We will never forget - May 28, 2010

A very dramatic card of the horrible happenings of September 11, 2001. It was sent to my by Judy (MissDaisy44) in a private swap organized via Flickr. Thanks very much Judy!

1000th anniversary of Austria - May 28, 2010

In a deed of gift of November 1, 996, the name Austria appeared for the first time. This card commemorates the anniversary which was celebrated back in 1996. It shows some of the most famous royals. I fell in love with this card the moment I saw it. Of course I had to send one home :)

Queen Elisabeth of Hungary, Hofburg, Vienna - May 28, 2010

Another of the cards I sent from Vienna. Can you tell that I am a fan of Sisi? :) This shows Elisabeth as Queen of Hungary in her coronation outfit. It can be found in the imperial Appartments in the Hofburg of Vienna.

Bakhchisaray, Khan's Palace, Fountain of Tears - May 28, 2010

A card I received from Nina (Ninon) for the Postcrossing Big Groups Round Robin. Bakhchisaray is a town in Central Crimea, also known as the capital of the Crimean Khanate. The Palace is on the UNESCO Tentative List. There was an array of great stamps on the back, too !!!!

The Habsburg Dynasty - May 28, 2010

This card I sent myself while in Vienna. It shows the sovereigns of the Habsburg Dynasty. Among them are German and Austrian Emperors.

Elisabeth, Queen of Hungary - May 27, 2010

Elisabeth of Austria when she was crowned Queen of Hungary on June 8, 1867 at the age of 29. The coronation dress was on display in the Imperial Appartments in the Hofburg (city palace) of Vienna. Elisabeth was a very tiny person and to wear such an outfit must have been very stressful. I can only imagine the weight of all the finery!

Empress Elisabeth of Austria - May 27, 2010

This card I sent myself while being in Vienna. The original painting is by F.X. Winterhalter (1864), the favourite painting of Emperor Franz Josef.

7th National Congress, China - May 27, 2010

Coming from Zhong WenHua was this card today showing the 7th National Congress in China. Great card for the WiP Politics Swap! With matching stamps on the back, too !

Hué Monuments (UNESCO), Vietnam - May 26, 2010

A new site for my UNESCO Collection - Complex of Hué Monuments in Vietnam, coming from Judy (MissDaisy44) for a private Swap.

Sao Paulo Cathedral, Brazil - May 26, 2010

Great aerial view of the Cathedral of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Wonderful architecture! I received that card today from Lafaiete Costa, for the Stamped and Written One Card May Swap.

Ohio - The Land of the Presidents - May 26, 2010

Gorgeous card coming from Judy (MissDaisy44) for a private swap. This is one of the cards I had on my Flickr Favourites, thanks so much Judy :)

Horned Grebe - May 26, 2010

A hand-colored engraving by John James Audubon, sent to me by Dorothy (Ricki) for the WiP G - Swap. Looks like the male wears a Moustache, just in the wrong place :)

Armacao de Buzios, Brazil - May 25, 2010

Elton sent me this wonderful view of the Joao Fernandes Beach in Búzios, Brazil for the WiP Green Swap. A very inviting little bay, wish I could lay on the golden sand of the beach right now :)

Tibetan Folklore Dancer - May 25, 2010

Another awesome card coming from Xiaoerduojiang for a Postcrossing Tag. I love cards showing people in their national or traditional costumes, so this one is a treasure for me :)

Middle School in Zhejiang - May 25, 2010

Zhong WenHua sent me this wonderful card showing a Middle Class in Zhejiang for the WiP May General Swap. Looks like a good place to learn some useful things for life :)

Poas Volcano National Park, Costa Rica - May 25, 2010

This great card arrived from David Fox in my mailbox. I don't have many cards from Costa Rica, so this was a very welcome one. I got it for the Hard to get Countries Tag on Postcrossing.

I Love My Planet - May 25, 2010

A very interesting interpretation of the color Green for the WiP Green swap coming from Mike Beckett today. "We love the Earth to the true extent of consuming it in the process" Never thought about it that way, but so true!

St. Paul's Cathedral, London - May 21, 2010

The West Front of awesome St. Paul's Cathedral in London. I have seen it for real, what a wonderful building. It was sent by my Facebook friend Andy Humphries, thanks a lot :)

Dazu Rock Carvings (UNESCO), China - May 21, 2010

Another new site for my UNESCO collection, the Dazu Rock Carvings in China. It was sent by xiaoerduojiang for the Postcrossing I offer Photo/Viewcard Tag. The world is so full of wonderful sites, a lifetime is not enough to go see them all!

President Obama - May 21, 2010

Cathy Dempsey sent me this card showing the New York Skyline and President Obama for the WiP Politics Swap, reminding me that I still have this great city on my travel list :) One day, I will be there....

Civil War Generals - May 21, 2010

This is a card from my Flickr Favourites, sent by Judy (MissDaisy44) in a private trade. What a great card, I fell in love with that one right away.

1959 Cadillac Eldorado - May 21, 2010

The dramatic tail fins of the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado soared more than three feet above the ground. Equipped with extravagant features like leather interior and twin, bullet-style tail lights, the Eldorado - Spanish for "The Gilded One" - truly lived up to its name (taken from the back of the card)
It was sent by Michelle Darby for the WiP Transportation Swap with a matching stamp on the back, how awesome :)

Huangshan City, Anhui Dwellings, China - May 21, 2010

This is a card I requested from Louisa (telaweisimi) through the Postcrossing I'm offering tag, Huangshan City, Anhui Dwellings. Another site for my ever growing UNESCO collection! Loved the stamps on the back too!

Fish Magic by Paul Klee - May 21, 2010

Michelle Darby sent me this wonderful artwork by Paul Klee for the WiP May General Swap. Paul Klee was born in Switzerland but had a German father, so both countries are claiming him as theirs :) There was a stamp on the back that complimented the topic of the card, loved that!!!

The Swedish Royal Family - May 21, 2010

Great multiview coming from Anders Erikson, one of my Facebook friends. It shows the Swedish Royal Family and the text on the top is the beginning of the Swedish National Anthem, perfect addition for my Royalty Collection!

Dragon Palace Cave, China - May 21, 2010

Would love to explore this cave! Dragon Palace Cave is located Guizhou Province, China and the card was sent by Jamie for the Big Groups RR on Postcrossing.

The Doors of Dublin - May 20, 2010

Wonderful addition to my new collection of Door Cards coming from Nikos Vatopoulos. All those doors somehow have the same style but each of them is still unique. Thanks Nikos :)

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh - May 20, 2010

The Royal couple found its way to my mailbox for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag and was sent by Ellen (ellesbelles1909). It will be a great addition for my Royalty collection!

Amish Buggy - May 20, 2010

This wonderful card showing an Amish Buggy was sent by Gretchen Rokosky for the WiP Transportation Swap. Really like the colours. Great choice for this swap!

Glimpses of the Past, Melaka in Memory - May 20, 2010

Shurbani sent this card for the WiP May General Swap. It shows the Art of Anuar Dan, a Malaysian artist. I like this card, the colours are wonderful, too.

Tremelo, Belgium - May 20, 2010

Tania sent me this nice multiview from Tremelo in Belgium. I met Tania on Facebook and this postcard is part of a private swap we agreed upon :)

Wikipedia says: Tremelo is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant in Flanders. Tremelo is most famous for having been the hometown of Father Damien, who Pope Benedict XVI canonized on October 11, 2009 as Saint Damien of Molokai. Father Damien is locally known as Pater Damiaan, and was a legendary martyr of charity who had tended to the lepers in the Hawaiian Islands.

Sunflowers - May 21, 2010

This Sunflower card was sent by Elke, a postcard friend from Facebook. I love sunflowers, cause they represent the Sun, and I love see that planet :) cause it usually means good, warm weather :)