The Alps

Postcard. Verla Williams (31 May 1986). Grüsse von der Grossen Alpenfahrt.



5/31/1986

Dear Dalen, Sharon, Jessica & Kelsey,

Are you still at this address? We saw a monastery and 2 castles today. But so far no mountain tops. It has been raining and cool. Yesterday at Hitler’s Nest we were in snow – it was snowing! Saw Bergen-Belsen Con. Camp memorial, but drove by Dachau. We might have turned in if we’d seen the sign sooner.  Start back up towards the north tomorrow. We miss most of the big cities, since Dalen isn’t along to drive. Jené is a good navigator.  Lotza Americans traveling.

Love, Verla


Postcard. Verla Williams (31 May 1986). Kloster Ettal-Bayerische Alpen.



5/31/86

Dear Mom and Dad,

We saw this monastery today plus a couple of castles. The weather has been rainy and cool & poor visibility.  We drove along way day before yesterday, not so far since.  Will have to put in another long day soon.  This is quite close to Alps in Switzerland, but we didn’t go across.  Was in snow yesterday at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest. We’re counting downward on days.

Love, Verla