Indonesia

Java: INDONESIA.:

 This is one of four nice wildlife cards that I have received from a friend postcard swapper in Indonesia. This card shows the The Sundra Rhinoceros ( Lesser one horned Rhinoceros ) or commonly known as The Javan Rhinoceros ( Rhinoceros Sondaicus ) and is a very rare member of the family (rhinocerotidae ) and one of five extant rhinoceroses and belongs to the same gender as the Indian Rhinoceros. and has the same mosaicked  armour like skin but at 3.1 - 3.2 meters in length and from 1.4 - 1.7 meters in height it is smaller ( in fact it is closer in size to the black rhinoceros of the gene Diceros) its horn is usually 25 cms smaller than the other of the Rhino species..Only the males have the horns and the females lack them altogeather.This species is critically endangered with only one known population in the wild and with none in captivity and is probably one of the rarest large  mammals on earth with as few as 40  in The Ujong Kulong National Park at the western tip of Java.
Thank you so much Mia for this lovely card and wonderful stamp set commemorating the preservation of this Rhinoceros.So kind of you..I hope that they continue to preserve this species.
Posted 20 April 2015: Arrived Sydney 29 April 2015 : Traveled 9 days ..Thank you Mia..

Indonesia

Irian Jaya: INDONESIA.:

 This is another lovely wild life card showing the lovely "Spotted Cuscus" (Spilocuscus Maculatis ) known as The Common Cuscus  ( KusKus Tutal ) a marsupial found mainly in the Northern reaches of Australia in The Cape York region and also in New Guinea, Irian Jaya  Indonesia and some smaller nearby  Islands. The Common Cuscus is about the same size as a normal house cat weighing between 2 - 6 kilos with a body size of approximately 35 - 55 cms (14- 26 inches long ) and a long tail 32- 60 cms ( 13-24 inches long ).it has a round head and small hidden ears , thick fur and a prehensile tail to aid in climbing.the eyes range in colours from yellows to orange to reds and are slit much like a snakes eyes. All four of its legs have five digits and strong curved claws , except the first digit on each foot. The curled prehensile tail is a distinctive characteristic if the Common Cuscus. The upper part of the tail closest to the body is covered in fur while the lower half is covered in rough scales on the inside surface to grip branches. Thank you Mia for another lovely wildlife card.
Posted 20 April 2015: Arrived Sydney 29 April 2015 : traveled 9 days..Teri Makasih.

Indonesia

Sulawesi : INDONESIA.:

 I love wildlife cards and my friend in Indonesia has just sent me four lovely cards showing different wildlife in Indonesia. This card shows a wonderful little creature called "Tarsius"  (Tarsius Tarsier )it is a small primate That is  10 to 15 CM's and their tails are twice as long as their body. There are,  I'm told nine species of these cute little animals , two species are found in The Phillippines,  the other seven species are found in Sulawesi  and are nocturnal primates.
 Thank you so Mia for these lovely swap cards and also the many lovely stamps.that you have atatched .Posted 20 April 2015: Arrived Sydney 29 April 2015 : Traveled 9 days. Teri Makasih.

Wales ( UK )

Cardiff: WALES ( UK )

I really love these bridge cards and I have just received another which is the Royal Border Bridge.
  The Royal Border Bridge spans the River tweed between Berwick upon Tweed and Tweedmouth in Northumberland England and is a Grade 1 listed viaduct that was built between 1847 and 1850 when it was opened by Queen Victoria. The engineer who designed it was Robert Stephenson ( son of George Stephenson) it was built for the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway and is still in regular use today and is part of the East Coast main line. Despite its name the bridge in fact does not span the border between England and Scotland, which is approximately three miles further north. The Bridge is 659 meters long ( 2,162 ft ) and is constructed in stone except for brick "soffitts" for the arches and it has 28 arches Each spanning 18 meters ( 60 ft. ) The railway is carried 37 meters (121 ft.) above the river level.Thank you Emily for this lovely card swap.
Posted :23 April 2015: Arrived: Sydney 28 April 2015 : Traveled : 5 days.. great fast delivery..

Spain

Barcelona.: SPAIN.:

A great surprise card from a lovely woman I know that is holidaying in Barcelona  and and thank you so much Inge for taking time to send me this lovely card ..The card shows The colourful and intricate tile work on some "Gaudi" pieces of Art..so nice Thanks again also for great postmark.Vierlen Danke
Posted Barcelona 16 April 2015 : Arrived Sydney 28 April 2015 : Traveled 12 days.  Danke Inge..

Taiwan

Alishan: TAIWAN.:

This is the first time that I have received one of these "Screen Cards" showing an actual coloured (positive film negative.).Photograph as the scene on the card..A really lovely postcard and a special postcard from a friend in Taiwan. The card shows the famous "Alishan " as it is known for its vibrant sunsets.and the sea of clouds  ( see the stamp ) that are also a popular event   There is very popular here for its" Forrest Railway".. Thank you for this most lovely card..Xie Xie.
Posted Taiwan : 20 April 2015 : Arrived Sydney 27 April 2015 : Traveled 8 days..Thanks .. I love it !

Russia.

Kamchatka.: RUSSIA.:

A beautifully scenic cards showing the snow capped  mountains and this serene Lake at what is called
"The Three Brothers " in Avacha Ba. Thank you so much Svetlana for this lovely card and stamps.
Posted 08 April 2015: Arrived Sydney 28 April 2105: Traveled 20 days.Thank you so much Svetlana..

Indonesia:

Jakarta.: INDONESIA.:

Another welcomed meet -up card held in Jakarta Indonesia 28th March 2015..Thank you all that have gone to the trouble to sign this nice card ,along with the many personal stamps...really nice.
This fine card showing an ornate piece of personal art from Irian Jaya in Papua  New Guinea..and is called a "Koteka" and is made from a gourd and painted with bright Asmat motifs and is of all things a "Penis Sheath".. Thank you Tiwuk and all for this card..
Posted Jakarta: 03 April 2015: Arrived Sydney 27 April 2015: Traveled 24 days..Teri Makasih.

Singapore

SINGAPORE:

     Year of The Goat 2015. Singapore :

A lovely card from Singapore showing The former Theatre of The Chinese drama in Chinatown. The scene of the card is the market with the street vendors and  women wearing their  traditional dress called a ''Cheong Sam"
also on the card is a great swap for the "Year of The Goat stamps release by The Singapore postal Service..Thank you Spencer for this swap.
Posted Singapore 06 April 2015: Arrived Sydney 27 April 2015: Traveled  21 days.Thank you..

United States of America.

Pigeon Forge.: TN.:

 Another  great card from my mate Mel... Thank you Mel and Boyd for taking the time out to send me this card and showing the location of your cabin up there in Pigeon Forge Tennessee..Located in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.. and is part of The southern Appalachians bordering Tennessee and North Carolina for 70 miles..The Cherokee called this area Shaconage.." Place of The Blue Smoke".and covers over 800 square miles of matchless wilderness..Thanks so much Mel and Boyd..
Posted Nashville 13 April 2015 : Arrived Sydney 27 April 2014: Traveled 14 days..Thanks Mel..

China.

Shanghai. : CHINA.

 I received this card today showing the unmistakable skyline of Shanghai's Bund District. Then I  noticed that it was posted from Indonesia...and had also lovely "Year of The Goat " 2015 stamps. This was sent by a fellow Postcrosser from postcards United..Thank you Agung for this nice card Xie Xie.

Indonesia:

Yogyakarta.: INDONESIA.:

Thank you Christie for this lovely card showing the lovely " Batik Patterns" from the area of Yogyakarta in Java..Also thank you for the lovely stamps of 'The Year of The Tiger 2010. they are wonderful. Teri Makasih.
 Posted Jakarta:02 April 2015: Arrived Sydney 27 April 2015 : Traveled 25 days..Thank you Christie

TAIWAN

Georgia

Tbilisi: GEORGIA.:

What a peaceful looking scene it is on this card that I have just recieved from Tbilisi..The card shows a scene in the Truso Valley at the scource of The Tergi River and is located in the North Eastern part of Georgia. This is a very popular tourist area. Thank you Khatuna for thinking of me..
Posted Tbilesi: 03 April 2015: Arrived Sydney: 24 April 2015: Traveled 21 days.Thanks Kahaty..

Belize

Caye Caulker: BELIZE:

A lovely card for a postcard club friend for the beautiful Belize..The Card shows a beautiful sunset on the lovely Island of Caye Caulker in Belize. Thank you Lando for this nice card..
Posted Mexico: 09 February 2015: Arrived Sydney: 24 April 2015: Traveled 74 days.

Burundi

Bujumbura.:BURUNDI:

Another surprise card...I love surprises!!. Today I have received a card from a friend working in Burundi that has taken time out to kindly send me a card...my first card from Burundi. Thank you so much Chris...The card shows The "Kayanza Plantation" located very close by Lake Tanganyika..
Posted 26 February 2015 : Arrived Sydney 24 April 2015 :  Card traveled 57 days..Thanks again Chris.

Australia

Berry:  NSW.

Thank you Heather for sending this from your recent visit to Berry a lovely part of southern N.S.W.
 Card shows The "Drawing Room Rocks" in the Barren Grounds Nature Reserve. This is a protected Nature Park located in The Southern Highlands region of the State of New South Wales. The 2,024 Hectare (5,000 Acre ) Reserve is situated east of The Budderoo National Park and west of the city of Kiama.The reserve can also be accessed from the south via a local road and a bush walk from the town  of Berry and is not far from The Nameless Sylvan reserve owned by "Bush Heritage Australia. Thank you for this card Heather from your trip.

France

YEAR OF THE  GOAT  2015. FRENCH  RELEASE.

FRANCE:

This is the most wonderful surprise when I opened my mail box to find this glorious card and stamps for a mate in France..The Card and stamp set are are a Philatelic Souvenir celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year  . "Year of The Goat" 2015 This is a lovely stamp set released by the French Postal service for Stamp collectors.. A truly lovely card and stamp set and as I love these Chinese New Year cards and stamps I am really so happy with this.. Thank you so much Jodie for this fine set and really going out of your way to obtain it for me..

Czech Republic.

KRIVOKLAT  CASTLE.

CZECH REPUBLIC:

 Krivoklat Castle.was founded in the 12th century belonging to the Kings of Bohemia. During the reign of Premsyl Otakar II a large, monumental Royal castle was built and was later rebuilt by King Vaclav IV and then  later enlarged by King Vladislav of Jagellon. The castle was damaged by fire several times and then turned into a harsh prison and the building slowly deteriorated .During the 19th Century The family of Furstenberg became the owners of the castle and had it re-constructed after a fire in 1826. Today the castle serves as a museum, a tourist destination and a place for theatrical exhibitions. collections of hunting weapons, Gothic paintings and books are stored there.Krivoklat castle is located in the Central Bohemia Region of the Czech Republic.
The village of Krivoklat that was founded in the 14th Century grew slowly beneath the castle.

Thank you Vera for swapping with me another of these lovely Czech Castles..They are wonderful.
 Posted Prague :08 April 2015: Arrived Sydney 21 April 2015 :Traveled  13 days.. Thank you Vera..

Canada

THE LADY'S SLIPPER

Prince Edward Island : NB.

Another "Did You Know" card from my mate Ruby...Thanks so much Ruby You know how much that I like the really informative cards. This card shows you "Did You Know " about The Lady's Slipper ? This is the Floral Emblem of Prince Edward Island .(Cypripedium Acaule ). A delicate pink orchid the Lady Slipper blooms in late May and June and is found in swamps and Forrests, beneath Beachwood, Spruce, and Pine trees.,it was first designated as Prince Edward Island's floral emblem by the Legislative Assembly in 1947..Thank you Ruby ...

India.

Agra. INDIA.:

Thank you so much Neil for this lovely card of one of the most wonderful buildings in the world. This is a lovely card and have always wanted a card from The Taj Mahal.also the lovely stamps...beautiful..!!.they really make a card..don"t they. Suffice to say this wonder of the world is a place that everyone knows of..Located in Agra in Utta Pradesh this amazing Wonder of the World is also a Unesco World Heritage Site and a must on anyone's "Bucket list"...Its on mine, and close to the top now.. Thank you so much Neil I love this card.
Posted 10 March 2015 : Arrived Sydney 13 April 2105: Traveled 34 days : worth the wait..Thanks Neil.

Indonesia.

YEAR OF THE HORSE 2014.

INDONESIA.:

 A lovely stamp set showing The Chinese Lunar New Year Release by the Indonesian Postal Service of The Year of The Horse 2014.This is another lovely stamp set and Thank you Christie sent from Indonesia..and thank you so much for this swap..

Chinese New Year

CANADA

YEAR OF THE DRAGON 2012    INDONESIA.

INDONESIA:

 A lovely stamp set of the Chinese Lunar New Year  ,"Year of The Dragon" 2012.  This set is the release of this Zodiac Year of the Dragon by The Indonesian Postal Service and what really lovely set it is.
 Thank you to Christie from Indonesia..for this lovely swap..I love these stamps they are so nice and colorful.  Terim Makasih..

United States of America.

OREGON      THE BEAVER STATE.

Oregon .: USA.:

I have finally received a map card of the State of Oregon...one of the last I had to find..This is an attractive State map card also showing the many cities highways and historical attractions. The State of Oregon is located in The Pacific northwest of the country bordered on its west by the Pacific Ocean, Washington State to the north , California in the south, Idaho in the east and on its southeast is Nevada. The Columbia River dileanates most of Oregon's Northern boundary., and the Snake River dileanates much of the eastern boundary..it is one of only three states of the contigous United States to have a coastline on the Pacific Ocean. An autonomous government was formed in The Oregon Country in 1843 and The Oregon Territory was formed in 1848 .Oregon became the 33rd State on The 14th February 1859.Oregon is known for its beautiful and diverse landscape with its widnswept Pacific coastline, volcano studded Cascade mountain ranges., abundant bodies of water in and west of the Cascade Ranges, dense evergreen mixed and deciduous forrest at lower elevations, and a high desert sprawling across most of its east all the way to the Great Basin.
 The largest city is Portland and the Capital city is Salem. Ranked 9th in the USA in area with 98,381 square miles. (255,026 sq.Kilometers ) Thank you Linda for this really nice state map card...I really like this one..
Posted 03 April 2015: Arrived Sydney 15 April 2015 : Traveled 12 days..

Portugal

Lisbon.: PORTUGAL.:

a really lovely card of this house with the lovely balcony...How nice that is..and the color is perfect..I really like this card and Thank you so much Patricia for this swap..
Posted  Lisbon :09 April 2015: Arrived Sydney 21 April 2015 : Traveled 12 days.: Abrigado Patricia.