Netherlands

Gravenhagen: NETHERLANDS.:

A nice surprise in my mailbox today from The Netherlands ...from a fellow Postcrosser..Thank you Saskia for this nice card..I love cards of mailboxes as they're so different worlwide..
Posted Gravenhagen : 17 August : Arrived Sydney : 30 August : Traveled 16,687 kilometers in 13 day..

India.

Rajasthan..INDIA.:

What a lovely colourful card this is showing these folk dancers in Rajasthan India. Rajasthan is a culturally rich and has an extensive tradition in art and culture which reflects its Indian life.The dance music and art forms have been closely and watchfully cultivated
Thank you Pete for this card from your recent travels to Rajasthan and across India.

Australia

Parkes N.S.W.

Another fine card in this series of Australian art from a recent "first day release" card.. This wonderful early Australian scene is entitled " Mr Robinsons house on the Derwent " Van Diemens Land ( circ 1878 )  by John Glover from the National Gallery of Australia.  How peaceful this looks !!

Australia

Kingston TASMANIA.:

This is another in this lovely photographic series of "first day release " cards from the Australian Antarctic Territory recently released by Australia Post  depicting famous photos take by John Hurley of an expedition to the Territory. This card shows the Icebound bow of the "Endurance" which I am sure for all concerned was a worrying experience.This photograph is from the National Library of Australia.

Australia

Kingston TASMANIA,

A wonderful but eerie sight is this photo of an Australian ship during exploration in Australian Antarctica..The photo is called The" Long Long Night" and the shot of the ship was made with twenty various flashlights..certainly puts the ship in a strange light..This card is from a recent a "first day "release by Australia Post from The Australian Antarctic Territory and is a famous photo by the famous photographer  John Hurley..This is courtesy of The Geographical society ( London )

Australia

Parkes NSW..

This is one of a recent series of cards that reproductions of Famous Australian works of Art that are located in the National Art gallery..This particular card is a work of Arthur Stretton  and is titled Land of the Golden Fleece. ( 1926 )

Brazil

BRAZIL

Rio De Janeiro : BRAZIL.
 I have been wanting this card for my collection of "Greetings from " cards for some time and thank you so much Vivianne for this exchange I like to collect this series of cards as they have so much info on each card..
Posted Rio de Janeiro :12 August : Arrived Sydney : 29 August : Traveled 17 days..

GREETINGS FROM  Brazil..
Brazil has an area of more than 8,515,767 KM2. A huge country .The Capital City is Basilia.
POPULATION of Brazil is 202, 768,562 inhabitants.
Area. Brasil is the largest Country in The Continent of South America and the fifth largest country by population in the world.
Coffee.: Brazil is famous the world over for its coffee and supplies 25% of the world supply..
RAINFOREST.: The Amazon Rainforrest of which 60% lies within Brazilis producing 20% of the World's oxygen.
FAMOUS BRAZILIANS are :Pele , Paulo Coelho , Gisele Bundchen , Oscar Niemeyer
DRINK : Caipirinha : is a traditional drink which is "Cachaca"(Brazilian Rum ) mixed with Sugar ice and crushed lime.
SPORT : Football is a national sport and Brasil has won The World Cup 5 times more than any other nation.
HIGHEST : Pico Da Neblina at 2994 Metres is the highest point in Brazil . The peaks name " Peak of the Mists " reflects the fact that it is shrouded in dense cloud most of the time.
WONDER OF THE WORLD : The huge statue that overlooks Rio De Janeiro " Christ the Redeemer is a modern Wonder of the World.
 POSTCROSSING: There are over 7,200 Postcrossing members in Brazil.

England.

Manchester : ENGLAND.:

Another card from my mate Mel on the road now in England with a card from a visit to the Manchester United Football (soccer ) Stadium at Old Trafford. Outside the Stadium can be seen the United Trinity Statue which commemorates the players of George Best, Dennis Law and Bobby Charlton all greats of the game  ..This club no doubt known throughout the world as a popular and very significant football club..Thanks so much again Mel.. a great card..did you go to a game !!!
 Posted South midlands.20 August : Arrived Sydney 29 August : Traveled 9 days..

India

Jaipur: INDIA.:

A recent arrival and a lovely card also from a friend visiting India.. Thanks Pete for taking time to get me some cards on your recent visit.Card shows the beautifully ornately crafted "Peacock Gate" at Pritam Chowk "The Court of the Beloved " inside the City Palace in Jaipur.. Thanks again Pete..

Iceland.

Reykjavik.: ICELAND:

Surprise today from my good friend Melissa.. A lovely map card of Iceland..a place high on my list to visit..Thanks Mel and Boyd for remembering me on your travels and your visit here ..I trust your visit was good and you got to see a lot..
Posted Reykjavik 17 August : Arrived Sydney29 August : Traveled 12 days..Thanks again guys..

Germany

Rheinland ": GERMANY.

A recently received card from Germany.. A lovely colourful card showing the many areas and attractions in the various areas of this lovely country with is wonderful scenery of magical castles and lovely architecture..not to mention its great food and beer.. Thank you Gabi for this lvely card..
Posted Bonn 17 August : Arrived Sydney 26 August : Traveled 16,565 klms. in 9 days.

Australia.

AUSTRALIA.:

A lovely colourful card entitled " Aboriginal Homelands" with an abundance of aboriginal art of the many wonderful animals, birds and marine life..I really like this card..

Australia

SOUTHERN BOOBOOK OWL.

RUFOUS OWL

Sydney : AUSTRALIA.:

These lovely "OWL" cards  are the most recent release by Oz Postal Service ..and are a really great set of cards of these birds of prey.These are first day of release maxi cards and am sure a lot of fellow postcard collectors out there are after these lovely cards as so many people collect cards of "owls..These cards also have such lovely big stamps..

EASTERN GRASS OWL

SOOTY OWL

Russia

Ekaterinburg: RUSSIA.:

A great surprise from a good friend and fellow swapper in Ekaterinburg Russia..Thank you so much Natalya for once again remembering me from your 52nd. Postcrossing meeting there in Ekaterinburg and also the "butterfly " postcard...Thanks also to all that attended and signed the card.. I love to receive these cards..
 Posted : Ekaterinburg 30 July : Arrived Sydney 18 August : Traveled 19 days...Spasiba...Natalya..

Australia

Australia.

This is a recent first day release Maxi card.commemorating the 2016 Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro Brazil..

Malaysia.

Kota Kinabalu : Sabah : MALAYSIA.:

A lucky day with another card from a Postcard Club friend...This card is another of my favourites and is a Chinese New Year card  for this year "Year of the Monkey ". I always try to obtain these cards from the Chinese New Year celebrations. Thank you so much Fiona for remembering me here once again.
Posted Kota Kinabalu : 09 August : Arrived Sydney 18 August : Traveled 9 days..

Malaysia

Port Dickson : Melaka: MALAYSIA.: Always so nice to receive a card from my fellow Postcard Club friends...and also with a beach scene...beaches really are a nice place to be and always give you the feeling of relaxation and fun....This card shows the scene from Port Dickson famous for its beach with locals located 32 Kilometers from Seremban.. Thank you Victoria Jane for thinking of me on your travels there..
Posted 24 July 2016: Arrived Sydney 16 August : Traveled 23 days...

Malaysia

Sabah : MALAYSIA.:

A lovely card showing the many colourful images of bird postage stamps of Malaysia..and what a wonderful selection of beautifully colourful birds.. Thank you for this card Fiona..so nice..also the lovely bird stamps..
 Posted  Kota Kinabalu:  Sabah 09 August 2016: Arrived Sydney 18 August : Traveled 9 days.

Australia

Cowra: N.S.W.

 I love these "Did you know " cards this one shows information on the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo.. a very noisey bird when alarmed...commonly found Australia wide..famous for destroying wooden garden furniture in the cities and suburbs...great talkers and many have for pets..Thank you Ruby for this card..

Canada

New Brunswick : CANADA..

"Did You Know " card shows info on the "Magnetic Hill" that is so popular with visitors..where things run "uphill"..another Did you know card from my friend in Texas..Thanks Ruby..
 Posted San Antonio Texas : 01 August :Arrived Sydney 12 August: Traveled 11 days..

United States of America

Texas,: USA.

Thanks again Ruby for another "Fun Facts " card.. I like these informative cards..This card shows the early setups of the wagon trains that set out from Independence Missouri to cross the country...Thanks Ruby..
Posted San Antonio Texas  : 10 August : Arrived Sydney 12 August: Traveled 11 days..

United States of America.

Texas USA..

 Thanks Ruby for this bunch of cards that I have just received and you know I like Did you Know and facts cards..Thanks this one is a fact card about popcorn..Thanks.
Posted San Antonio :01 August : arrived Sydney 12 August : Traveled 11 days..

Diego Garcia.B.I.O.T.

Diego Garcia.: B.I.O.T.

Thank you again Arnold for this another great surprise card.. This is the second card that I have received from this tiny Island.and is another in the British Indian Ocean Territory Birds issue.
Posted : Chagos. Diego Garcia :27 July : Arrived Sydney 10 August: Traveled 14 days. Thanks Arnold.

Samoa ( USA )

Tutuila . AMERICAN SAMOA.

Thanks Arnold...what a great surprise card this is and also another.. This one being from American Samoa.. my first card from this Pacific Island..The card shows a lovely beach scene from the village of Alao , Tutuila The largest Island.. Thanks again mate for this lovely surprise card..
Posted Pago Pago: 15 July 2016 : Arrived: Sydney10 August : Traveled 26 days.. Thanks again mate for this card..

Moldova

Chisinau: MOLDOVA.:

Another surprise card from Chris from his latest journey.... This one from Chisinau in Moldova...a great surprise as I certainly don't get many cards from  Moldova as this country  is one off the route of  main travel destinations .. A city that I would like to visit myself..Card shows a night time view of the main municipal building in Chisinau..Thanks again Chris..
 Posted Chisinau : 25 July : Arrived Sydney : 09 August:  Traveled 15 days.

Romania

Bucharest: ROMANIA.:

A city I recently enjoyed on my train journey through Eastern Europe.. I was just sorry that I did not have more time there and could have visited another friend in Brasov..Bucharest was a nice surprise and my time was thoroughly enjoyed before catching my train onto Budapest.Thanks Chris for thinking of me on your latest trip here. The card shows the lovely fountain in the Uniril Square..
Posted Bucharest 25 July : Arrived Sydney 09 August.: Traveled 15 days.. Thank you again Chris for this card.

German

Munich: GERMANY.:

A lovely card from a good friend visiting The lovely city of Munich..The card shows a typical view of Munich with a few beer mugs holding that wonderful German beer..that so many visitors enjoy..Thank you so much Inge for this great card..
 Posted 25 July: Arrived Sydney 09 August: Traveled 13days.