form you in the mail
today, Mum. I'm glad you had such a good time on your vacation.
I suppose that I shouldn't say I expected you to win the golf
prize, but I know you too well to expect anything less.
Bill, what's this I hear about your getting a new car? These
American capitalists! I thought you'd never part with that
limousine out back we were all so proud of. Which Phyll is
this you went up to Maine to see?! (If you won't be at home
this summer, send me your address so I can write to you. Since
I have Sis's address, I'll write to her when I finish this
letter).
Since my postcards will be a few weeks in arriving, I'll tell
you a little about my trip back from Sweden:
I left Goteborg on the 1st of July. I spent the night in a
youth hostel in Halsingborg, Sweden. There, I met a man who
was travelling with his wife by car. He offered to take me to
Lubeck, Germany.

634 07/10/1957 12:15 Belgium Bruxelles woh djh
The next morning we took the ferry from Halsingborg to
Helsingor, Denmark. In the afternoon we stopped just below
Copenhagen for lunch and a swim. We spent the night in Gedser,
at the souther tip of Denmark. At 5:00 the next morning we
took the ferry from Gedser to Grossenbrode in northern Germany.
At Lubeck I got a ride to Hamburg, and from there another to
Hanover, where I spent the night.
the next morning two men driving an 8-ton truck drove me to
Oberhausen, Germany. I hoped to be in Arnham, Holland; but
since it was already 8 p.m. I was getting worried. But a
doctor picked me up, and after talking with him awhile, he
invited me to spend the night with him and his wife. As has
been my custom when a driver invites me to drink or eat lunch
as his guest, I refused once (but just once!).
When I got to the house, I took a warm bath and had a delicious
dinner. Since it was the 4th of July, the doctor put a stack
of American records on the phonograph, brought out a case of
beer, and said we three could have our own little celebration.
since I was all but an invited guest, I couldn't refuse. What
a ball we had!. The next morning I went on to Amsterdam.
after spending a few hours there, I went to the Hague in the
afternoon. Since it was only the 5th and I couldn't be in
Brussels before the 8th, I spent 3 nights at the YH at the
Hague.

635 07/10/1957 12:30 Belgium Bruxelles woh djh
I spent 3 nights at the YH at the Hague. It was a beautiful
YH. Had acres of lawn, gardens, and woods. we were right on
the North Sea, so I did much swimming as well as sightseeing.
On the 8th I passed through Rotterdam and Antwerp and arrived
in Brussels. passing by the North Station I met the same boy
from Brussels who I had met on the boat. We had seen each
other on a bridge in Cologne, Germany - he in a train, I on
foot. He was just getting back from Copenhagen. "Isn't it a
small world!"
I'm having a ball here in Brussels. Last night Claudine,
Lucienne, Leo (Lu-Lu's boy friend) and I went dancing in a park
as we had done 2 years ago when Cl. arrived from the States.
So, although I miss you all so much, I'm having fun. Time is
passing so quickly.
When you write me, please put the date on the letter - it
helps. If there is any important mail for me, please send it
on, for I'll be leaving for Vienna in two weeks. Dad, how much
did I get in my last pay check? Enough, I hope. Love to you
all. Dave

931 07/10/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
sunny, mild, rainy, sunny.
08:45. After bkfst, got a haircut. then looked at the Brown
Calendar with Claudine, then helped Mme. & Cl. clean some
fruit. After lunch wrote a few letters, "talked" with Claudine
for two hours. Then we went for a walk. Got back at 18:30.
Helped Claudine to get supper. When her mother got home, we
ate. Went for a short walk with Claudine till 21:00. Leo came
for a little while. Went to bed 22:45.

588 07/11/1957 12:00 Belgium Bruxelles gmh Madi
Dear Mrs. Hogarth, I thank you so much for the instant coffee
you sent me with David. After his trip to Sweden he came back,
sunburned and in good health.
I hope you and your family are fine. With my best wishes to all
of you.
Sincerely, M. Diwald

932 07/11/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
sunny, mild.
07:45. After bkfst, wrote some letters. In the afternoon,
went downtown with Claudine. Took care of some business ant
the Holland-America Line office. Met Claudine's co-workers,
bought some flowers for Claudine and some postcards. After
supper went for a walk with Claudine, LuLu and Leo. Went to
bed 23:00.

933 07/12/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
overcast, mil.
09:00. After bkfst, took a bath, then went shopping with
Claudine. after lunch addressed 30 pc and wrote 10. Then
washed some clothes. at 16:00 went to a park with Claudine
till 18:30. after supper, wen went to Claudine's school to see
if she had passed her final exams, which she had. The at 22:00
to a cellar cafe where all the students were celebrating. at
00:00, arr. at the fourth place, where we stayed till 02:30.
Then to a friend's house for soup, wind, records, and jokes
till 03:30. Took Leo home. Arr. home 04:00. To bed 04:30.
was already dawn when I went to bed.

934 07/13/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
mild, overcast, sunny, rainy.
11:00. After washing some clothes and bkfst, read five letters
which had traveled all over the place to reach me. Helped
Claudine to wash her bike in the afternoon. The Leo came, and
Claudine, he and I talked for a few hours, mostly about Madi's
bad disposition. After supper, LuLu, Leo, Claudine, and I went
to Leo's house. we showed some slides. Talked with Leo's
family and sang songs. Back home 22:45. To bed 23:30.
Madi is almost unbearable.

935 07/14/1957 23:30 Belgium Bxl>Waterloo>Bxl djh djh
overcast, mild, sunny.
09:30. after bkfst, wrote 25 pc. Had lunch 12:45. At 15:00,
went with LuLu, Leo, Lili (Leo's sister) and Claudine to
Jacques's (friend who lives at Waterloo, went out with
Claudine, Joan Burton, and me two years ago). had tea,
Claudine and I went for a walk. Had supper 19:00. Danced
afterwards. Back home 23:30. To bed 00:15. Was really fun.

590 07/15/1957 12:00 Belgium Bruxelles wgh djh
Dear Bill, I can't rightly say that this statue reminded me of
you. I just thought it might help to teach you the facts of
life. (Hope it isn't censored by the P.O. or banned in
Boston). Dave

936 07/15/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
rainy.
09:00. Had bkfst, took a bath. Washed some things. Ironed 2
pr. pants. After lunch, wrote 5 pc with Claudine. Changed my
clothes. At 14:30, went with Claudine to her aunt', where we
had tea and spent the afternoon. Back home at 19:00. After a
quick supper, left for the movies 19:15. Saw a very good
Russian film, "The 41st." Excellent. Film got over 22:45.
Had some frites. Took the tram back home. Arrived 23:15.
Talked with Claudine about us. LuLu arrived 23:45. Went to
bed 00:15.

937 07/16/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
rainy, drizzly.
09:15. In the morning went to a lake just outside of Brussels
with Claudine. after lunch, went downtown with her. Posted 35
pc. Claudine bought some material, then I waited for her at
the dentist's. She showed me a red-light street. Bought a
cheap lighter, some roses for Claudine, and some frites. Back
home at 17:00. After supper, listened to Mozart and Bach with
Claudine, on the radio. Talked with Leo and LuLu awhile. To
bed at 22:00.

938 07/17/1957 23:30 Belgium Bxl>Huizingen>Bxl djh djh
sunny, warm, mild.
06:45. After bkfst., left on the tram for Claudine's aunt's,
where I got Claudine's cousin's bike. Claudine and I left at 09:00
for Huizingen. Passed Waterloo 10:00. Reached Huizingen
10:30. We had lunch in the park there. Stayed all afternoon.
Left 16:00. Arr. Claudine's aunt's 18:15. Tram to
Claudine's.. Arr. 19:00. At night listened to a concert with
Claudine till 21:30. Went to bed 22:30.

939 07/18/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
rainy.
09:15. Got a letter form Sis. Went with Claudine while she
got her passport renewed. After lunch went downtown with
Claudine. We got some cheese, then went to the train station,
where Claudine bought her ticket to Salzburg. Got back home at
19:30. After supper we took Alice (the old Prague woman) to
the tram. Read the newspaper, talked with the 3 Diwald women,
went to bed at 23:15.

591 07/19/1957 12:00 Belgium Bruxelles woh djh
Dear Mum, Dad, and Bill, thanks tons for the letters.
Yesterday I got note from Sis. She sounds like she is having a
great time. Apparently she'll do anything to keep Tommy with
her: she said he stepped on some glass and had to have 23
stitches. Because of that, he had to stay at the Cape for a
week!
I got your letter yesterday, Bill. You got yourself quite a
job. How do you do it? I'm glad to hear that things are going
well with Phyllis. In a few years, Mum better get out her
crying sheet: weddings will be coming one after the other. _In
principle_ Claudine and I are now engaged. She plans on coming
over to the States for good in two years. We shan't get
married till June of '60, at the earliest. At least Mum
doesn't have to worry about my doing anything before I finish
school. Of course, if I have to go into the service for a few
years, we might wait till I'm through with that. We'll cross
that bridge when we come to it.
I hope you all approve of Claudine. Since it is I who will be
marrying her I suppose it doesn't matter what you all think of
her. I think you'll be able to put up with her, though.

636 07/19/1957 12:15 Belgium Bruxelles woh djh
How did you hear that I made Dean's List? that was quite a
surprise to me. You'll be getting a letter soon telling how
much my scholarship will be next hear. Let's keep our fingers
crossed.
Now for news from the battle-front: As you can guess, I'm
still having the most wonderful time possible. The only snag
is Claudine's mother's disposition. When she's in a good mood
she's wonderful. When she's in a bad mood, though, she's
unbearable. Already I'm having trouble with the in-laws.
Here are my plans for the rest of the summer: Monday July 22
Claudine and I are going down to Namur to see a friend of hers.
We're then taking a boat ride down the Meuse River to Dinant.
It's supposed to be a very beautiful ride. I'll spend the
night at the YH in Dinant, then go on the next day to
Luxembourg. Passing through Germany and France, I'll arrive in
Salzburg, Austria, on July 27. On her way to Vienna by train,
Claudine is stopping at Salzburg for the same two days that
I'll be there.

637 07/19/1957 12:30 Belgium Bruxelles woh djh
On her way to Vienna by train, Claudine is stopping at Salzburg
for the same two days that I'll be there. On the 29th, we'll
both go on to Vienna - she by train, I by hitchhiking. At
Vienna Claudine will have classes at the university in the
morning and her afternoons and evenings will be free so that we
can have fun together. After three weeks I'll leave on August
26th for the AFS summer camp in southern Austria. Claudine and
I will both arrive there on the 17th. On the 26th I'll take a
train to Brussels, arriving the 27th. The 28th a train at 6:00
a.m. for Rotterdam, where I'll embark.
Since I don't yet know what my address in Vienna will be,
continue to send my letters here to Brussels. Mrs. Diwald will
forward them. After August 12th until the 21st you can send my
letters by airmail ($.15) by airmail to the following address:
AFS Summercamp, Weissensee-Patazipf, Post
Techendorf/Weissensee, Karnten, Austria. Be sure to include
the return address. That's all for now. Love and kisses, Dave
p.s. Bill, if you need an excuse to kiss Phyll, give her one
for me.

940 07/19/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
sunny, warm.
09:00. Did a wash in the morning. Read letters from Bill and
Dotty. In the afternoon went to see Mme. deLeener with
Claduine. It was very good to see her again. Back to
Claudine's at 16:30. At 19:00, to Leo Alimenti's, where we had
dinner: first an aperitif, then lasagne, then fried chicken,
frites, salad, with wine, then cake, pie (cheese pie), cookie
and coffee. An outstanding meal. Afterwards we talked till
22:15. Back home 22:30. To bed 23:00.

941 07/20/1957 23:30 Belgium Bruxelles djh djh
overcast, mild, rainy.
09:15. After bkfst wrote two letters. Then went with Claudine
to the dentist's. In the afternoon we went to visit the site
of the '58 World Exposition. We talked most of the afternoon.
Got back home at 19:30. Claudine went to bed at 21:00. I
talked with Leo and LuLu, said good-bye to Leo, helped Mme.
Diwald do the dishes. Went to bed 23:30.

942 07/21/1957 23:30 Belgium Bxl>Gaasbeck>Bxl djh djh
rainy, sunny, rainy.
07:45. after bkfst left at 09:30 with Claudine for the chateau
at Gaasbeek. Arrived at the town 11;00. Waited in a cafe for
an hour till the rain cleared. walked 3 km to the chateau. It
was quite beautiful. We especially liked the kitchen and a
little bedroom overlooking the garden. left there 12:45. Had
to run all the way back to the town so as not to miss the tram.
Back home 14:45, after being held up by a parade for the 21st.
Said goodbye to Lulu. Claudine helped me to pack my bags,
then I helped her sort out all my letters to her. After supper
took a bath, finished packing. To bed at 22:45.

592 07/22/1957 12:00 Belgium Dinant woh djh
Hi, there. Left Brussels today. Am now on my way to Salzburg,
Austria. Then on to Vienna. I'm spending the night at the YH
here at Dinant.
I'm already getting very excited about getting home. Europe is
great _for a visit_. Love, Dave

593 07/22/1957 12:10 Belgium Dinant djh djh
Left Bruxelles today. Shall stay here at Dinant for the night.
Tomorrow to Luxembourg.
It will certainly be well to be back home. Even better when
Claudine will be with me.

943 07/22/1957 23:30 Belgium Bxl>Namur>Dinant djh djh
sunny, mild, rainy, sunny, rainy, etc.
07:15. After bkfst and saying goodbye to Mr. & Mme. Diwald,
left for station with Claudine. Arr. 08:15, Left for Namur
08:24. Arrived 09:00, met Claudine's friend, left on the Meuse
for Dinant. After passing several locks and much beautiful
scenery, arrived Dinant 13:00. Waited an hour for the rain to
stop, then toured the chateau-fort. Claudine and her friend
came with me when I registered at the Auberge de Jeunesse. I
went with them to the station. They left 18:30. Took my
rucksack to the YH. Washed up. I lost the cover to my camera.
Damn! After going up to the chateau to look unsuccessfully
for my case, came back to the YH, wrote letters and pc's. Went
to bed 22:30.

594 07/23/1957 20:00 Luxembourg Luxembourg woh djh
Dear all, Arrived here in Luxembourg City today. The country
is very picturesque and friendly.
I hope to reach Strasbourg, France, tomorrow. Hitchhiking
isn't very good around here.
Love to all, Dave

595 07/23/1957 20:10 Luxembourg Luxembourg djh djh
Arrived here at 17:00. Shall have to sleep on the floor
tonight, as there are no more beds. I hope I shall reach
Strasbourg France tomorrow, but hitchhiking isn't going very
well here.

944 07/23/1957 23:30 Luxembourg Din>Roch>Mar>Bas>Arl djh djh
overcast, mild, rainy.
07:30. after bkfst, left YH at 08:45. Reached Rochefort
11:15, March‚ 13:15, Bastogne 15:45, Arlon 16:15, frontier to
Luxembourg 16:30, Luxembourg 17:15, YH 17:30. Since the YH was
full, I have to sleep on the floor tonight. It's better than
nothing, however. It's a very picturesque hostel, right under
Pons Adolf. Took a shower, wrote 5 pc's. After lounging around
for awhile and eating supper, went to bed 21:45.

596 07/24/1957 20:00 France Strasbourg djh djh
Arrived here after only two cars from Luxembourg. Bought
perfume for Mum and Sis. Shall go to Ulm tomorrow. How
terrible the weather is!

945 07/24/1957 23:30 France Lux>Metz>Strasbourg djh djh
rainy, mild, overcast.
07:00. After bkfst., left hostel 09:00. While walking through
the center of Luxembourg, a man picked me up, even though I
wasn't yet hitching. he also picked up 1 DK and 2 B. Arrived
frontier 11:00. we stopped and he gave us all wine, then drove
us all to Metz, arr. 12:00. Picked up 1:30, 40 km from Metz,
taken right to Strasbourg by one car. On the way we stopped
and he bought me a beer. arr. Strasbourg 16:00 (YH same time).
went downtown, bought supper, pc, 1 perfume for Mum and Sis.
Back at YH, arranged everything, wrote pc, had supper. Then
talked for awhile. Went to bed 21:45.

597 07/25/1957 20:00 Germany Munich woh djh
Hi, there. I left Strasbourg this morning. Passed through
Stuttgart and Ulm, through the Black Forest. Indeed the most
beautiful drive I have ever taken.
Shall go on to Salzburg, Austria tomorrow. I'll meet Claudine
there. Love, Dave

598 07/25/1957 20:10 Germany Munich djh djh
Left Strasbourg this morning. Passed through Stuttgart and
Ulm, through the Black Forest. At 6:00 in the morning
tomorrow, taking the train to Salzburg, where you'll meet
Claudine.

946 07/25/1957 23:30 Germany Stras>Freund>Stutt>M djh djh
overcast, mild, rainy, cloudy.
07:00. Left YH 08:00. Reached autostrade 09:15. Crossed
frontier 10:15, Felndsted 12:15, Stuttgart 14:45. Passed over
1,400 meter high mountains in the Black Forest. It was the
most beautiful "paysage" I have yet seen. The weather was no
good for pictures. Picked up 16:00, taken right to Munchen.
Arr. 18:45. Went to central station. Bought ticket to
Salzburg. Wrote pc, had supper (bread, butter, & milk).
Talked in the waiting room until 23:00 with a girl from S and a
boy from Ceylon. We had a ball. Dozed off.

599 07/26/1957 20:10 Austria Salzburg djh djh
At 06:00 this morning boarded the train at Munich which
Claudine was taking from Bxl-Salzburg. We arrived at Salzburg
at 09:00. We are having much fun together, with nobody to
interrupt us. We'll go to Vienna the 28 July, by train.

947 07/26/1957 23:30 Austria Munchen>Salzburg djh djh
sunny & cloudy, mild.
Didn't sleep well at all, just for a few hours in the waiting
room of the station. Got on the train Bruxelles-Wien 06:45.
Met Claudine. We arrived Salzburg 09:00. Cashed a tc, left
our bags at the YH. At 10:30 went downtown. Visited Mozart's
museum (where he was born) and the city in general. Came back
and registered at the YH at 14:00. Afterwards we went back to
town. At 18:30 we went to a fine restaurant and had a
delicious, filling dinner for only $.60 apiece. Back to YH
[which, it turns out, was in fact a guesthouse for
Alkoholfreiverein - AA] 20:15. wrote 4 pc, washed. To bed
22:15.

948 07/27/1957 23:30 Austria Salzburg djh djh
overcast, mild, rain from 10:00 on.
07:15. After bkfst., went to the center with Claudine. We sat
by the river for an hour, then went to see the cathedral. Went
up by the chateau and looked over the city for awhile. It was
raining so hard we sat till 16:00, then saw Richard III, in
German, with Lawrence Olivier. afterward we had supper at the
same restaurant as last night, a delicious, filling meal for
only $.35 [turned out the restaurant was part of a cooking
school]. Back to YH at 21:00. Started a letter home. Went to
bed 22:00.

600 07/28/1957 12:00 Austria Salzburg woh djh
Hi, there. I've got a lot to tell you about, but not much
enthusiasm for writing. Here's what I've been doing lately.
Left Dinant 7/23. Slept in Luxembourg city, next night in
Strasbourg France. Then on to Munich. The trip from Strasbourg
to Munich was the most beautiful I have had. It was right
through the Black Forest. The road wound through valleys and
mile-high mountains. The only thing that burns me up is that it
has been raining almost constantly. Consequently I have had no
opportunities to take pictures. Oh, well, when I'm at the AFS
camp in Karnten, a trip has been planned to Grossglockner, the
highest mountain in Austria (over three miles). Then I'll get
a chance for good pictures.
I got to Munich a day earlier than I had planned. I went to
the central station. I knew that the train Claudine was taking
to Salzburg left Brussels at 9 the night of the 25th. when I
looked on the timetable I found that the same train stopped in
Munich at 6 a.m. on the 26th. So I got a ticket to Salzburg.
At 6 the next morning I got on the train. I found Claudine,
sleeping. Was she surprised when she found me sitting next to
her when she awoke, for she hadn't expected to see me before
Vienna.

638 07/28/1957 12:15 Austria Salzburg woh djh
We arrived at Salzburg 10 a.m. on the 26th. Left our things at
the YH, then visited the center. Saw Mozart's birthplace. At
night we had a delicious supper of soup (beef noodle), veal
cutlets, beets, potatoes, salad, mild, and chocolate pudding
with whipped cream, for only 60 cents apiece. And the
restaurant was very old and picturesque. That night we
listened to a performance of Mozart's "Don Giovane" in the
market place. It was quite interesting. Yesterday it rained
all day, so we didn't do much. Went to see the movie "Richard
III," in German. Ate at the same restaurant as the night
before.

639 07/28/1957 12:30 Austria Salzburg woh djh
Today we are leaving for Vienna. If you wish to write me there
before August 12, send the letter to Claudine at the address on
the back of this envelope. She will know the letters are for
me. If you put c/o's on the letter, it would be too confusing,
so don't put my name on the envelope. Claudine will know the
letters are for me. Copy the address _exactly_ as it is on the
reverse side. You will have to send the letters by air mail,
$.15. So far my money is going fine, so don't bother sending
me any. I'll let you know when I run out. I can't see that
that can possibly happen. I am sure the boat will arrive in
N.Y. September 7. That is, unless we run into bad weather.
after August 12th, send my mail to the address at the AFS camp
which I gave you. Don't bother writing too often - I'll be
home in 6 weeks now. Love (much!) Dave.
Fraulein Claudine Diwald, c/o Frau Gusti Baum, _Wien VI_,
Loquaiplatz 9, Austria

949 07/28/1957 23:30 Austria Salzburg>Vienna djh djh
cloudy, cool.
07:15. Left YH at 08:00. Arr. station 08:30. Boarded train
10:30. Arr. Vienna 16:00. Took Claudine's luggage to her room, then
went to the station to find a room for me. We got to my room
18:30. It's costing me 40 shilling per day. Walked Claudine
home at 20:30. Got home 21:00, washed myself, went to bed at
22:15.

950 07/29/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
[note from Claudine for me to give my host at room: Ich werde
spat schlafen und brauche kein Fruhstuck hier. Ist es Ihnen
recht? = I'm going to sleep late and not take any breakfast
here. Is that okay with you?]
sunny, mild.
Up at 10:00. Did a wash and washed. At 11:30 went to
University, where I met Claudine at 12;00. We walked around,
bought food for lunch, ate at Stadtpark, and fed the sparrows.
Visited St. Stephen's Cathedral and other things in the
afternoon. Had supper at 20:00. walked to Claudine's house.
Sat in the park for two hours. Left her at 23:00, got home
23:45, to bed 00:30.
p.s. In the morning Claudine gave me letters from Sis and Bill
Fredlund, which her mother had forwarded.

951 07/30/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
sunny, mild, overcast with a little rain.
10:00. Went to University, met Claudine 12:00. We bought
bread, meat, and sardines for lunch and supper. Then we walked
to Schoenbrunn Castle (the Summer Castle). arr. 14:00. Had
lunch, then toured the castle, which was much like Versailles.
Sat in the park, then walked around till 20:00, when we went to
a concert in the palace: Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algerie." it
was a very interesting Italian opera in an Algerian setting.
The theatre was once the personal theater of the Austrian Royal
family, quite beautiful. The opera finished at 22:30. Took
Claudine home 23:00. Got home 00:00, to bed 00:30.

601 07/31/1957 12:00 Austria Vienna woh djh
Dear Mum, Dad, and Bill. Boy, are you ever lucky, getting all
of these _fabulously_ interesting letters from me. I just
finished writing one to Sis. I really don't have much to say,
but we're at Claudine's room now, and since she is taking a
nap, I guess this is as good a time as any to write.
After spending a few days in Salzburg, we came to Vienna on the
28th. We'll stay here till August 17th, when we'll go down to
the AFS Summer-camp on the Weissensee. I got a room here in
Vienna, for I could stay at the HY for only 3 days. It isn't
too expensive and it's nice to have a room all to myself.
Although I'll be home five weeks after you get this letter, I'd
love a few lines from you. You can send an airmail letter
($.15) before August 12th to the address on the back of this
envelope. Copy it exactly as given, word for word, in just the
order given. Then I'll be sure to get the letter. after the
12th you can write me at the Summer Camp address, which I have
already sent you.

640 07/31/1957 12:15 Austria Vienna woh djh
Last night Claudine and I went just outside the city to
Schoenbrunn Palace, which used to be the summer palace of the
Austrian royal family. There, in the formal royal theatre, a
richly-decorated small room, we heard G. Rossini's opera
"L'Italiana in Algerie." It was very interesting, being the
first live opera I have ever heard. I guess I'll always prefer
musicals such as "The King and I," though.
Every morning, Claudine goes to her German class at the
University till noon. Then I meet her there, and we walk
around, visiting museums and just plain having fun together.

641 07/31/1957 12:30 Austria Vienna woh djh
Vienna is a wonderful city. It's so huge that it'll take me
all of the three weeks I'm here to see it all.
We plan on going to an open-air concert of Strauss's waltzes
soon, then to Prater Riesenrad (a fabulous amusement park),
also back to the same theatre as before for Hayden's operetta,
"De Welt auf dem Monde."
All in all, we'll be having quite a time.
I'm counting the days till I'll see you all again. I'm looking
forward to getting back to school, and to the goo old "American
Way of Life."
Love and Kisses, Dave

602 07/31/1957 18:00 Austria Vienna woh djh
Dear all, This is probably one of the last postcards you'll be
getting from me, for I have only a few more stops before I come
home.
I arrived here at Vienna from Salzburg on the 28th. On the
17th of August we'll leave for Weissensee. Vienna is one of
the most beautiful cities I have yet seen, very proud and
regal. Love, Dave

952 07/31/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
overcast, mild, sunny.
10:00. Took a bath, then washed some clothes. Met Claudine at
noon. we had lunch, then went to her room, where she took a
nap while I wrote some letters. When she woke up, we "talked"
for a few hours. We had a wonderful supper at 19:00. Had an
ice cream on the way home. Left her at 21:00, home at 21:45,
to bed 22:30.

953 08/01/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
sunny, mild.
09:00. Read Robert Penn Warren's "At Heaven's Gate" for an
hour. Then washed and went to the university. Got there at
11:00, read till noon, when I met Claudine. We went and had
lunch, sat and talked with some Americans. At 14:00 toured the
national library with a group from the university. afterward
sat in the Volksgarten and had ice cream. Had supper at 18:30.
Then back to Claudine's room. I left there at 22:30, home
23:15. To bed 23:45.

954 08/02/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
sunny, warm.
10:15. Met Claudine at noon at the university. We had lunch,
then walked to Prater, Vienna's amusement park. Took a ride on
the largest ferris wheel [riesenrad] in the world. At 17:00
took the tram to the Westbahnhof, where we found train times.
At 19:00 visited friends of Claudine's parents. Had supper at
21:00, then sat in the park in front of Claudine's apartment
until 23:30. Back home 00:15, to bed 00:30.

955 08/03/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
warm, sunny.
10:45. Arr. Claudine's apartment 11:40. We went shopping
12:00. Had lunch, bought food for tomorrow. Back to
Claudine's apartment 14:15. At 18:15 went and had supper.
Then went to a concert at the Rathaus at 20:00. It was very
good! Took Claudine home. Left her, got home 23:00. To bed
23:15.

956 08/04/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
a little cloudy, mild.
09:30. Went to Claudine's apartment at 11:00. We had lunch
(bread, sausage, cheese, apfelsaft). At 14:00 we went to her
mother's friend's country cottage for the afternoon. We had a
very good time there. At 20:00, back to Claudine's. I left
there 22:30, went to bed 23:30.

957 08/05/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
cloudy, mild, sunny.
09:30. Had bkfst, took a bath, washed some clothes. To
university, met Claudine noon. We had lunch, then sat in the
Rathaus park for a while. At 14:00 she went to take care of
some business for her mother. I took some pictures, then sat
in the park waiting for Claudine till 17:00. We went and had
supper, then sat in the park by her apartment till 22:30. I
came home and went to bed 23:30.

958 08/06/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
sunny, mild.
10:00. to Claudine's 11:15, lunch 12:00. Got letters from
Sis, Brent Harold, and Dot at Claudine's. Went to the Vienna
woods in the afternoon. It was quite beautiful there. We got
back to the city at 19:30, where we had supper. Then we sat in
the park till 22:30, when Claudine went to bed and I came home.
To bed 23:30.

959 08/07/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
overcast, cloudy, mild, warm.
10:15. Paid Frau Appel the last of my rent for the room. then
went to the bank, where I cashed $60 in TC. Then to the
university, where I met Claudine at noon. We went and had
lunch. Then I bought souvenirs for the Kingstons. The visited
the crown jewels museum. Then sat for an hour in the
volksgarten. Had supper, then went to the Rathaus at 19:00 for
a concert which began 20:00. It was extremely well done. Got
over 21:45. Took Claudine home, got home 23:30. To bed 24:15.

960 08/08/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
sunny, warm.
10:30. Met Claudine at university at 11:30. She gave me a
letter from Mum which Mme. Diwald had forwarded. In it was a
check for $25.00. We cashed the check, then went and had
lunch. Then we visited the art museum. Then sat in the
Volksgarten for an hour. Afterwards we went and had supper.
Went to Claudine's at 19:30. I left her at 21:30. To bed
22:30.

603 08/09/1957 12:00 Austria Vienna woh djh &
Dear All, First, I want to thank you very much, Mum, for the
money you sent me. Although I could have enjoyed myself
without it, it did, as you wanted, make it possible for
Claudine and I to have a wonderful, unforgettable time. Now
when we eat, we look at the food before the prices, as we
hadn't done before. I doubt I'll ever use all of the money,
but now I won't have to watch my budget so carefully as before.
I got the check yesterday, in a letter Mrs. Diwald had
forwarded. Today I got still another letter from you. Thanks
for being so good about writing. It has meant a lot to me. If
you feel real ambitious, I'd love just _one_ more letter from
you in the _two_ weeks before I embark. Since I am leaving the
summer camp Monday morning the 26th, you'll have to send the
letter by the 18th in order that I get it on the 23rd. As I
said before, just copy the address on the back of the envelope
and the letter will get to me.

642 08/09/1957 12:15 Austria Vienna woh djh &
Every Wednesday and Saturday night Claudine and I go to the
concert at the Rathaus (City hall). the music is wonderful.
We hear such orchestras and the Vienna Symphonic, which is
world-renowned. the other day we went to see the imperial
crown jewels. (I'm using Claudine's pen now; mine is kaput).
They were fabulously beautiful, and they weren't rhinestones
and gold plate.
I guess Sis is going to be an old mail. She wrote me that Bill
is pinning Phyll. Oh, well, somebody has to catch the bride's
bouquet.
I hear Dad had quite a blast down at the Chatham Bars Inn. I
imagine there was a lot of work along with the fun though.
If I haven't told you enough times already, I can't wait to get
home and see you all again. Less than 4 weeks now!!

643 08/09/1957 12:30 Austria Vienna woh djh &
By the way, the weather here has been magnificent. Sunny and
mild every day since we left Salzburg. I'll end now so that
Claudine can add a word. L & K (many) Dave.
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hogarth, How nice of you to send David that
money. He finally treated me to an ice-cream. Hope many more
will follow (I mean ice-creams). It's not as good as American
ice-cream, but it'll have to do for now.
Everybody in Vienna is so pleased David is here. They don't
want to see him go. But I told them his mother would cry so
hard - so they decided to send him back. They didn't want to
be held responsible for any floods that might occur in the U.S.
Comme on a dit, Claudine
From: Mr. David Hogarth, AFS Summercamp, Weissensee-Patazipf,
_Post_Techendorf/Weissensee, Karnten, Austria.

961 08/09/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
sunny, warm, mild.
10:15. Met Claudine at 13:30. I had gotten letters from Sis
and Mum in the morning. After lunch Claudine and I went to the
Hochaus, the tallest building in Vienna, and had drinks on the
penthouse. We then went to the stadtpark, where we wrote some
letters. Went for supper 19:00. Arr. Claudine's 20:45. Left
there 23:10. Home 23:45. To bed 00:30.

962 08/10/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
overcast, mild, sunny.
10:00. Met Claudine at university 10:45. we was three films
about Austria at the university. Had lunch at noon. Bought
food for tomorrow. Wrote a letter to H.A.L. We then went to
find out about train tickets. Then had ice cream and drinks in
the Volksgarten. Had supper at 18:00. At 19:00 got to the
Rathaus, where we heard a concert 20:00-22:00. Took Claudine
home, got home at 23:45 and to bed 00:15.

963 08/11/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
sunny, warm.
10:00. Took a bath, washed some clothes. Went to Claudine's
apartment at 12:30. We had lunch. I slept for two hours while
Claudine studied. At 16:00 we went to Claudine's mother's
friend's country cottage, where we had supper. We got back to
Claudine's at 21:00. I came back to my room at 22:30, to bed
23:00.
** Claudine loves me. **

964 08/12/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
sunny, warm, thunderstorm.
10:30. Met Claudine at university at 12:00. We had lunch,
then went to the travel agency, where I got my ticket
Wien-Greifenburg. We went to Claudine's, where she got her
I.D. card. Back to the travel agency. Claudine bought her
tickets and I got mine Spittal> Bruxelles. We then sat in the
Volksgarten for ice cream. Sat out a thunderstorm. Ate supper
at Wok. Then saw "Bus Stop" in Deutsch. Took Claudine home.
Left her 23:00. Home 23:30. To bed 00:00.
p.s. Letter from Dot in morning.

965 08/13/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
sunny, warm.
11:00. Met Claudine at noon. She wasn't feeling well, so I
took her home to sleep. I came back to my room after eating
lunch. Finished a letter to Dot and wrote one to Sis. At
17:00 met Claudine and one of her aunts and uncles in
Stadtpark. We had ice cream and listened to Strauss waltzes.
After supper Claudine and I went to a very old (14 c.) wine
cellar in the Am Hof. The cellar was three floors down,
extremely picturesque. We left there very happy. When we got
to Claudine's, I gave her my school ring. Home 23:45, to bed
00:15.

966 08/14/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
sunny, warm, rain 17:00-22:00.
10:45. Met Claudine at noon. We had lunch, then
window-shopped on Maria-Hilfer Strasse. I bought some
lederhosen. We went to police to look for keys to Claudine's
room, which I had lost. Did some more shopping (window). At
17:00 met another of Claudine's aunts in the volksgarten. Had
coffee with her. She read my palm. Then Claudine and I had
supper. Got to her apartment at 19:30. Since it was raining
we couldn't go to the concert. I left her 23:00, to bed 00:15.

967 08/15/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna djh djh
sunny, warm.
10:15. Met Claudine at her apartment at 11:30. Had bkfst. at
Claudine's. We left there 15:30. Had ice cream in the
Volksgarten. at 18:00 had supper. Bent to Claudine's at
19:00. I left there at 22:15. Got home 23:00. Packed my bag,
then went to bed at 00:30.

968 08/16/1957 23:30 Austria Vienna>Lienz djh djh
sunny, warm, overcast, cool.
09:00. Took my bag to Claudine's. Bought souvenirs for Bill
and Dad. Visited the natural history museum. Met Claudine at
university at noon. We had lunch, then went to police to look
for her keys. Went to her house. Had supper 17:30. Went back
to Claudine's for the baggage. Frau Baum gave us candy and
came to the tram with us. We reached the station 19:00. On
train 19:30. left Wien 20:10. Didn't sleep much, just dozed
now and then.

969 08/17/1957 23:30 Austria Lienz>Weissensee djh djh
cold in early morning, sunny, mild, cold at night.
Talked with an Austrian teacher for a few hours. slept
03:45-05:00. Arrived Klangfort 05:15. Waited till 10:15 for
the AFS bus to Weissensee. Got to the lake 11:30. To the camp
by motorboat 11;50. Had lunch, paid for my room. Went
rowing. Fooled around with Claudine for a few hours. had
supper 18:30. went to bed 20:45.
p.s. Got a letter from Mum at noon. I was the only one to get a
letter!!

970 08/18/1957 23:30 Austria Weissensee djh djh
cool in morning , sunny, worm, cold at night.
08:15. had bkfst. went rowing with Claudine. After lunch
helped to wash dishes and carried some water. Then we all (50)
went to a mountain chateau where we danced Austrian folk dances
and drank. After supper sat around telling dirty jokes and
singing and dancing. 22:00.

971 08/19/1957 23:30 Austria Weissensee djh djh
snow at night, rainy, cold, clear.
07:00. After bkfst., just sat around, for it was raining and
there was nothing to do. Went to be after lunch while some of
the kids (including Claudine) went on a hike. Then had tea,
washed and shaved. Rowed for an hour. After supper (which
itself was a ball), we had a dance, then a campfire with
singing. 00:15.

972 08/20/1957 23:30 Austria Weissensee djh djh
sunny, cool.
08:30. Went rowing with Claudine, then played soccer for a few
hours. After lunch went rowing with Claudine again. then we
went swimming. Then talked with some French kids till supper.
Then we all went across the lake to Techendorf for dancing and
drinking. Back to camp at 01:30, and to bed at 01:45.
Since the boat drew water with everybody in it, the boys had to
walk the hour to and from Techendorf. It was a ball, though.

973 08/21/1957 23:30 Austria Weissensee djh djh
sunny, cool.
Claudine brought me my breakfast in bed, so I didn't get up
till 09:30. Then cleaned up my bed. Peeled potatoes for a few
hours, then had lunch. After lunch rowed across the lake for
cigarettes. Then climbed a mountain which overlooks Yugoslavia
and Italy. Then went for a walk with Claudine. At supper we
had a ball with the Frenchmen. "knoedel, la fesse." Dancing
and campfire at night. To bed 22:30.

604 08/22/1957 12:00 Austria Techendorf/Weissense woh djh
Hi - Here is the camp we're having a ball at on the Weissensee
(the highest lake in the Alps). Your letter, Mum, was the only
one to get here the first day - thanks tons. Got one from Sis
today.
It's been a wonderful end to my summer.
I'll doubtless arrive home shortly after this card does. Can't
wait!!!
Love to all, Dave

605 08/22/1957 12:10 Austria Techendorf/Weissense djh djh
Arrived here the 19th. Shall go tomorrow to Grossglockner.
Having great fun with Claudine. Shall leave in 4 days for
Bruxelles. La Fesse camp is were the arrow is pointing.

974 08/22/1957 23:30 Austria Weissensee djh djh
rainy, cool, sunny, mild, freezing 30F at night.
08:45. Read a Reader's digest in morning, after taking
Claudine breakfast in bed. After lunch Claudine and I read and
fooled around. Had "gouter." After supper we read some more.
Saw a baby porcupine, quite cute, wander into the tent. Went
to bed 23:00.
p.s. Letter from Sis in the morning.

975 08/23/1957 23:30 Austria Weiss>Grossglockner> djh djh
cool, overcast, sunny.
05:00. Had bkfst, left with 25 others 06:15. Crossed lake by
motorboat. Bus 06:30. Arr. Grossglockner 11:00. Lunch noon.
Then walked down the glacier to the bus. On the way back
passed 20 km from Italy, near Lienz (on the way there, we went
by the north road). Stopped at a Gasthaus, then at a Roman
villa build 64 AD by Augustus, destroyed 600 AD by a flood.
Arr. back at camp 19:30. Had supper, sang around campfire,
talked with Claudine for a few hours. To bed 00:00.

976 08/24/1957 23:30 Austria Weissensee djh djh
sunny, warm.
08:30. Read in the sun, then shaved and washed. After lunch
slept for a few hours, then talked with some boys about
American foreign policy, while Claudine went to Techendorf.
After supper, dancing, weiner roast, and singing around the
fire. To bed 00:30.

607 08/25/1957 12:00 Austria Spittal/Grossglockne woh djh
Dear Mum and Dad, Day before yesterday we came here to
Grossglockner, the 2-mile high mountain which is the highest
in Austria. I have never seen anything more magnificent. The
glacier below it was so huge that it had 50-foot deep
crevasses. See you soon. Love, Dave

606 08/25/1957 12:10 Austria Spittal/Grossglockne w &ph djh
Dear Sis and Bill, As I told Mum and Dad, this is the most
magnificent thing I have ever seen. I got a wonderful set of
pictures (I hope). The only difficulty was the snowstorm
(imagine) we had up there. At least we had a grand snowball
fight. See you soon. Love, Dave

608 08/25/1957 12:15 Austria Spittal/Grossglockne djh djh
Certainly the best thing that you have ever seen. Unimaginably
huge. Went there the 23rd of August.

977 08/25/1957 23:30 Austria Weissensee djh djh
overcast, mild, sunny.
09:45. Claudine brought me breakfast in bed. Then I wrote
some post cards. Sang some songs with the Frenchmen. After
lunch packed my clothes. Rowed across the lake for some cigs.
After supper did the dishes with the two Claudine's. Then
talked to my Claudine about saying goodbye. She is such a
_good_ girl. To bed 22:30.

978 08/26/1957 23:30 in train Weis>Neu>Spit>Bxl djh djh
sunny, warm.
08:30. Packed my bag, said goodbye to the kids. Ted rowed
Claudine and me across the lake at 11:30. We walked to Neusach
where we took the bus at 12:40 to Greifenburg. To the train
13:48 to Spittal. Had lunch at Spittal. Claudine's train left
15:32, mine 15:45. _No tears, but very sad!!_ Stood till
17:45. At Mabritz got a seat. Settled down at Salzburg. Then
tried to sleep. More about this venture in the morning.

979 08/27/1957 23:30 Belgium train>Koln>Bxl djh djh
cloudy, a little rain, mild.
As I had anticipated, I was able to get only a few hours of
light sleep. Rather tired. Arr. Koln 07:59. As soon as I arr.
Koln, saw that the train on next track was to Bxl. It left the
minute I got on it. Shaved, then ate the zemmel and cheese.
When I ate the last zemmel I found a bag of the candy I like so
much, which Claudine had put there as a surprise. She is so,
so sweet and thoughtful!!
Arr. Bxl. 12:30. took Claudine's bag to her apt. Left it with
the concierge 13:15.
At 14:00, arr. Leo's, where his parents gave me the bag and
showed me the way to Joachim's. Arr. there 14:30. took bath
right away and changed. Then had "gouter." Then went shopping
with M. & M. Joachim and Michael. Back for supper. Showed
them my slides (supper was delicious: poulet a la champignon
avec patisserie). Then packed my bag. To bed 23:30. (p.s.
Alain was in Liege) Decided to give Claudine the singing
ceramic doll.

552 08/28/1957 12:00 Netherlands Rotterdam woh djh
Dear all, Very short. Have to post the letter in 5 minutes
before we sail from Rotterdam. We aren't stopping LeHarve or
Southampton.
had a ball at AFS camp. The 24-hour train ride to Brussels was
quite pleasant.
Spent last night with the Joachim's. They were very cordial.
took the bus from Holland America Line office in Brussels right
here to pier. Just finished delicious steak lunch.
Look forward to seeing you all soon. pardon the mess and the
brevity.
See you in 10 days.
Much love and many kisses, Dave

980 08/28/1957 23:30 Netherlands Bxl>Rott>At Sea djh djh
overcast, mild, overcast, mild, calm sea.
07:00. Had bkfst with the Joachim's, said goodbye to Mme. Mr.
drove me to the HAL office. I tried to call Mr. Diwald, no
answer. Boarded bus 09:00. Stopped at frontier 11:30 for
coffee. Rotterdam 12:45. Embarked 13:00. Had lunch
(delicious steak). Cashed TC, wrote 4 air-letters, sailed at
16:00. Reached North Sea 19:00. After supper talked with
several people, drank beer till 22:30. To bed 23:15.

981 08/29/1957 23:30 at sea JVOldenbarnevelt djh djh
sunny, mild, calm sea.
07:00 for bkfst. Then cashed $30.00 in TC's. Bought a watch.
Passed Isle of Wright 09:00. Did a rather large wash. Sat on
deck talking till the delicious lunch. slept and walked around
in the afternoon. After supper talked, drank, and smoked
(c'est l'habitude maintenant) till 23:30. To bed 00:00.

982 08/30/1957 23:30 at sea JVOldenbarnevelt djh djh
sunny, cool, calm sea.
06:45. After bkfst. sat on deck for awhile, then watched the
children playing for an hour. Rested in my cabin. After lunch
slept and walked around deck till supper. After supper washed,
started reading "The Iliad" in bed. To sleep 22:00.

983 08/31/1957 23:30 at sea JVOldenbarnevelt djh djh
cloudy, cool, very rough sea.
07:00. walked around, then went swimming in morning. Looked
at my slides. After lunch slept on deck, had tea. Had martini
before supper. After supper talked wwith a Dutch kid almost
identical to Nick. To bed 22:00.

984 09/01/1957 23:30 at sea JVOldenbarnevelt djh djh
sunny, mild, rough sea.
07:00. After bkfst., walked around deck, bought watch band,
talked with ~Nick. After lunch filled out customs declaration,
read "Les Mouches," "La Putain Respectueuse," and "Huis Clos,"
three short plays by Sartre. Had tea. After supper saw a very
amusing review given by a group of actors aboard. 22:30.

985 09/02/1957 23:30 at sea JVOldenbarnevelt djh djh
sunny, mild, choppy sea.
07:00. After bkfst., soaked up some sun on deck for a few
hours. took a shower. after lunch listened to two lectures.
Slept for awhile. Then after supper drank and talked and saw
"The Benny Goodman Story." To bed 22:;30.

986 09/03/1957 23:30 at sea JVOldenbarnevelt djh djh
sunny, warm, calm sea.
07:00. After bkfst. got a haircut. Then to the ship's surgeon
to see about my fever, which is almost unbearable. Then swam
for awhile to cool off. Sat in the sun. In the afternoon
bought and started to read "End as a Man." After supper
finished the book To bed 22:15.

987 09/04/1957 23:30 at sea JVOldenbarnevelt djh djh
sunny, warm, small sea.
07:00. After bkfst rested. Bought and began "The Naked and
the Dead." After lunch continued to read, sat in the sun,
played chess. After supper again read. Went to bed 20:45.

988 09/05/1957 23:30 at sea JVOldenbarnevelt djh djh
temp & weather ?
Last night I had headache, sore throat, stomach ache, muscular
and chest pains, fever, and chills. Consequently I didn't
sleep. When I got up at 08:00, I almost fainted, so after a
very light bkfst., I went to see the surgeon. He put me right
in the hospital with pneumonia and a temperature of 104.4F.
Lost my lunch twice in the afternoon. Felt a little better
after this. While everyone else had a lousy farewell dinner, I
had wonderful stale biscuits, cool tea, and aspirin (ha, ha!).
To sleep 20:30.

989 09/06/1957 23:30 at sea sea>N.Y.Harbor djh djh
sunny, mild.
06:45. Slept fairly well. Temp. down to 102.2F. When nurse
changed my bed, she found I had soaked my mattress completely
with perspiration. was feeling much better at noon, so got a
regular lunch. afternoon again I got very sick. Doctor
decided to give me penicillin. Sighted Long Island 14:30, New
York Harbor 21:00. Shot of penicillin again, before going to
sleep (this shot on the other cheek). To bed 21:30, after
supper of fresh orange juice.

990 09/07/1957 23:30 USA N.Y.Harbor>Needham djh djh
sunny, mild.
05:30. Penicillin helped great deal. Temp. practically normal
now. So I took shower, had another shot, bkfst., was visited
and examined by ship and harbor doctor. Arr. HAL pier 07:00.
After being examined by three doctors at 08:00, given
permission to debark and go home. Debarked 08:30. Met Mum,
Dad, Sis. Took three hours at customs. Left Hoboken 11:30,
stooped for ah hour on way to eat. Got home 17:30. Fini.

991 09/26/1957 23:30 USA Brown,Prov. RI djh djh
Arrived Brown 09/11/57. Cough from pneumonia still bothered
me. An x-ray by infirmary showed I had scars on lungs and
bronchitis. Cough continued several weeks. Lost 15 lbs.
9/2-9/12.
9/20 developed symptoms of allergy to penicillin given me 9/6
and 9/7. Horrible symptoms lasted 5 days, with medication.