IRELAND - Doolin

Doolin.  A small coastal village in County Clare.  Fine food and traditional music make it a top tourist destination.  The Cliffs of Moher are located 8km away.  Thanks to postcrosser Dina for the card.

Crown Prince of Denmark, Frederik

 Thanks to postcrosser Lone for the card.

"Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, Count of Monpezat, RE, SKmd (Frederik André Henrik Christian;[a] born 26 May 1968) is the heir apparent to the throne of Denmark. Frederik is the elder son of Queen Margrethe II and the late Henrik, Prince Consort.

He became Crown Prince of Denmark when his mother succeeded to the throne as Margrethe II on 14 January 1972."

AUSTRALIA MAXICARD - Royal Christening, Prince George of Cambridge

Thanks to postcrosser Heather for the great maxicard.

PORTUGAL - Lisbao

Another card from Sava traveling to Portugal.  Thank you so much for sending me card from you travel.

VENEZUELA - Gran Sabana

Finally this year I received new country to add to my collection, Venezuela comes as country #156. The card shows The Kukenan tepui seen from Paraitepui Roraima.  The card was sent on 7 August 2015 and after travelling for almost 8 months  it reached to my mailbox.

Thanks to Jose for the swap.

BAHAMAS - 700 Islands and Cays

Thanks to Mhanna for the card.

CHINA - Jinli Road

The card reads: As a part of Wuhou temple museum (include three historical districts' the central Jinli street and folk area), Jinli area is 30,000 square meters, including construction area of 14,000 square meters and a total length of 550 meters street which use the Ming and Qing western residential areas as outerwear. The three countries culture and Chengdu folk used as meaning in it, which include travel shopping leisure and entertainment. In Jinli, there is always a line to let you dream soul weigh. 

Thanks to postcrosser YuanHe for the card.

RUSSIA

Thanks to postcrosser Vita for the card.

H.R.H. The Princess of Wales

Thanks to postcrosser Joanna for the card.

RUSSIA - Church of the Dormition, 1774, Kondopoga

Karelian ASSR
Kondopoga
Church of the Dormition, 1774

Thanks to postcrosser Natalya for the card.

MACAU - Greeting from Macau

Thanks to postcrosser Khaki for the card.

BELARUS

Thanks to Anatoly for the swap.
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RUSSIA - Emperor Nicholas II on the yacht Polar Star, 1990s

Thanks to postcrosser Valeria for the card.

PERAK - Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan

This beautiful Menara Condong Teluk Intan/Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan was from postcrosser Hernie.  I've been here before but it was closed that time, we are not able to see the interior of the tower.

The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan (Malay: Menara Jam Condong Teluk Intan) is the Malaysia equivalent of the world famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. It is located in the centre of the town of Teluk Intan, Perak. The tower is slanted leftward, similar to the Tower of Pisa. It is 25.5 metres tall and, from the outside, looks like an 8 storey building, though inside it is actually divided into 3 storeys.
The purpose for building the tower, also known as the Clock Tower, was to store water for the locals during the drought season, in case of fire. The clock on the tower was also used to keep time.

The pagoda style structure was greatly influenced by Chinese architecture, because the majority of the population of the town at that time was Chinese. Each storey is 5 metres high and there are a total of 110 steps from the ground floor to the top of the tower.

The reasons why the tower leans are the soft ground on which it was built, as well as the weight of the water in the water tank, which causes it to lean towards the southwest.

Vladimir Putin with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev

Thanks to postcrosser Asya for this card.  Great addition to my theme collection.

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, born 7 October 1952) has been the President of Russia since 7 May 2012, succeeding Dmitry Medvedev. Putin served as prime minister from 1999 to 2000, as President from 2000 to 2008, and again as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012. During his second term as Prime Minister, he was the Chairman of the United Russia Party, the ruling party.

ROMANIA - Angelica Flutur

Thanks to postcrosser Marius for the beautiful card. Marius is photographer and make his own card for postcrossing. How cool is that!  Love this picture and this postcard is from a good quality paper.

GERMANY - Village church in winter

Thanks to postcrosser Caroline for the card.

USA - Nestle Food Ad

Info at the back of the card: 'Alphonse Mucha, Nestle Food for infants, Paris 1897'

Ad  from year 1897 for Nestle Food for infant, thanks to postcrosser Meghan for sharing this.

Alfons Maria Mucha (24 July 1860 – 14 July 1939), often known in English and French as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist, known best for his distinct style. He produced many paintings, illustrations, advertisements, postcards, and designs.

FINLAND - Owl

Thanks to postcrosser Eila for the owl card and she enclosed wonderful used stamps for me!

USA - Lace Balcony

The card read: 'This 'Embroidered Ironwork' on the balcony of  a home is the French Quarter, forms a striking frame for the St. Louis Cathedral'. Thanks to postcrosser Katlea for the lovely card.