Wednesday 29 June 2016

Australia

Macquarie Island : AUSTRALIA.:

 This is another card in this First day issue Maxi Card series on Macquarie Island , The dogs here protect the penguins.info on this Island is on a previous card posting.



Planets..

EARTH.:

 This is one in a recent " Maxi card " series of the Planets of the Solar System.. I chose this card as one out of the series..with the card showing the Land of OZ on our planet Earth..A nice card in a popular series.

Australia


Broome : WESTERN AUSTRALIA. :

What a great scene this is !!.. a group of visitors to Broome,  take an evening sunset camel ride along Cable Beach. This is a very popular destination for travelers and visitors to this amazing place in North western part of Western Australia. love this card ..

Tuesday 28 June 2016

Australia

Sydney AUSTRALIA.:

This "maxi card" is a card in a recent released series.."Animals in War " and is also a commemoration of those animals that were in the various wars affecting Australia. This card shows the fantastic (Waler Horses ) of the Australian Light Horse  ( A.L.H. ) These horses were all Australian horses that were procured for the military from many parts of the country. that went on board the many ships with the men That sailed from King Georges Sound in Western Australia to the many various battlefields in the middle east and north Africa. This conflict had a huge affect on the country and its peoples as the losses were so many for such a small population  so much so, that there were some country towns and villages that were virtually devoid of men after this war..This photo showing a light horse regiment on the march ..could be in Egypt , Syria , or Palestine. I have such an admiration for these soldiers and their amazingly tough horses ...some carried their riders thousands of miles into the many different battles..My father was a light horsemen in Egypt and Palestine.

Australia.


Perth  : WESTERN AUSTRALIA.:

A card from Western Australia and showing a little old wooden house located in The Kings Park Perth..This park is a very large park that overlooks the city of Perth and a very favourite quiet and beautiful place for locals and visitors alike with such an abundance of local flowers and plants.so many located in the Botanical Gardens there.I always visit Kings Park when in Perth..a nice place to relax Also a place to visit the Perth Military War Memorial.

Monday 27 June 2016

Indonesia


JAVA,:Indonesia.

 A greetings from copy of original GF card.. I collect these Greetings from cards and have many originals now..
This card shows statistics of Java Indonesia .Thank you Andrea.
Posted  Java 21 May : Arrived Sydney 22 June.: Traveled 33 days..


Saturday 25 June 2016

United States of America


New Jersey : USA.:

A great swap card .. This is special as I have a great interest in this class of magnificent and huge battleships that have such an impressive and gallant history.The biggest ever built by the USA for their needs in WWII... This Iowa Class of battle ships The USS IOWA (BB61) The USS.Missouri  (BB 63), The USS New Jersey (pictured ) ( BB 62), and The USS WISCONSIN (BB64). All of this particular class of Battleships have now been retired from the US Navy and are floating museums and are located in various parts of the country.. I have visited The USS Missouri that is located at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii and is truly worth a visit.
The USS New Jersey  (The nations most decorated ship ) .is located on the Delaware River along the Camden waterfront in New Jersey.across from Centre City Philadelphia, To visit any of these battleships is to be in awe of their size and capability. I hope to visit the USS New Jersey on my next visit to the USA..
.The USS Wisconsin is at the naval base in Norfolk Virginia and the USS Iowa is located in Los Angels.The USS Iowa after its retirement was donated to the Los Angeles based non profit .The Pacific Battleship Centre in 2011.and was permanently moved to Berth 87 at the port of Los Angeles in 2012.. Thank you Arnold for this card..
 Posted Houston Texas June 09 June.: Arrived Sydney 21 June : Traveled 12 days.

Georgia


Tbilisi : GEORGIA.:

 This is another fine card from a good friend from Georgia..a place not many people receive cards from.. I thank you Khaty for always remembering me ..This card shows The Jvari Monastery , a sixth century Orthodox Monastery sitting dominatly atop the mountain in the sunshine ..This is a listed Unesco World Heritage Site.Thanks again.. love this card..and stamps.

France


Munster : FRANCE.:

Another card in trilogy of great train cards that I have just received from a kind friend while on her travels. through Germany..This card shows a train traveling through the Schwartzwold.( Black Forrest ). I just love old steam trains...well.. I love all trains ..but especially these as they are few and far between these days!! Thank you Jodie..hugs. Posted Munster 17 June : Arrived Sydney : 23 June.: Traveled 6 days..

Indonesia.


Sumatra.: INDONESIA.:

I always love to receive wildlife cards and this one from my good friend in Java has sent this one showing the Eagle Owl  ( Bubo Sumatrus).. Thank you so much Andrea for this card.
The Eagle Owl depending on definition...is one of over two dozen species of typical owls found in many parts of the world.
 Posted  Java 07 May : Arrived Sydney 21 June : Traveled 31 days..Thank you again Andrea for kindness.

Russia.


St Petersburg: RUSSIA.:

A surprise card from Nizhny (lower) Novgorod  Thank you Maria for taking time out on your travels to remember me ..A town founded in 1221 apparently a town with much beauty.. Thank you Maria...Spasiba..
 Posted St. Petersburg 30 May : Arrived Sydney 21 June : Traveled 22 days...

Estonia.


Tallinn : ESTONIA.:

A lovely card from just card from just a lovely city.. There are some cities that just make you so comfortable in their ambience when you first arrive ..this city was one for me...a lovely city that I would surely love to revisit..
Posted Tallinn 13 June : Arrived Sydney 23 June : Traveled 10 days.. Thank you for this card and special stamp.

Friday 24 June 2016

Indonesia


Bali : INDONESIA.:

Thank you dear Andrea for another lovely card..this one from Bali and the famous Tanah Lot and the art festival..Thank you ..This is a lovely part of the world.
Posted Java: May 01 : Arrived Sydney 22 June : Traveled 52 days..Thank you again Andrea..


United States of America.


New York.: USA.:

A lovely colourful swap card showing many of the various and very successful  Broadway shows that have appeared over the years...so many ..Thank you so much for this card Arnold.
Broadway in New York is the heart of the American theatre industry,and there are forty professional theatres located in the theatre district and Lincoln Centre in New York city. Broadway for visitors is one of the most popular tourist attractions in New York.  Discounted same day tickets are available from TKTS booths located around the city , making seeing a show affordable to all visitors.
 Posted Houston 09 June : Arrived Sydney 23 June : Traveled 14 days,,,Thanks mate.

Malaysia.


A lovely card showin the Mount Kinabalu National Park in Sabah , Borneo Malaysia.Thank you for this lovely card Anny and also the trouble to post it from the Highest postbox in Malaysia at the top of Mount Kinabalu at Pendant Hut located at 3289 meters altitude. Posting cards above the clouds in Sabah...thanks Anny....love the special postmarks.
Posted Pendant Hut 13 June : Arrived Sydney 21 June : Traveled 8 days. Xie Xie..

Greece


GREECE;

Thank you Arnold for this card swap and another flag card to my collection of National flags..
Posted Kalamatka :01 June : Arrived Sydney 22 June : Traveled 21 days..Thanks again Arnold.

Russia.


St.Petersburg.: RUSSIA.:

This card has arrived from a fellow Postcrosser and a really different card..Thank you for this card
Posted St Petersburg : 05 May 2016 : Arrived Sydney 22 June.: Traveled 48 days.  Spasiba..

France


Munster: FRANCE.:

This is another one of three cards recently received from a great mate in Munster..Thanks Jodie..This looked like a great fun ride on these many different trains and thank you for remembering me on this latest journey of yours.Card shows this particular train that travels from Colmar to Vogelsheim..Thanks also for lovely stamps.
Posted Munster : 17 June : Arrived Sydney 22 June.Traveled 5days only !!Thanks again Jodie....hugs..

Macedonia.


Galichnig : MACEDONIA.:

What a great surprise ..Thank you Martina for this lovely card from your homestate..Card shows a colourful scene of a traditional wedding in the Galichnig Region of Macedonia.Being an annual event wedding couples have to reserve a year in advance to participate in this event and apparently people come from abroard for this type of wedding...so nice.. looks like lots of fun also..love the stamp...
Posted Macedonia 27 May : Arrived Sydney 20 June : Traveled 24 days..Thank you so much Martina...hugs...also a great stamp from 2000 Sydney Olympic Games..Thank you..

Vietnam


Saigon : VIETNAM.:

 A Vietnamese flag card with lovely stamps has arrived from my mate Trang in Vietnam.. Thank you so much for this card and can add it to my  National flag collection..Cam on..
 Posted Ho Chi Min City : 07 June : Arrived Sydney 16 June : Traveled 9days.. Thanks again Trang for your kindness..

Indonesia


Java : INDONESIA.:

Thank you Andrea for this lovely "maxi card" and also the many stamps that you have attatched extra..Card shows local wildlife and Birds of Indonesia and the Sumartran rainforrests..Thank you so much Andrea..
Posted  Java.14 May: Arrived Sydney 20 June: Traveled 37 days..

France.


Munster : FRANCE.

A lovely train car from a nice friend..one of three train postcards I received fro her on her latest travels..Thank you so much Jodie for thinking of me...love it..card shows the tourist train that travels from Volgelsheim to Munster..sounds like great train fun..merci beaucoup..Jodie..
Posted Munster : 17 June : Arrived Sydney 22 June : Traveled just 5 days...really fast post.!!!

India

WOMEN OF GUJURAT    INDIA    WASH  DAY.

India..:

 Local Indian women washing their clothes and bathing..Thank you Sanjay for this colourful card.
 Posted Bharat : 07May : Arrived Sydney 20 June. : Traveled 44 days.

Tuesday 14 June 2016

Aland Is.

ALAND ISLANDS.

ALAND IS.  (SWEDEN ) AUTONOMOUS TERRITORY.

A really nice surprise to receive this Greetings from card from Aland this out of the way Autonomous Territory of Islands..Thank you so much Eliska for taking time out to send me this card as you know I save them.Posted Mariehamn Aland Is :26 May : Arrived Sydney 14 June : Traveled 19 days..Thanks dear Vera and  Eliska.

GREETINGS from THE ALAND ISLANDS:
AREA: The Aland Islands cover an area of some 1 580 KM2 .The  Capital City is Mariehamn.:
POPULATION : of The Aland Islands is 28,666
COAT OF ARMS : is a big stag..
ISLANDS : The Aland Archipelago is situated about halfway between Sweden and Finland and consists of  6.500 Islands but no more than 60 are inhabited.
AUTONOMOUS TERRITORY : Aland Island is the smallest of the three Nordic Autonomous Territories and one third of the population lives in Mariehamn and the official language is Swedish.:
FAMOUS PEOPLE OF ALAND ISLANDS  : include Gustaf Erikson , Stefan Lindfors , Janne Holmen
INCOME : The major sources of income on Aland is Shipping and Ferry services, tourism and the processing of agricultural and fisheries products.
MARIES HARBOUR : Mariehamn was founded in 1861 by Czar Alexander II who gave the town its name Mariehamn means "Maries Harbour" named after his wife.Marie.
HIGHEST POINT:  ORRDALSKLINT at 129.10 Metersabove sea level is the highest point on the Autonomous Region of The Aland Islands.
POSTCROSSING : There are only 19 Postcrossers on the Aland Islands.


Indonesia


Java.: INDONESIA.:

The last of the cards in this series of cards depicting The Birds of Indonesia and The Treasure of The Sumartran Rainforrests.. Thank you so much for this lovely Maxi card Andrea..the stamps are all beautiful

Aland Is.


Mariehamn : ALAND ISLANDS.:

 A great Surprise card from a good friend who is visiting the Island..and a really a rare card to receive..Thank you Eliska for thinking of me..and also thanks again for the nice drawing of the seal..that you have kindly drawn for me ...thanks so much..I trust your visit with Vera...was really enjoyable..
Posted Mariehamn. : 01 June. : Arrived Sydney 14 June : Traveled 13 days...love it..

SWAP CARDS only.

AUSTRALIA.:    SWAP CARDS only :

A new series of maxi cards  "NOSTALGIC FRUIT BOX LABELS...just released by Australia Post in Cygnet Tasmania.

Top Left          RED GUM APPLES.:                        Top Right : OHANEZ GRAPES.

Bottom Left      L.H.KILE APPLES :                         Bottom Right.: RIVER'S PRIDE   ORANGES.



OUT OF STOCK...More on order..











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