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In the early 1960’s Libby and Othmar’s keen eye recognized growing interest in ski<br />
equipment and European imports. Once again, seeking to fulfill a customer need, they<br />
founded a ski and import store, the Alpine Haus in Broad Ripple. Then in 1975, Libby not<br />
venturing far from her love of theatre, owned and operated the landmark Carmel Theatre<br />
in Carmel for nearly a decade after taking over proprietorship from her father, Harry.<br />
In addition to travel and theatre, Libby’s lifelong passion and talent was painting. Her<br />
watercolor paintings could be found on display in regional exhibitions. She was a member<br />
of the prestigious Indiana Artists Club, the Watercolor Society and the Hoosier Salon.<br />
She was often inspired by her journeys including Italy, Greece and Germany where she<br />
discovered her favorite subjects to paint, landscapes and floral scenes. The extraordinary<br />
artistry displayed in her depiction of the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse in Arcadia National<br />
Park in Maine, graces this magazine cover, as well as hangs in the dining room of my<br />
home. My sisters, Christie and Heidi, and I are so lucky to have many of Mom’s paintings<br />
so we can feel her talent and love around us at all times.<br />
Mediterranean Cruise<br />
Libby, importantly referred to as GG, by her ten grandchildren, was an unbelievable<br />
grandmother. She would be the first to call and congratulate a success while beaming with<br />
joy in all the details. Your stomach was never empty if you stopped to see her – always<br />
something offered, on a beautiful platter she found on one of her many travels. She<br />
believed that travel and experiences were an extremely important part of a fulfilled life.<br />
Whether it was baking, taking a trip to the zoo or working in the garden, GG’s desire was to<br />
spend her most valuable gift, her time, with each grandchild. She created memories that<br />
will never fade nor be forgotten.<br />
Beyond the loss of my mother, it is an understatement to say that 2020 was a difficult year.<br />
The world has been turned upside down by a pandemic that changed everything about<br />
the lives we knew and how we live them. The travel industry as a whole has been dealt a<br />
significant blow, but through resiliency, it is holding strong and on the road to recovery.<br />
We were thrilled to have resilient guests travel with us on a number of trips during the last<br />
three months of 2020. We worked diligently to keep them safe on these adventures while<br />
they managed to escape into great times and experiences.<br />
Rothaus, Germany<br />
As we settle into <strong>2021</strong>, we look promisingly to the future. Ambassadair is excited to be<br />
sharing this <strong>Trips</strong> Magazine with you and we look forward to helping you travel the world<br />
again. As you turn the pages of this magazine, find your perfect trip and let us know. The<br />
best time to travel is while you can. As always, your Ambassadair Travel Counselors are<br />
ready to answer any questions so you can sit back, relax and get ready to make memories<br />
that last a lifetime! Call us at 317-581-1122 or e-mail info@ambassadair.com.<br />
My family asks that those who knew Libby honor her life and legacy by being kind and<br />
generous to others, enjoy a nice piece of chocolate, place your bread plate on the left<br />
and your drink on the right of your place setting, eat three square meals a day, attend a<br />
Broadway show, try something at least once even if you don’t do it again, give table scraps<br />
to the dogs, squeeze as much into a day as possible, enjoy every form of art and of course,<br />
travel the world!<br />
Happy traveling,<br />
Santorini, Greece<br />
Michael E. O. Grueninger<br />
President, Grueninger Travel Group<br />
Sydney, Australia<br />
Grindelwald, Switzerland<br />
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