27 Oct 65 : Poor Jim and the Aussie flies : Melbourne, Australia

'We popped into a few of the pubs. These have all the atmosphere of an English pub, but look like public lavatories!!'

Apologies for the long break!

Hi all, apologies for the very long hiatus since the last letter - I've been working on another project which is consuming a great deal of my time, and have been unwell and on holiday, and in short haven't had the time! I had planned to put the blog completely on hold - but I've … Continue reading Apologies for the long break! →

5 July 65 : Independence day, Brit delights, education systems : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

'There is no such thing as free education here and these fellows really have to work for their education. They are amazed when we tell them it's free at home - but strangely enough, they still prefer this system.'

2 April 65 : Niagara Falls – and under arrest! : Springfield, Ohio, USA

Today in 1965 - More fun at Niagara Falls - and under arrest in America!

53 years later, still adventuring! – Alta, Norway

Here are Tony and Jackie celebrating Tony's 80th birthday with a trip to the Arctic Circle, seeing the Northern Lights at Alta, the northernmost inhabited point in Norway. (And looking somewhat Victorian due to the long photo exposure!) A very, very happy big birthday, Tony! < Previous letter | Next letter > Join us at http://www.facebook.com/Tones1960stravels … Continue reading 53 years later, still adventuring! – Alta, Norway →

18 Feb 65: short and sweet, shocks and cinema : New York, USA

Today in 1965, it's a short but sweet letter on electic shocks and a New York cinema trip.

Who’s Who

Who's Who? A cast list of key figures in the blog.

26 Dec 64 : Clubbing, resigning, cruising – and incredible generosity : Miami Beach

53 years ago today... Fine dining and clubbing, a dramatic resignation, setting sail for the Bahamas - and an act of incredible generosity

14 – 17 Dec 64 : Life on Miami Beach

Living and working on Miami beach : sizzling in winter : Dec 1964

10 – 12 Dec 64 : Driving south into summer : USA

Thursday 10th December Dear family, Well, here we are still speeding south in a red T-Bird. We have just stopped at a little town and had lunch for $1 which was very good. In the bar we saw the Sheriff complete with gun and Stetson (but no horse). Yesterday we travelled 490 miles by … Continue reading 10 – 12 Dec 64 : Driving south into summer : USA →