Panoramic view from the ruins of Poilvache on the river "the Maas" and the valley, it is a Natural state Park since 1976.
Older Belgian stamps! (before the Euro)
dinsdag 6 maart 2012
BELGIUM ~ Condroz-Yvoir~
...You not always have to go far to see amazing views...this postcard shows a very beautiful and green part in my country, nearby the Ardens... the surprising Condroz! It's a region in the French part of Belgium, where there are lots of possibilities to do outdoor activities, its a paradise for walkaholics and cyclists... and there are some majectic old castles, gardens and abbeys to visit. The hidden Valley of the Molignée and the tremendous upper course of the river "the Maas" are a real must to discover. As well as all that the Condroz has a few typical villages, which are known as the most beautiful artisanal villages of the province of Namur.
Panoramic view from the ruins of Poilvache on the river "the Maas" and the valley, it is a Natural state Park since 1976.
This is a post for "Our Wonderful World Tuesday" hosted on Jocelyn's Blog Cuckootree.
Panoramic view from the ruins of Poilvache on the river "the Maas" and the valley, it is a Natural state Park since 1976.
maandag 5 maart 2012
FRANCE ~Notre-Dame~
This postcard (FR-194422) is my second one showing the famous and wonderful Notre-Dame in Paris...known as the most romantic city in the world... Must admit I'm not such a romantic soul!:D It's a view on the southern façade and sacristy of Notre-Dame Cathedral, seen from quay de Montebello... For me cities by rivers are somehow more beautiful...Thanks Pauline!!
Notre Dame Cathedral is a beautiful cathedral on the the Île de la Cité in Paris. Begun in 1163 and mostly completed by 1250, Notre Dame is an important example of French Gothic architecture, sculpture and stained glass.
The Notre Dame is the most popular monument in Paris and in all of France, beating even the Eiffel Tower with 13 million visitors each year. But the famous cathedral is also an active Catholic church, a place of pilgrimage, and the focal point for Catholicism in France - religious events of national significance still take place here.
Notre Dame Cathedral is a beautiful cathedral on the the Île de la Cité in Paris. Begun in 1163 and mostly completed by 1250, Notre Dame is an important example of French Gothic architecture, sculpture and stained glass.
The Notre Dame is the most popular monument in Paris and in all of France, beating even the Eiffel Tower with 13 million visitors each year. But the famous cathedral is also an active Catholic church, a place of pilgrimage, and the focal point for Catholicism in France - religious events of national significance still take place here.
vrijdag 2 maart 2012
USA ~Washington, D.C.
Great view of the impressive Capitol building, one of the most symbolically important buildings in the world and a D.C.'s landmark...(USA-1548433). The sender wrote that it is much more impressive in person... but to me it looks already amazing on a postcard...:D:D Thanks Heather!
With nice stamps too!!
The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and their government, the meeting place of the nation's legislature. The Capitol also houses an important collection of American art, and it is an architectural achievement in its own right. It is a working office building as well as a tourist attraction visited by millions every year.
From the back of the card:
The exquisite landscaping around the Capitol was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the creator of Central Park in New York. Many of the trees are so rare that they are marked with their names.
With nice stamps too!!
The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and their government, the meeting place of the nation's legislature. The Capitol also houses an important collection of American art, and it is an architectural achievement in its own right. It is a working office building as well as a tourist attraction visited by millions every year.
From the back of the card:
The exquisite landscaping around the Capitol was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the creator of Central Park in New York. Many of the trees are so rare that they are marked with their names.
woensdag 29 februari 2012
AUSTRALIA ~Ceremony taking place on Nhulun~
...Received this awesome official postcard from "Down Under" (AU-184401)
Text on the back of the card:
Across Australia, Working on Country Indigenous rangers are employed to manage and protect our heritage and environment. The rangers gain qualifications in conservation and land management complementing traditional knowledge. The Working on Country program helps the rangers keep culture strong and support their communities!!
...I think all of those people have a very important task!! Thank you very much Samantha.:D:D
And with a set of 5 gorgeous stamps too...:D
This photo was taken during a welcome to country ceremony taking place on Nhulun, a registered Sacred Site in the middle of the Nhulunbuy township. This site has a great deal of cultural significance for the Yolngu of East Arnhem Land as it was the site of protests against the proposition of a bauxite mine being established in the area in the 1970s. Today its history is preserved by the Dhimurru Rangers and their families and is utilised for ceremonies such as this one to welcome visitors to the Nhulunbuy area.
This is a post for "Our Wonderful World Tuesday" hosted on Jocelyn's Blog Cuckootree.
Text on the back of the card:
Across Australia, Working on Country Indigenous rangers are employed to manage and protect our heritage and environment. The rangers gain qualifications in conservation and land management complementing traditional knowledge. The Working on Country program helps the rangers keep culture strong and support their communities!!
...I think all of those people have a very important task!! Thank you very much Samantha.:D:D
And with a set of 5 gorgeous stamps too...:D
This photo was taken during a welcome to country ceremony taking place on Nhulun, a registered Sacred Site in the middle of the Nhulunbuy township. This site has a great deal of cultural significance for the Yolngu of East Arnhem Land as it was the site of protests against the proposition of a bauxite mine being established in the area in the 1970s. Today its history is preserved by the Dhimurru Rangers and their families and is utilised for ceremonies such as this one to welcome visitors to the Nhulunbuy area.
dinsdag 28 februari 2012
THE NETHERLANDS
...I do love those "Holland images" cards (NL-1060798)... This one shows their famous windmills, cows and laundry hanging outside to dry. This is not only typical for Netherland, we do it here also a lot...I was thinking wether this is a habit in other countries too...:D Thanks a lot Sjanie!!
With nice stamp from the serie ‘Going Green' with as theme "Recycling gives new life".
With nice stamp from the serie ‘Going Green' with as theme "Recycling gives new life".
maandag 27 februari 2012
RUSSIA ~Northern Village~
... Wonderful sky...Beautiful reflection of the houses in the water (RU-782998)...Just a great countryside view and something totally different than most views I've got from Russia... Thanks a lot Nina!:D
With a set of great stamps!!
With a set of great stamps!!
POLAND ~Bialystok~
Lovely city nightview from Poland (PL-367705). And it is always nice to find something interesting about a place... I didn't know that the language "esperanto" was invented by a polish person...Thanks Mira!!
Białystok is the largest city in north-eastern Poland. It is the gateway to many natural attractions of the Podlasie region, known collectively as the Green Lungs of Poland, including Biebrza and Bialowieza national parks. Bialystok is also the place of birth of Ludwik Zamenhoff, the inventor of the artificial language Esperanto. The city hosted an international Esperanto conference in 2010.
The city's main tourist attraction is the Branickis' Palace, a former residence of a wealthy and influential noble family of Branicki, which used to own the whole city of Bialystok.
Białystok is the largest city in north-eastern Poland. It is the gateway to many natural attractions of the Podlasie region, known collectively as the Green Lungs of Poland, including Biebrza and Bialowieza national parks. Bialystok is also the place of birth of Ludwik Zamenhoff, the inventor of the artificial language Esperanto. The city hosted an international Esperanto conference in 2010.
The city's main tourist attraction is the Branickis' Palace, a former residence of a wealthy and influential noble family of Branicki, which used to own the whole city of Bialystok.
donderdag 23 februari 2012
LUXEMBOURG
...After collecting postcards for years I finally got one of Luxembourg showing many beautiful parts of it... and I like it a lot. It is one of my closest neighboring countries... So a big thanks to Dieter en Eve for enlarging my collection with a new place!!:D:D
With great stamp of the serie "Eisch Valley". The postmark commemorates the International Childhood Cancer Day.
Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a landlocked country situated right in the heart of Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Luxembourg has a population of over half a million people in an area of approximately 2,586 square km.
A representative democracy with a constitutional monarch, it is ruled by a Grand Duke. It is the world's only remaining sovereign Grand Duchy.
With great stamp of the serie "Eisch Valley". The postmark commemorates the International Childhood Cancer Day.
Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a landlocked country situated right in the heart of Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Luxembourg has a population of over half a million people in an area of approximately 2,586 square km.
A representative democracy with a constitutional monarch, it is ruled by a Grand Duke. It is the world's only remaining sovereign Grand Duchy.
JAPAN ~Ukiyo-e print~
Immediately when I found this great postcard (JP-239751) in my mailbox I knew from which country it came...This beautiful and delicate artwork is so typical from Japan...Thanks Yuki&Eri!!:D
With nice stamps too!
Ukiyo-e (literally "pictures of the floating world") is a genre of Japanese woodblock prints (or woodcuts) and paintings produced between the 17th and the 20th centuries, featuring motifs of landscapes, tales from history, the theatre, and pleasure quarters. It is the main artistic genre of woodblock printing in Japan.
With nice stamps too!
Ukiyo-e (literally "pictures of the floating world") is a genre of Japanese woodblock prints (or woodcuts) and paintings produced between the 17th and the 20th centuries, featuring motifs of landscapes, tales from history, the theatre, and pleasure quarters. It is the main artistic genre of woodblock printing in Japan.
woensdag 22 februari 2012
GERMANY ~Berlin State Library~
Wonderful view from the overgrown facade of the courtyard of the Berlin State Library (DE-1246215)This is one of the "Top Sights" to see whenever you visit Berlin... Thanks Riita and Amos (a 5 year old postcrosser)!:D
The Berlin State Library is a library in Berlin and a property of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. It is the most important academic research library in the German speaking countries. It collects texts, media and cultural works from all fields in all languages, from all time periods and all countries of the world, providing these materials are of interest for academic and research purposes. Among the more famous items in its collection is a Gutenberg Bible, the autographs of Goethe, the world's largest collection of Johann Sebastian Bach's and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's manuscripts, and the original score of Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No.9.
The Berlin State Library is a library in Berlin and a property of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. It is the most important academic research library in the German speaking countries. It collects texts, media and cultural works from all fields in all languages, from all time periods and all countries of the world, providing these materials are of interest for academic and research purposes. Among the more famous items in its collection is a Gutenberg Bible, the autographs of Goethe, the world's largest collection of Johann Sebastian Bach's and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's manuscripts, and the original score of Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No.9.
zondag 19 februari 2012
ITALY ~Venice~
Received this stunning loooong panaromic card (couldn't even scan the whole card) of Venice (IT-168323), known as the most romantic city in the world... I visited it a long time ago! It brings back such lovely memories of the great time I had there.
...And I know what you mean Roberto when you say that the "magic" light of this place impresses everyone and that it makes everything even more beautiful and almost unreal... Thanks you so much for this amazing card!!:D
With also great stamp and postmark celebrating the Italian military missions abroad. (Date of issue 12/11/2011)
Design shows, in the foreground on the left, a member of the Italian armed forces, and, in the background, a detail of planet Earth and the viewfinder of a telescope.
The City of Venice is Capital of the Veneto region in Italy. It is famous for its canals, gondolas and spectacular architecture.
...And I know what you mean Roberto when you say that the "magic" light of this place impresses everyone and that it makes everything even more beautiful and almost unreal... Thanks you so much for this amazing card!!:D
With also great stamp and postmark celebrating the Italian military missions abroad. (Date of issue 12/11/2011)
Design shows, in the foreground on the left, a member of the Italian armed forces, and, in the background, a detail of planet Earth and the viewfinder of a telescope.
The City of Venice is Capital of the Veneto region in Italy. It is famous for its canals, gondolas and spectacular architecture.
donderdag 16 februari 2012
THE NETHERLANDS ~ Amsterdam-UNESCO~
I started again to send cards on the official site because it's always a surprise from where the postcard will come and what kind of postcard it will be...
So this really lovely typical canal view is from The Netherlands (NL-1037311), another dutch speaking country and a close neighbour to me...Heel erg bedankt Anneke!!:D
Great stamps with values still in Guldens (before the euro)
Amsterdam (capital of the Netherlands)is home to more nationalities than any other city in the world. Its inhabitants all make the city what it is, a bustling melting pot of people and cultures. Every person who has come to Amsterdam to settle has made a life for themselves here. They have all made their mark and put down roots.
The 17th-century canals of Amsterdam located in the heart of Amsterdam, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2010.
So this really lovely typical canal view is from The Netherlands (NL-1037311), another dutch speaking country and a close neighbour to me...Heel erg bedankt Anneke!!:D
Great stamps with values still in Guldens (before the euro)
Amsterdam (capital of the Netherlands)is home to more nationalities than any other city in the world. Its inhabitants all make the city what it is, a bustling melting pot of people and cultures. Every person who has come to Amsterdam to settle has made a life for themselves here. They have all made their mark and put down roots.
The 17th-century canals of Amsterdam located in the heart of Amsterdam, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2010.
woensdag 15 februari 2012
CANADA ~Whales~
...Two lovely cards from Canada arrived today...Thanks a lot Laura for chosing a whale card for me... They are always special to me and I just love them !! To see this amazing animals in the wild must be such an awesome experience!:D
Wonderful stamp of the Chinese lunar new year, the Year of the Dragon. An 1.8Canadian dollar international stamp.
Orca, or killer whales, are the largest members of the dolphin family. Male Orca can reach up to 30 feet in length, and their large, distinctive dorsal fins can be nearly 6 feet (two meters) tall. A large male can weigh up to 9 tons.
Orcas stravel in pods which range in size from two to about fifty whales. The average pod has between five and fiften individuals.
Wonderful stamp of the Chinese lunar new year, the Year of the Dragon. An 1.8Canadian dollar international stamp.
Orca, or killer whales, are the largest members of the dolphin family. Male Orca can reach up to 30 feet in length, and their large, distinctive dorsal fins can be nearly 6 feet (two meters) tall. A large male can weigh up to 9 tons.
Orcas stravel in pods which range in size from two to about fifty whales. The average pod has between five and fiften individuals.
CANADA ~White Rock-British Columbia~
... Looks like a great place for a day out!:D Thanks Laura.
With three nice stamps!!
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty.
White Rock, B.C. Canada is 45 minutes from Vancouver and 8 kms from the Peache Arch USA border crossing. It is a favourited recreation destination all year round. Stroll the promenade, visit the shops and galleries, wind surf, fly a kite or play in the sand...
With three nice stamps!!
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty.
White Rock, B.C. Canada is 45 minutes from Vancouver and 8 kms from the Peache Arch USA border crossing. It is a favourited recreation destination all year round. Stroll the promenade, visit the shops and galleries, wind surf, fly a kite or play in the sand...
donderdag 9 februari 2012
USA ~Atlanta-Georgia~
Great city view...From the back of the card: "The soft evening twilight glistens on downtown Atlanta"... Thanks Deb!!
Atlanta is the captital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. The city is home to Coca Cola and CNN, they also have beautiful gardens and interesting modern history sites. For example: you can visit the home where Dr Martin Luther King was born and also the church where he preached.
Atlanta is the captital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. The city is home to Coca Cola and CNN, they also have beautiful gardens and interesting modern history sites. For example: you can visit the home where Dr Martin Luther King was born and also the church where he preached.
vrijdag 3 februari 2012
SRI LANKA ~Vegetable Seller~
Yippie!! I've got mail today!:D:D It's hard for a "postcardlover" going every morning to your mailbox and to find nothing in it for more than a week...
But thanks to Ravindra I received this wonderful local vegetable stall..(I already have one postcard of a fruit stall).Some of them I recognize but most of them are completely new for me...The green ones just by the foot of the lady are callled "Ladies Fingers" and they seem to be delicious!
...With in Belgium temperatures from around -10° celsius this exotic card feels a bit strange and I know where I would want to be right now!:D:D Thanks a lot Ravindra!!
I do love the train stamps!!
Agriculture is the most common vocation of the Sri Lankans, and about eighty (80) different varieties of fruits and vegetables are grown in Sri Lanka’s varied agro-climatic areas. Most of this vegetables are specialy grown in the dry zone of Sri Lanka.
But thanks to Ravindra I received this wonderful local vegetable stall..(I already have one postcard of a fruit stall).Some of them I recognize but most of them are completely new for me...The green ones just by the foot of the lady are callled "Ladies Fingers" and they seem to be delicious!
...With in Belgium temperatures from around -10° celsius this exotic card feels a bit strange and I know where I would want to be right now!:D:D Thanks a lot Ravindra!!
I do love the train stamps!!
Agriculture is the most common vocation of the Sri Lankans, and about eighty (80) different varieties of fruits and vegetables are grown in Sri Lanka’s varied agro-climatic areas. Most of this vegetables are specialy grown in the dry zone of Sri Lanka.
woensdag 25 januari 2012
SRI LANKA ~Stilt Fishermen-Ahangama~
A new great postcard from Sri Lanka for my collection... Something I've never seen...My first thought was ...why don’t they use nets?? It looks a really uncomfortable position, sitting on poles fixed in the coral reef and balancing on a height of about two meters, but it seems to be a centuries-old tradition!
By searching for information about this strange looking way of fishing I found that by using nets the fish could get disturbed and may disappear.
Many Thanks Ravindra!! (Hoping to find some of your favorites soon.:D)
With a set of lovely stamps!!They have such a large variety of beautiful stamps...
A few kilometres beyond Koggala, the town of Ahangama is famous for having the greatest concentration of stilt fishermen along the entire coast.The tradition is passed on from father to son and with it the particular skills of each fishing family.
Though they may be beautiful to look at, stilt fishermen have it rough. They spend hours sitting on a thin plank, hoping to catch one or two fish about 5 cm-long, that they sell for about 2 cents each. The rough waves keep the big fish away, so they sometimes have to settle for te smallest catch. But it’s a small price to pay in order to preserve centuries-old traditions.
Stilt fishing had disappeared after the devastating tsunami that hit the country and other parts of the Indian Ocean, but soon the people returned to their customs, and now you can spot them sitting on their uncomfortable stilts, hoping to catch something.
By searching for information about this strange looking way of fishing I found that by using nets the fish could get disturbed and may disappear.
Many Thanks Ravindra!! (Hoping to find some of your favorites soon.:D)
With a set of lovely stamps!!They have such a large variety of beautiful stamps...
A few kilometres beyond Koggala, the town of Ahangama is famous for having the greatest concentration of stilt fishermen along the entire coast.The tradition is passed on from father to son and with it the particular skills of each fishing family.
Though they may be beautiful to look at, stilt fishermen have it rough. They spend hours sitting on a thin plank, hoping to catch one or two fish about 5 cm-long, that they sell for about 2 cents each. The rough waves keep the big fish away, so they sometimes have to settle for te smallest catch. But it’s a small price to pay in order to preserve centuries-old traditions.
Stilt fishing had disappeared after the devastating tsunami that hit the country and other parts of the Indian Ocean, but soon the people returned to their customs, and now you can spot them sitting on their uncomfortable stilts, hoping to catch something.
maandag 23 januari 2012
BELGIUM ~ Doornik-UNESCO~
This card shows another wonderful UNESCO site of my country... If you ever planning a trip to Belgium and visiting our UNESCO sites this one must certainly on your list...The Cathedral with 5 towers is really impressive!!:D Bedankt Dorien!
With the self adhesive 'Tagetes portula' stamp from 2008 (Created by: Buzin)
Along with Tongeren, Tournai is the oldest city in Belgium and it has played an important role in Belgiums cultural history.The mixed Romanesque- and Gothic-style cathedral of Notre Dame de Tournai and the belfry, the oldest in Belgium, have been jointly designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Tournai cathedral is one of the most beautiful religious monuments in the Western world. Its treasury contains the silver and copper Shrine of Our Lady, completed in the early 13th century. The Cathedral also houses works by Rubens and his contemporary Jordaens.
With the self adhesive 'Tagetes portula' stamp from 2008 (Created by: Buzin)
Along with Tongeren, Tournai is the oldest city in Belgium and it has played an important role in Belgiums cultural history.The mixed Romanesque- and Gothic-style cathedral of Notre Dame de Tournai and the belfry, the oldest in Belgium, have been jointly designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Tournai cathedral is one of the most beautiful religious monuments in the Western world. Its treasury contains the silver and copper Shrine of Our Lady, completed in the early 13th century. The Cathedral also houses works by Rubens and his contemporary Jordaens.
maandag 16 januari 2012
RUSSIA ~Famous People~
Received this great card today(RU-715427)... It shows Russian most famous people... though most of them are known all over the world!! Thanks a lot Kate!!
Really nice stamps too!
Really nice stamps too!
dinsdag 10 januari 2012
SRI LANKA ~Gurulu Raksha Mask~
Got this great and a bit different card today...The snake or Naga as it is called, symbolizes protection. It is said amongst Sri lankan people that having these in homes brings good luck and protection, many locals hang a Gurulu Raksha mask outside their houses to ward away demons...
So by hanging this on my postcard board I hopefully will also be protected against "evel spirits"!:D Thanks Ravindra!!
...And each time with different and wonderful stamps!!
The Gurulu (Garuda Raksha) is the portrait of a mythical bird devouring a snake.
This is a typical example of a Sinhalese ritual mask. The Sinhalese use the mask during 1) Kolam dancing - dramatic performances representing both human and superhuman characters 2) Devil dancing - associated with exorcising rituals, removing devils and illnesses from people 3) Sokari dancing - worn during theatre performances or Devolmadu ceremonies, or public rituals in Sri Lanka.
So by hanging this on my postcard board I hopefully will also be protected against "evel spirits"!:D Thanks Ravindra!!
...And each time with different and wonderful stamps!!
The Gurulu (Garuda Raksha) is the portrait of a mythical bird devouring a snake.
This is a typical example of a Sinhalese ritual mask. The Sinhalese use the mask during 1) Kolam dancing - dramatic performances representing both human and superhuman characters 2) Devil dancing - associated with exorcising rituals, removing devils and illnesses from people 3) Sokari dancing - worn during theatre performances or Devolmadu ceremonies, or public rituals in Sri Lanka.
maandag 9 januari 2012
GERMANY ~Valley of the Red Grape~
Great postcard showing beautiful scenery from German wine regions.. Must be a wonderful place for hiking... And it shows again that we not always have to travel far to see beautiful places.:D (Distance from Brussels to the Ahr Valley is only about 240km)... Thanks Sabine!!
High above the narrow Ahr Valley, which was called „the wildest daughter of the Rhine“ by the Romanticists, is known for its red wines. It connects the famous winegrower’s villages in the “Valley of the Red Grape”. On a length of 35 kilometres the trail winds from Altenahr to Bad Bodendorf through the steep vineyard terraces.
High above the narrow Ahr Valley, which was called „the wildest daughter of the Rhine“ by the Romanticists, is known for its red wines. It connects the famous winegrower’s villages in the “Valley of the Red Grape”. On a length of 35 kilometres the trail winds from Altenahr to Bad Bodendorf through the steep vineyard terraces.
woensdag 4 januari 2012
COOK ISLANDS ~Rarotonga~
Got this wonderful postcard today from "The heart of Polynesia",The Cook Islands... Another dream destination and my first new place in 2012!!
Hopefully the start of many more...:D:D Thank you very much Rod!!
Sooo lovely stamps too...
A net of 15 islands in the heart of the South Pacific spread over an area the size of India with a population no bigger than a small New Zealand country town, 11,400 souls. These unique and friendly Polynesians have their own language and government and enjoy a vigorous and diverse culture with significant differences between each island.
RAROTONGA is the youngest island in the Cook Islands (named after Captain COOK, who sighted them in 1770). Raratonga is almost completely encircled by reefs, creating beautiful safe lagoons. This island of volcanic origin rises 600 meters (2000 feet) and is inhabited only around the coastal belt.
Hopefully the start of many more...:D:D Thank you very much Rod!!
Sooo lovely stamps too...
A net of 15 islands in the heart of the South Pacific spread over an area the size of India with a population no bigger than a small New Zealand country town, 11,400 souls. These unique and friendly Polynesians have their own language and government and enjoy a vigorous and diverse culture with significant differences between each island.
RAROTONGA is the youngest island in the Cook Islands (named after Captain COOK, who sighted them in 1770). Raratonga is almost completely encircled by reefs, creating beautiful safe lagoons. This island of volcanic origin rises 600 meters (2000 feet) and is inhabited only around the coastal belt.
dinsdag 3 januari 2012
USA ~Minnesota-yah, you betcha~
Another great card from the USA (US-1448771) shaped in the form of the state... With one of the favorite words in their unique dialect: UFF-DA (Norwegian origine) an expression of disgust, frustration or exhaustion... Reading it really made me smile!:D:D Thanks!
Nice stamps!!
Minnesota is a state in the Midwest of the USA. Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it technically has well over 15,000. The northern tip of Minnesota that juts into Lake of the Woods is the most northern point in the lower 48 states of the United States.
Nice stamps!!
Minnesota is a state in the Midwest of the USA. Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it technically has well over 15,000. The northern tip of Minnesota that juts into Lake of the Woods is the most northern point in the lower 48 states of the United States.
maandag 2 januari 2012
USA ~Utah~
Great postcard from the USA showing the many contrasts of Utah... great mountain ranges, rock formations, fields of flowers, canyons...In 2002 Utah became the fifth state in the United States to host the Olympic Winter Games. Thanks Sarah!!
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union. Utah is the 13th most extensive, the 34th most populous, and the 10th least densely populated of the 50 United States. The name "Utah" is derived from the name of the Ute tribe and means "people of the mountains" in the Ute language.Utah is bordered by Arizona on the south, Colorado on the east, Wyoming on the northeast, Idaho on the north and Nevada on the west. It also touches a corner of New Mexico.
Utah is the most religiously homogeneous state in the Union. Approximately 60% of Utahns are reported to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church, which greatly influences Utah culture and daily life.
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union. Utah is the 13th most extensive, the 34th most populous, and the 10th least densely populated of the 50 United States. The name "Utah" is derived from the name of the Ute tribe and means "people of the mountains" in the Ute language.Utah is bordered by Arizona on the south, Colorado on the east, Wyoming on the northeast, Idaho on the north and Nevada on the west. It also touches a corner of New Mexico.
Utah is the most religiously homogeneous state in the Union. Approximately 60% of Utahns are reported to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church, which greatly influences Utah culture and daily life.
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