This card will always remember me of the most snowy days in a row since 100 years... and the winter just started... I think all animals must have sufferd also a lot due to this bad weather.
Hééééél erg bedankt Johan!! GELUKKIG NIEUWJAAR!:D
Friday, December 31, 2010
BELGIUM ~Overijse~
...And my last great card (a photo made into a postcard)from 2010 comes from Johan!
This card will always remember me of the most snowy days in a row since 100 years... and the winter just started... I think all animals must have sufferd also a lot due to this bad weather.
Hééééél erg bedankt Johan!! GELUKKIG NIEUWJAAR!:D
This card will always remember me of the most snowy days in a row since 100 years... and the winter just started... I think all animals must have sufferd also a lot due to this bad weather.
Hééééél erg bedankt Johan!! GELUKKIG NIEUWJAAR!:D
Monday, December 27, 2010
NETHERLANDS
... Just pond leaves card ... (NL-515157)
Common Butterbur is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and northern Asia. The flowers are produced in the early spring, before the leaves appear; they are pale pink, with several inflorescences clustered on a 5-20 cm stem. The leaves are large, on stout 80-120 cm tall stems, round, with a diameter of 40-70 cm.
Common Butterbur is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and northern Asia. The flowers are produced in the early spring, before the leaves appear; they are pale pink, with several inflorescences clustered on a 5-20 cm stem. The leaves are large, on stout 80-120 cm tall stems, round, with a diameter of 40-70 cm.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
VROLIJK KERSTFEEST~MERRY CHRISTMAS~FROHE WEIHNACHTEN~JOYEAUX NOËL~FELIZ NAVIDAD TO ALL MY POSTCARD FRIENDS!!!
May your holidays
be happy days
filled with love
and laughter.
And may each day
bring joy your way
in the year
that follows after!
Gerda!!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
UKRAINE ~The National Taras Shevchenko University~
And this beautiful Christmas greeting card comes from my postcard friend Alex! The view is so wonderful... Really a speciale atmosphere... And I love the Wishes written in your language... Thank you sooo much Alex!!
Nice stamps too...
Kiev University or officially the National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv was founded in 1834. Kyiv University is named after Taras Shevchenko, a major figure in Ukrainian arts. It is considered the most prestigious university in Ukraine. At present the student body of Kyiv University numbers about 20 000 students at 14 faculties (Faculties of Biology, Geography, Geology, Economics, History, Cybernetics, Mechanics and Mathematics, Radiophysics, Social Sciences, Physics, Philosophy, Chemistry, Law, and the Preparatory Faculty) and in 6 Institutes.
Nice stamps too...
Kiev University or officially the National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv was founded in 1834. Kyiv University is named after Taras Shevchenko, a major figure in Ukrainian arts. It is considered the most prestigious university in Ukraine. At present the student body of Kyiv University numbers about 20 000 students at 14 faculties (Faculties of Biology, Geography, Geology, Economics, History, Cybernetics, Mechanics and Mathematics, Radiophysics, Social Sciences, Physics, Philosophy, Chemistry, Law, and the Preparatory Faculty) and in 6 Institutes.
GERMANY ~Weilburg's Castle~
Got a nice castle view (DE-779626)!
Weilburg’s impressive and expansive castle complex right at its heart dominates the town. It is a Renaissance and Baroque influenced castle which was built for the Nassau-Weilburg family in various stages. Construction started in 1533 and lasted until 1573, then in the 17th century the Baroque additions were made, including much of the current interior of the castle. The castle is now open as a museum of history, and you can also visit parts such as the Hofkirche chapel, and the Obere Orangerie which is used for temporary exhibitions.
Weilburg’s impressive and expansive castle complex right at its heart dominates the town. It is a Renaissance and Baroque influenced castle which was built for the Nassau-Weilburg family in various stages. Construction started in 1533 and lasted until 1573, then in the 17th century the Baroque additions were made, including much of the current interior of the castle. The castle is now open as a museum of history, and you can also visit parts such as the Hofkirche chapel, and the Obere Orangerie which is used for temporary exhibitions.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
FINLAND ~Rendeer~
Coming from Lapland (FI-971896) and at this time of the year he must be one of Santa Claus rendeers... Probably travelled with his sledge because we had last night snow... again...And the way he looks directly in the camera, I think he is speciale!!:D:D
BELARUS ~BLack Stork~
Got a very nice and impressive big bird card, the Black Stork ...Only the White Stork can be found in Belgium! Both have bright red legs and bill, and look very similar except for their colors!
The Black Stork Ciconia nigra is a large wading bird .It is a widespread, but rare, species that breeds in the warmer parts of Europe, predominantly in central and eastern regions.
This is a large bird, nearly 1 m tall with a 1.8 m wingspan, weighing around 3 kilograms. It is all black except for the white belly and axillaries, and its red bill and legs. It walks slowly and steadily on the ground. Like all storks, it flies with its neck outstretched. It has a rasping call, but rarely indulges in mutual bill-clattering when adults meet at the nest.
Stork are joining the numbers of endangered species in many parts of the world.
The Black Stork Ciconia nigra is a large wading bird .It is a widespread, but rare, species that breeds in the warmer parts of Europe, predominantly in central and eastern regions.
This is a large bird, nearly 1 m tall with a 1.8 m wingspan, weighing around 3 kilograms. It is all black except for the white belly and axillaries, and its red bill and legs. It walks slowly and steadily on the ground. Like all storks, it flies with its neck outstretched. It has a rasping call, but rarely indulges in mutual bill-clattering when adults meet at the nest.
Stork are joining the numbers of endangered species in many parts of the world.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
BELGIUM ~SNOW-SNOW-SNOW....~
We had this year already 18 days of snow, a RECORD and the astronomic winter hasn't even started!!(december22). Here a few pictures from today:
And this is one of my favourite objects covered in snow; my mailbox...I know that going to my mailbox and finding some postcards will immediatly brighten my day. :D:D
From my daily morning walk ...
The only one of our family who can't get enough of the snow is Bono, our eight year old Golden Retriever...
...Digging, eating, and rolling in the snow!
This Old Presbytery is only a few minutes from where I live. I go past it every day when I go for a walk with our dog!
And this is one of my favourite objects covered in snow; my mailbox...I know that going to my mailbox and finding some postcards will immediatly brighten my day. :D:D
From my daily morning walk ... 
The only one of our family who can't get enough of the snow is Bono, our eight year old Golden Retriever...
...Digging, eating, and rolling in the snow!
This Old Presbytery is only a few minutes from where I live. I go past it every day when I go for a walk with our dog!
Friday, December 17, 2010
SWITZERLAND ~Basel ~
And three lovely night views of Basel on the river Rhine,(CH-68375). This is only my third official card from Switzerland!
With cute stamps too...
Located on both sides of the Rhine, in the three-country-corner of Switzerland, Germany and France, Basel is the third largest city in Switzerland. Not only diverse cultures, but also a multifaceted history, modern art and architecture converge here.
The Rhine is the most important waterway in Europe. It flows through four countries -Switzerland, Germany, France and the Netherlands, before ending its journey in the North Sea at Rotterdam, a journey of 820 miles.
With cute stamps too...
Located on both sides of the Rhine, in the three-country-corner of Switzerland, Germany and France, Basel is the third largest city in Switzerland. Not only diverse cultures, but also a multifaceted history, modern art and architecture converge here.
The Rhine is the most important waterway in Europe. It flows through four countries -Switzerland, Germany, France and the Netherlands, before ending its journey in the North Sea at Rotterdam, a journey of 820 miles.
NETHERLAND
Received a nice "art" card from Holland(NL-509362)
Piet Mondrian was a Dutch painter (1872-1944)Lighthouse, Westkapelle, oil on canvas.
Piet Mondrian was a Dutch painter (1872-1944)Lighthouse, Westkapelle, oil on canvas.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
USA ~Alaska-Northern Lights~
My second "Aurora Borealis" this week...This view is even more amazing,the colour is a luminous green and with that moon and mountains, just wonderful!!
I do wish I can have the opportunity to witness the amazing Northern Lights someday!
Nice stamps too.
The phenomenon of aurora is an interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and solar wind.
There have been many myths about the Northern Lights.The people of Norway thought the lights were dead warriors fighting.The Vikings thought they were female messengers of the God Odin, to mark those to be killed in battle. The people of Laps and Finland believed they were messangers of God. The Nothern Lights were one of the last unsloved mysteries of the natural world!
I do wish I can have the opportunity to witness the amazing Northern Lights someday!
Nice stamps too.
The phenomenon of aurora is an interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and solar wind.
There have been many myths about the Northern Lights.The people of Norway thought the lights were dead warriors fighting.The Vikings thought they were female messengers of the God Odin, to mark those to be killed in battle. The people of Laps and Finland believed they were messangers of God. The Nothern Lights were one of the last unsloved mysteries of the natural world!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
NEW ZEALAND
Got my first "Lazy Letter Card" (NZ-45865)... I love it, she really made me laugh when I opened my mailbox this morning... If you don't like to write letters this card is a great alternative! :D:D
With another nice stamp too!
With another nice stamp too!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
POLAND ~Tatra Mountains~
And a great nature view from Poland arrived today! Love the name of the lake: "Eye of the sea"...
The most beautiful and the biggest lake in Tatra Mountains. The Eye of the Sea (Morskie Oko) is surrounded by many peaks which are rising 1000 meters above lake's level (1395 m). The name "Morskie Oko" translates to "Eye of the Sea"; this is derived from an old legend, according to which the lake was connected to the sea via an underground passage
The most beautiful and the biggest lake in Tatra Mountains. The Eye of the Sea (Morskie Oko) is surrounded by many peaks which are rising 1000 meters above lake's level (1395 m). The name "Morskie Oko" translates to "Eye of the Sea"; this is derived from an old legend, according to which the lake was connected to the sea via an underground passage
UKRAINE ~Kiev~
Thanks Alex for this wonderful nightview... The colors of the sky are amazing!
And with another nice dog stamp!
Contours of the Lower Lavra over four caves.Beneath the Lower Lavra are hundreds narrow passages and caves where monks once lived and worshiped. Over 100 of them lie mummified in niches that line the subterranean streets.
And with another nice dog stamp!
Contours of the Lower Lavra over four caves.Beneath the Lower Lavra are hundreds narrow passages and caves where monks once lived and worshiped. Over 100 of them lie mummified in niches that line the subterranean streets.
Monday, December 13, 2010
FINLAND ~Aurora Borealis~
And this fantastic card I got as an official (FI-966172)... "Aurora Borealis", one of the most amazing natural wonders of the world that I really would love to see live one day...
With lovely christmas stamp!
The phenomenon of aurora is an interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and solar wind.
There have been many myths about the Northern Lights.The people of Norway thought the lights were dead warriors fighting.The Vikings thought they were female messengers of the God Odin, to mark those to be killed in battle. The people of Laps and Finland believed they were messangers of God. The Nothern Lights were one of the last unsloved mysteries of the natural world!
With lovely christmas stamp!
The phenomenon of aurora is an interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and solar wind.
There have been many myths about the Northern Lights.The people of Norway thought the lights were dead warriors fighting.The Vikings thought they were female messengers of the God Odin, to mark those to be killed in battle. The people of Laps and Finland believed they were messangers of God. The Nothern Lights were one of the last unsloved mysteries of the natural world!
UNITED KINGDOM ~London ~
Received a great multi view card sent by my niece and nephew from their city trip to London with the Eurostar.... Most of the famous places are on the card! I also once went to london with the Eurostar, it takes only 1hour and 51 minutes from our capital Brussels to london through the Channel Tunnel...
Thursday, December 9, 2010
DENMARK ~Koldinghus Castle~
Got a nice official(DK-13247) castle card from Denmark today!
Cute stamp too...
Koldinghus is the last of the ancient royal castles on the peninsula of Jutland, Denmark and was was originally founded by Christoffer I in 1268. The castle was rebuilt after a fire in 1808, the restauration ended arround 20 years ago and today it is a museum.
Cute stamp too...
Koldinghus is the last of the ancient royal castles on the peninsula of Jutland, Denmark and was was originally founded by Christoffer I in 1268. The castle was rebuilt after a fire in 1808, the restauration ended arround 20 years ago and today it is a museum.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
INDIA ~Goa-Se Cathedral-UNESCO~
And another great card from Ravindra! He sent this card from India where he visit this wonderful Unesco site... Thanks a lot!!
The Se Cathedral of Goa is located in old Goa, and is around 9 kilometers from the capital city Panaji. The Se Cathedral of Goa is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. This magnificent edifice was built in the 16th century under the Portuguese rule in India. After the construction, the Se Cathedral of Goa was declared to be the largest church in Asia.
The length of the church is 250 feet and the breadth is 181 feet. The entrance of the church is ornately decorated and measures around 115 feet in height. The church is stunningly decorated yet the style is strikingly simple.
The church is famous for its giant bell known as the "Golden Bell". The bell is known for its melody and rich tone and is the largest bell in Goa and one of the best in the world. The walls of the church are decorated with lovely paintings that are quite old
The Se Cathedral of Goa is located in old Goa, and is around 9 kilometers from the capital city Panaji. The Se Cathedral of Goa is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. This magnificent edifice was built in the 16th century under the Portuguese rule in India. After the construction, the Se Cathedral of Goa was declared to be the largest church in Asia.
The length of the church is 250 feet and the breadth is 181 feet. The entrance of the church is ornately decorated and measures around 115 feet in height. The church is stunningly decorated yet the style is strikingly simple.
The church is famous for its giant bell known as the "Golden Bell". The bell is known for its melody and rich tone and is the largest bell in Goa and one of the best in the world. The walls of the church are decorated with lovely paintings that are quite old
GERMANY ~Clausthal-Zellerfeld~
Official nr 2(DE-775728) is a lovely multiview showing the home place of the sender!
Nice stamps too!
The mountain and university town of Clausthal-Zellerfeld (15,000 inhabitants) is the center of the Harz Mountains. The former mining (construction) urban Clausthal and Zellerfeld were once in the middle of one of the most famous mining areas in Europe.That is long past but today is the city and distinctive landscape shaped by the historical mining - of which many buildings, the mountain meadows, woods and cultural monuments are evidence Oberharzer water shelf with its many ponds, ditches and water courses (tunnel).
But the city also has a lively university and is a certified health resort. People hungry guests will find summer and winter sports and leisure facilities, for quickly you're out in the open and can walk, walking, mountain biking and more.
Nice stamps too!
The mountain and university town of Clausthal-Zellerfeld (15,000 inhabitants) is the center of the Harz Mountains. The former mining (construction) urban Clausthal and Zellerfeld were once in the middle of one of the most famous mining areas in Europe.That is long past but today is the city and distinctive landscape shaped by the historical mining - of which many buildings, the mountain meadows, woods and cultural monuments are evidence Oberharzer water shelf with its many ponds, ditches and water courses (tunnel).
But the city also has a lively university and is a certified health resort. People hungry guests will find summer and winter sports and leisure facilities, for quickly you're out in the open and can walk, walking, mountain biking and more.
TURKEY
Received an official from Netherland (NL-504902) with a view of Turkey... Although I like the view...I still don't underdstand why people sent cards not showing their own country... For me postcrossing is just about showing some lovely and interesting places from where I am... :(
The Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, located on the European side of the Bosporus, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922, apart from a twenty-year interval (1889-1909) in which the Yıldız Palace was used.
The Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, located on the European side of the Bosporus, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922, apart from a twenty-year interval (1889-1909) in which the Yıldız Palace was used.
Monday, December 6, 2010
VENEZUELA ~Playa Medina~
After a week without mail (due to heavy snowfall)I got an amazing beach view today ... Found this on the internet:
One of the best beaches in the whole country is Playa Medina. A privileged place thanks to the tropical vegetation, the color of the sea and the softness of the sand.Playa medina is a true tropical paradise.The coconut trees will provide the shade from the intense sun, so you can rest listening the sound of the waves
.... Now I hate the winter here even more, the snow, the ice, the freezing temparatures!!!
Paria Peninsula is a large peninsula in Sucre State, northern Venezuela. It separates the Gulf of Paria and Caribbean Sea.
One of the best beaches in the whole country is Playa Medina. A privileged place thanks to the tropical vegetation, the color of the sea and the softness of the sand.Playa medina is a true tropical paradise.The coconut trees will provide the shade from the intense sun, so you can rest listening the sound of the waves
.... Now I hate the winter here even more, the snow, the ice, the freezing temparatures!!!
Paria Peninsula is a large peninsula in Sucre State, northern Venezuela. It separates the Gulf of Paria and Caribbean Sea.
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