This postcard is a work of art from Osmo Omenamaki. It was sent by Anne who lives in Kerava, Finland. The town is famous for circus and garlic festival.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Private Swap from the Philippines
Miagao Church.
UNESCO World Heritage.
Declared as Philippines national landmark in 1973. Situated about 40km southwest of Iloilo City.
Postcard from the Netherlands
Sinterklaas.
According to sender (Shari), Sinterklaas is one of four Dutch traditions. This man comes every year from Spain to bring presents. He rides on a horse over the roofs and the people working for him carry a big bag of presents which they will put through the chimney or put in front of the door.
Postcard from Idaho, USA
This postcard arrived via www.postcrossing.com
From Karen of Boise, Idaho.
State flower : Syringa. State Tree : White Pine. State Gem : Star Garnet. State Bird : Mountain Bluebird. State Insect : Monarch butterfly. State Horse : Appaloosa. State Fish : Rainbow Trout. State Dance : Square Dance. State Seal (in middle of state flag) is the only state seal designed by a woman.
Nice stamps!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Postcard from Netherlands
My brother was in between flight from Amsterdam to Budapest last week. He sent these postcards while he was at the airport.
Postcard from Russia
We received this beautiful one from Irina & Nadya. They live in Tomsk, Russia.
Nice stamps too :)
Postcard from USA
This postcard arrived from the cowboys state of Texas in the USA. Horseback riding - very popular activity in Texas.
Lovely!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Postcard from Wales
We received this postcard yesterday through postcard exchange with Sarah.
Images if Cardiff, Wales. According to Sarah, Wales national symbol is a dragon!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Postcard from Malaysia (Sabah)
A good friend went to Sabah (East Malaysia, Borneo Island) and sent us this postcard.
Cheers :)
Postcard from Germany
We received 3 postcards and a few stamps from Michael (Berlin).
Thanks so much :)
Postcard from Netherlands
We received a "gift" actually. These are from Paul. He gave us a postcard (pokemon) and a photo of his chickens :). He also a brochure from a museum!
Nice "package" to receive!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Postcard from Finland
We received this postcard from Finland (marja).
A lovely map postcard with a little bit of information about the sender's place, Seinajoki. Population 58,000 of 5,400,000 population of Finland.
10% of Finland is covered by water from total area of 338,000 square kilometre.
Cheers
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Postcard from Buffalo, NY
We received this postcard from Jayme (Buffalo. New York, USA).
Nice recipe. We should try this soon.
Postcard from Oregon, USA
A ski resort Timberline Lodge and Mount Hood in Oregon. The lodge was built during the Great Depression (1930's) and still stands today as a historic site. The largest wooden structure of its kind.
Many thanks, Jenny.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Postcard from India
My brother went to India last week and posted us these 2 postcards.
This is from Bangalore. Lalith Mahal Palace.
This is from Mysore. Mysore Palace.
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