Mrs Dalloway, written by Virginia Woolf in the early 1920’s. I can’t help but compass this cover with the photo of my mother Dorothy and her sister Elizabeth (Libby). The sisters were traveling in England and Scotland in 1934.
Category: My Mother’s Diary
Trip to Europe -Ex Boston – Day 6 – Thursday June 14th 1934
Katerina did not want me to write this entry earlier today
then after feeding the cat I could proceed
They were still experiencing rough seas and strong winds on board the Laconia. Aunt Libby slept and my mother continued her social activities. She met a lot of people by getting them signed up for pingpong tournaments. And she danced a lot by cutting in. She descended to 3rd class to see a fancy dress dance. “Not so nice down there, but a very gay friendly spirit.”
My Mother’s Trip to Europe – Day 5 -1934
Still at sea
It’s windy and wet. The sea is rough. But she has breakfast as usual. And she went to the gym again. She had a big dinner and danced with the steward, “the best dancer.”
My Mother’s Trip to Europe – 1934 – Day 3
Day 3 = On Board the “Laconia”
The Laconia
Again she played shuffleboard. And she exercised in the gym. And she talked with people, including one of the crew who told her about movies in Cuba.
Day 2 – My Mother’s Trip to Europe 1934
At Sea Sunday June 10
They are at sea. It’s slightly rough. They played ping pong and shuffleboard and talked with various people. Some fog.
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