Travels to a Different Time: Travels of My Mother: ? February1971: Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Dear Boys:

Just having a rest before going down to dinner. Tired from all the walking I am doing. I went to the other side of the island with a couple my age. They are from New Jersey. We shared the expenses. Honestly, I have never seen such a beautiful country. The lemon trees are full of fruit and the almond trees have pink blossoms. The olive trees are loaded with olives.

I would like to live in Spain when I get old-my back is fine with no aches or pain. It is so beautiful here. There is a tour tomorrow for 50 cents. I can afford it and I would like to go. If I stay another week and don’t continue to each too much I will not gain weight. I am wondering how long I can continue to wear my new suit. It is almost falling over my hips. Sometimes the food is so awful as they cook everything in olive oil and there is olive oil in everything and sometimes that gets to be too much.

Now I think about it Robert there is another pair of gloves in the drum that is in your room. I will bring back you another pair from Spain. How are you making out? I wish I could look in on you. I do miss you very much but I am determined to see something while I can.

Barbara has been furloughed until April.

Love Mum