On this blog you can see postcards I have received via postcrossing. If you are interested in getting postcards from different people from various countries, have a look at www.postcrossing.com
úterý 17. prosince 2013
čtvrtek 21. listopadu 2013
JAPAN - LIGHTHOUSES
Ashizuri Lighthouse
Cape Ashizuri is the southernmost point of the island of Shikoku, Japan. The cape is a part of the Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park and the cliffs here featuring a sparkling white lighthouse are a popular sightseeing point. The small town of Ashizuri lies just north of the cape, at the intersection of two highways. The cape is only a few kilometers away and easily reached on foot along a seaside walking path. The Ashizuri lighthouse was built in 1914.
Nice stamps.
Received from: CraftyTokyoMama
pondělí 11. listopadu 2013
MACEDONIA - MAPCARDS
Macedonia
Macedonia is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991. A landlocked country, the Republic of Macedonia is bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west. The country's capital is Skopje. It has more than 50 lakes and sixteen mountains higher than 2,000 m (6,562 ft). The country's large abundance of natural and cultural attractions make it an attractive destination of visitors. Macedonia has a rich cultural heritage in art, architecture, poetry, and music. It has many ancient, protected religious sites.
Beautiful stamps.
Received from: anagahan
pátek 25. října 2013
PORTUGAL - LIGHTHOUSES
Cabo da Roca
The Cabo da Roca Lighthouse is a beacon/lighthouse located 165 metres above the Atlantic Ocean, on Portugal's and continental Europe's most westerly extent Cabo da Roca. The lighthouse stands 22 metres at its base (its light commands a 165 metre beam from sea level). In addition to the main tower, the complex is composed of nine buildings, since prior to electrification, it was necessary to marshall a team to maintain the lamp, store valuable equipment and produce the Acetylene necessary to run the torch. Currently, the lighthouse supports a team of three lighthouse keepers, in order to monitor the lamp and signal/communicate between Cabo da Roca and Ericeira.
A nice stamp.
Received from: Ninocas
Lighthouse on the Capelinhos Volcano
It is situated on Faial Island, Azores. The lighthouse marks the old position of the Ponta dos Capelinhos. This is the area where the last volcanic eruption in all of the Azores occured. The eruption happened over a thirteen month period from 1957-58 and an entire town was buried in ash from the eruption. The only nearby building that was not buried by the eruption was the lighthouse but its first floor was covered by the ash.
Nice stamps.
Received from: ooBieneoo
RUSSIA - LIGHTHOUSES
CHINA - LIGHTHOUSES
GERMANY - LIGHTHOUSES
Lighthouse Westerhever
One of the most beautiful lighthouses on the german coast is undoubtedly the Westerhever one. Situated prominently on the tip of the peninsula of Eiderstedt on the german northwest coast, it often stars in various advertisements and is one of the most photographed buildings in this area.
A nice stamp.
Received from: Steffelchen
Lighthouse near Neuendorf
It is situated on the Isle of Heddensee in the Baltic Sea in the north of Germany.
Nice stamps.
Received from: Tigerente01
Molenfeuer
This lighthouse, called "Molenfeuer", meaning "Breakwater Lighthouse" is now far away from its breakwater. It was originally built in 1963 as part of the construction of East Germany's main sea port Rostock-Warnemünde. Until 1983, it was located at Warnemünde's main breakwater. In 1983, it was replaced by a new lighthouse (on the postcard) and moved to the town's Maritime Museum. In 2003, the town hosted the International Gardening Exhibition. After the exhibition ended, the area was turned into a permanent, public park and the old lighthouse – as a loan from the Maritime Museum - marks the center of the park. The lighthouse is 41 feet high and was moved 3.25 miles inland from its original location.
Nice stamps.
Received from: Werdergirl
Pilsum Lighthouse
The Pilsum Lighthouse was built in 1891 on Germany's North Sea coast. It is located on a dyke near the village of Pilsum in the municipality of Krummhörn. It has guided ships through the narrow channel since 1915. In the First World War its light was extinguished in order that enemy ships could not navigate the route. After that it was no longer needed, because the channel was changed. The height of the structure is 11 metres; the height of the light about sea level is 15 metres. Today the tower is one of the best-known symbols of East Frisia.
Nice stamps.
REceived from: Willi
NEW ZEALAND - LIGHTHOUSES
LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg
The city of Luxembourg is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It stands at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers in southern Luxembourg. The city contains the Luxembourg Castle, established by the Franks in the Early Middle Ages, around which a settlement developed. Places of interest include the Gothic Revival Cathedral of Notre Dame, the fortifications, the Grand Ducal Palace, the Gëlle Fra war memorial, the casemates, the Neumünster Abbey, the Place d'Armes, the Adolphe Bridge and the city hall.
A nice stamp and postmark.
Received from: Kiwi88
LAPLAND
Autumn in Lapland
Lapland is the largest and northernmost of the regions of Finland. The changing of the seasons in Lapland is dramatic and distinctly noticeable. Lapland’s main seasons are spring, summer, autumn, and winter that lasts for around half a year. As the first night time frost of autumn sets in and the days get shorter, the vegetation starts preparations for the coming winter. The leaves of trees change colour from green into vibrant shades of golden yellow and glowing crimson to crown the period of natural colour and splendour called ruska. Ruska begins in the north where the best time to experience these remarkable colours of nature are after the first week in September. Ruska arrives in southern Lapland around a week later than in northern Lapland. Apart from admiring the countryside during ruska, the autumn is otherwise a good time to head for Lapland’s nature. The forests are full of berries and mushrooms just waiting to be picked.
A beautiful stamp and postmarks.
Received from: Elenna
pondělí 19. srpna 2013
USA - MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
Franklin Park, previously known as West Roxbury Park, was renamed in honor of Boston born patriot Benjamin Franklin, who documented in his will that he wished for a portion of his estate to be given to a worthy cause. The park brings together rural scenery, a woodland preserve, and areas for active recreation and sports. Franklin Park also has six miles (10 km) of roads and fifteen miles (24 km) of pedestrian and bridle paths to explore.
The Public Garden, also known as Boston Public Garden, is a large park located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. The Public Garden was established in 1837 when philanthropist Horace Gray petitioned for the use of land as the first public botanical garden in the United States. The bridge crossing the lagoon, designed by William G. Preston, opened in 1867. It was the world's shortest functioning suspension bridge before its conversion to a girder bridge in 1921. Its original suspension system is now merely decorative.
Beautiful stamps (and many extra stamps in the envelope).
Received from: jtw
ICELAND
pondělí 12. srpna 2013
JAPAN - KEIKO SENA
Keiko Sena was born in Tokyo in 1932. Her apprenticeship in creating children's picture books with Takeo Takei,an early pioneer of Japanese children's literature. She has written over 35 books and her most popular series is the I Don't Want. Miss Sena lives in Zushi in Kanagawa, Japan.
Beautiful stamps.
Received from: sktour
GERMANY - CASTLES
Trifels Castle
Trifels Castle is a medieval castle at an elevation of 500 m (1,600 ft) near the small town of Annweiler, in the Palatinate region of southwestern Germany. It is located high above the Queich valley within the Palatinate Forest on one peak of a red sandstone mountain split into three. Trifels Castle is also famous as the site where King Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart) was imprisoned after he was captured by Duke Leopold V of Austria near Vienna in December 1192 on his return from the Third Crusade. The present-day castle is in large parts not true to the medieæval original. It is characterized by a large well tower outside the ring wall, linked to the castle by a bridge. The surrounding rocky landscape is a popular venue for mountaineers.
A nice stamp.
Received from: Eisi21
LIGHTS OF THE NORTH
Lapland
Lapland is the largest and northernmost of the regions of Finland. Lapland lies largely north of the Arctic Circle. The climate is subarctic and vegetation is sparse, except in the densely forested southern portion. North of the Arctic Circle polar night characterises the winter season and midnight sun the summer season—both phenomena are longer the further north one goes. The Aurora Borealis can be seen in all parts of Lapland.
A nice stamp.
Received from: anuemilia
MONGOLIA
Singing sands
Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park is a national park in southern Mongolia. The park was established in 1993, and expanded to its current size in 2000. The park, at nearly 27,000 square kilometers, is the largest national park in Mongolia, stretching 380 km from east to west and 80 km from north to south. The park lies on the northern edge of the Gobi desert. The higher elevations contain areas of steppe, and reach elevations of up to 2,600 meters. A number of rare plants and animals are found in the park, including the elusive snow leopard and the Gobi Camel. Areas of sand dunes are found, most famously the Khongoryn Els - the Singing Sands. Another major tourist destination is Yolyn Am, a mountain valley that contains a large ice field through most of the year.
Received from: 4ajka
CANADA - MAPS
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces. Its provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia has long been a centre for artistic and cultural excellence. The province has numerous National Historic Sites, the most notable being the Habitation at Port-Royal, the Fortress of Louisbourg and Citadel Hill (Fort George) in Halifax. Nova Scotia has two national parks, Kejimkujik and Cape Breton Highlands, and many other protected areas. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tidal range in the world.
A nice stamp.
Received from: Purpleferret
BRAZIL - MAPCARDS
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is on a strip of Brazil's Atlantic coast where the shoreline is oriented east–west. The Centre, the core of Rio, lies on the plains of the western shore of Guanabara Bay. The greater portion of the city, commonly referred to as the North Zone (Zona Norte), extends to the northwest on plains composed of marine and continental sediments and on hills and several rocky mountains. The South Zone (Zona Sul) of the city, reaching the beaches fringing the open sea, is cut off from the Centre and from the North Zone by coastal mountains. These mountains and hills are offshoots of the Serra do Mar to the northwest, the ancient gneiss-granite mountain chain that forms the southern slopes of the Brazilian Highlands.
Nice stamps and one big extra stamp sent in the envelope with the postcard.
Received from: Feliciano
středa 26. června 2013
ANIMALS - MONKEYS
Tarsier
Tarsiers are small animals with enormous eyes; each eyeball is approximately 16 mm in diameter and is as large as its entire brain. The unique cranial anatomy of the tarsier results from the need to balance their large eyes and heavy head so they are able to wait silently for nutritious prey. All tarsier species are nocturnal in their habits. Tarsiers tend to be extremely shy animals. Although the group was once more widespread, all the species living today are found in the islands of Southeast Asia.
Beautiful stamps.
Received from: renren16
PUERTO RICO
Adjuntas
Adjuntas is a small mountainside municipality in Puerto Rico located central midwest of the island. It is nicknamed "the Switzerland of Puerto Rico", because of its relatively chilly weather. The terrain in Adjuntas is very mountainous, due to its location in the Cordillera Central.
A nice stamp.
Received from: jessy86
Cañón San Cristobal
Known as the island's main canyon. It's preserved by Fideicomiso de Conservación de Puerto Rico. It's about 4.5 miles long, just around 100 feet wide, and with 400-500 foot high rocky walls on both sides. San Cristobal Canyon was carved by a river that currently serves as a boundary between Barranquitas and Aibonito. Here you'll find waterfalls, pools, tiny harmless snakes, cliffs, and great rock formations.
A nice stamp.
Received from: jessy86
FRANCE - PARIS
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair. The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. The tower has three levels for visitors. The walk from ground level to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by lift—stairs do exist but are usually closed to the public. The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France.
Nice stamps.
Received from: stess29
USA - MAP POSTCARDS
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. New Hampshire is the 5th smallest and the 9th least populous of the 50 United States.
Nice stamps.
Received from: myfemur
čtvrtek 16. května 2013
USA - WYOMING
Chief Joseph Scenic Highway
Wyoming Highway 296 also known as the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway is in the U.S. state of Wyoming and follows the route taken by Chief Joseph as he led the Nez Perce Indians out of Yellowstone National Park and into Montana in 1877 during their attempt to flee the U.S. Cavalry and escape into Canada. It is a 45.96-mile (73.97 km) long scenic highway in northern Park County.
Nice stamps.
Received from: DeLapp
UKRAINE - MAPS
How to get to the Ukraine?
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It lies at the northwest end of the Black Sea, with Russia to the east, Belarus to the north, Poland to the northwest, Slovakia and Hungary to the west, and Romania to the south west and south, with Moldova in between.
Beautiful EUROPA stamps.
Received from: littlesquirrel
úterý 14. května 2013
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