Wednesday, 31 July 2019

Australia

AUSTRALIA.:

A recent release set of  first day release of maxi cards by Australia Post Commemorating the Landing on the moon 1969 released Parkes NSW . on the 16h July . This was commemorated in Parkes NSW as this was the Radio Telescope that picked up the first pictures of the moon landing prior to them being sent to NASA in the USA...as Australia was the first country and people to witness  this historical event,

Top left card: One small step for man !!

Top Right card : Aldrin descending "The Eagle"

Bottom left card :John Gorton the then Australian Prime ministerat Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station during the Apollo 11 Moon Landing 1969.

Bottom Right card : The Parkes Radio Telescope  1969.

Australia.


AUSTRALIA : SWAP CARDS ONLY :      SPORTS STADIUMS.

 A most recent release by Australia Post are these maxi cards first day release in Sydney 04 th June. These four cards show some of the various sports stadiums in the different states.

Top Left  card :OPTUS Stadium in Perth Western Australia. 
Top right card : AAMI Park I in Melbourne Victoria.

Bottom Left card :Sydney Cricket Ground  N.S.W.  (SCG)
Bottom right card: Melbourne Cricket Ground  VIctoria.  ( MCG ).

Australia.


Freshwater . QUEENSLAND :    SWAP CARDS  ONLY .:


The Most recent maxi cards first day release in Freshwater Queensland Australia on July 2nd. These are Australian Freshwater Crayfish ( commonly known as "yabbies") to be found in the freshwater rivers and streams of Australia ..and are just great eating.

Top left  card :     Giant Freshwater Lobster.:

Bottom left card :  Lamington Siny crayfis:    Bottom right card: he Smooth Marron.:

Monday, 29 July 2019

Germany


Hamburg : GERMANY.:

What a lovely lighthouse card for my collection.. such a lovel scene with the lighthouse in the sunset.. Thank you so much Nicole for this really lovely card and also from a Postcrossing  meeting held in Hamburg on the 13th of July 2019.. Thank you so much and also to the many attendees that signed the card..I love it thank you for thinking of me. ! Vierlen Danke.
Posted Hamburg : 15 July : Arrived Sydney 26 July : Traveled 11 days.

United States of America


Nevada. USA.

Thank you Mel and Boyd for once more thinking of me on your travels .. this card from Nevada shows The Cold War National Memorial to the silent heroes of the cold war.at Spring Mountains National Recreational Area.
The Silent Heroes of the Cold War National Memorial honours thousands of individuals that worked covertly for the United States of America's government to ensure the ongoing security of the United States during the cold war. Many of these people paid the ultimate price with their lives
Thank you both for this card .and trust that this trip for y'all was a fun one..
Posted Las Vegas 20 July : Arrived Sydney 29 July .:Traveled 9 days..

Germany


Dortmund : GERMANY.:

What a lovely train card from Dortmund in Germany ..This is a surprise card from  a meet up of some friends in Dortmund .. Thank you so much Anke for thinking of me with this great card..also to all who signed..a lovely card of this steam engine and cariages..in Rugen.!Vierlen Danke.
Posted Dortmund :17 July : Arrived Sydney 26 July .Traveled 9 days.. Thank you you Anke for this card.

Sunday, 28 July 2019

Singapore


SINGAPORE.:

A lovely PIF card # 27 from Eddie Yong .. Thank you so much for this lovely colourful card showing these actors and actors in their traditional dress.. a great card Thank you.. I love it..also for the International stamp week stamps that you have also attatched...great !!
Posted Singapore : 16 July : Received Sydney 26 July : Traveled 10 days...

Australia

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