Friday, May 18, 2018
CHINA - Yunnan
Yunnan is a province in southwestern China with a varied landscape encompassing snow-capped mountains, rice terraces, lakes and deep gorges. The region is known for its large number of ethnic minorities. Modern Kunming, known as the “Spring City,” has many museums and temples, including colorful Yuantong Temple. To the southeast, Shilin Stone Forest contains limestone karst peaks formed 270 million years ago.
The province borders the Chinese provinces Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan, and the Tibet Autonomous Region, and the countries Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
USA - Vail, Colorado
Gore Creek Drive in the heart of Vail's pedestrian village at the base of the Fore Range. Thanks Corey for the card.
"Vail, Colorado, is a small town at the base of Vail Mountain, home of the massive Vail Ski Resort. Set within White River National Forest, the town is a gateway for winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. It’s also a summertime destination for golfing, hiking and cultural festivals. Gore Creek, popular for fly fishing, runs directly through the town center."
SWEDEN - Stockholm
Thanks to Betty for the card.
"Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, encompasses 14 islands and more than 50 bridges on an extensive Baltic Sea archipelago. The cobblestone streets and ochre-colored buildings of Gamla Stan (the old town) are home to the 13th-century Storkyrkan Cathedral, the Kungliga Slottet Royal Palace and the Nobel Museum, which focuses on the Nobel Prize. Ferries and sightseeing boats shuttle passengers between the islands."
RUSSIA - Nicolals II, La Tseravitch alexei, Wooden Church of All Merciful Saviour
Thanks so much to Kate, 10 years old postcrosser for the awesome cards, banknote and magnet.
Museum of Wooden architecture church of the All-Merciful Savior from the village of Fiminskoye
Nicolals II, La Tseravitch Alexei
CHINA - Paddy Field
Thanks to Feng for the card. I just hope there's some information about this card.
POLAND - Malbork
Thanks to Monika for the card and great stamps.
Malbork is a town in northern Poland in the Żuławy region (Vistula delta), with 38,478 inhabitants (2006). Situated in the Pomeranian Voivodeship since 1999, it was previously assigned to Elbląg Voivodeship (1975–1998). It is the capital of Malbork County.
Founded in the 13th century by the Knights of the Teutonic Order, the town is noted for its medieval Malbork Castle, built in the 13th Century as the Order's headquarters and of what later became known as Royal Prussia.
St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights
Sending from Thailand. Thanks Pannipa for the great stamps.
The St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights are lighthouses in Michigan at the entrance to the St. Joseph River on Lake Michigan. The station was built in 1832 with the current lights built in 1906 and 1907; they were decommissioned in 2005.
CHINA - The Hometown of the Poet QuYuan
Thanks to Penny for the card.
"Qu Yuan (c. 340–278 BC) was a Chinese poet and minister who lived during the Warring States period of ancient China. He is known for his patriotism and contributions to classical poetry and verses, especially through the poems of the Chu Ci anthology (also known as The Songs of the South or Songs of Chu): a volume of poems attributed to or considered to be inspired by his verse writing. Together with the Shi Jing, the Chu Ci is one of the two greatest collections of ancient Chinese verse. He is also remembered as the supposed origin of the Dragon Boat Festival."
HRH Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Christening
The Official portrait for the Christening of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge photographed in the drawing room at Sandringham House, Norfolk, on July 5th 2015.
Picture standing (L-R) Michael Middleton, Pippa Middleton, James Middleton, Carole Middleton, HRH Prince Charles The Prince of Wales, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall, HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh.
Seated HRH Prince William Duke of Cambridge and HRH Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George and Princess Charlotte and HM Queen Elizabeth II.
POLAND - Torun
Thanks to Kamilla for the card.
"Toruń is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. Its population was 202,591 as of June 2016. Previously it was the capital of the Toruń Voivodeship (1975–98) and the Pomeranian Voivodeship (1921–45). Since 1999, Toruń has been a seat of the self-government of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship and, as such, is one of its two capitals (together with Bydgoszcz).
The cities and neighboring counties form the Bydgoszcz–Toruń twin city metropolitan area.
Toruń is one of the oldest cities in Poland, with the first settlement dated back to the 8th century and later having been expanded in 1233 by the Teutonic Knights. Over centuries, it was the home for people of diverse backgrounds and religions. At one point, the city was considered the most modern cultural and technological centre in Medieval Europe. From 1264 until 1411 Toruń was part of the Hanseatic League and by the 17th century it was one of the elite trading points, which greatly affected the city's architecture ranging from Brick Gothic to Mannerism and Baroque. In the early-modern age, the city was a royal city of Poland, it was also considered one of four largest cities of Poland, after the partitions of Poland it was part of Prussia and later on the German Empire. After Poland declared independence in 1918, Toruń was reincorporated into Polish territory, and, during World War II, as one of few cities in the country, it sustained no damage. This allowed the Old Town to be fully preserved with its iconic central marketplace."
USA - Hearst Castle
Resting high on a hilltop of California's Santa Lucia, Mountains, Hearst Castle commands a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean and San Simeon Bay. Casa Grande stands 137 feet tall and features 165 rooms and 127 acres of garden, terraces, pools and walkways. Its rooms are furnish with an impressive collection of Spanish and Italian antiquities and art.
Thanks to Sherry for the card.
"Hearst Castle is a National Historic Landmark and California Historical Landmark mansion located on the Central Coast of California, United States. Designed by architect Julia Morgan, it was a residence for newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst between 1919 and 1947. Hearst died in 1951, and it became a California State Park in 1954. The site was opened to visitors in 1958. Since that time it has been operated as the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument where the estate, and its considerable collection of art and antiques, is open for public tours."
CHINA - Water Town
Thanks to Ziyi for the card. Simply love the view, too bad no information share about this area.
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