Nostalgia

Clipper over Rio de Janeiro

I have no idea why, but I have suddenly become wrapped up in this nostalgic mood. First, I find that you can't send a telegram. Now, It's something you haven't been able to do for some time; cross the Pacific in a Pan-Am Clipper. I know there are people who long for the Orient Express or a grand ocean liner, but to me, the golden age of travel was with these beautiful flying boats. The idea of landing in a Polynesian bay and having a real flower lay sounds amazing. This was flying with luxury. Now, first class is just extra leg room and free booze.

When getting nostalgic, I know the bad things always hide in the cracks and no one thinks about them. It would take a week to get to Hong Kong. The price? About $10,000 in today's money. Still, I want to do it. Click on the pictures for more background.


Flying over an unfinished Golden Gate Bridge