Panoramic view of Figueira da Foz - Portugal

I wasn't expecting to receive this postcard! "Kryx87" sent it from Figueira da Foz, the place of her vacations! We can see the city and some of the beaches.

"Figueira da Foz , also known as Figueira for short, is a municipality in the Coimbra District, in Portugal. It is located at the mouth of the Mondego River, 40 km west of Coimbra, and sheltered by hills (Serra da Boa Viagem).

The seat is the city of Figueira da Foz. The city has a population of 46,600 and the municipality has in total 62,601 inhabitants. It is the second largest city in the district of Coimbra.

It is a coastal city with several beaches, summer and seaport facilities in the Atlantic Ocean coast. As a city of tourism it plays an important part in the centre of the country. A zone of legal gambling, one can find in Figueira one of the biggest casinos of the Iberian Peninsula – the Casino Peninsular." In: Wikipedia

Tibães Monastery in Braga - Portugal

unused, issued by Braga's Citty Hall

"The Monastery of St Martin of Tibães (Portuguese: Mosteiro de São Martinho de Tibães) is a monastery situated in the parish of Mire de Tibães, near Braga, in northern Portugal. It was the mother house of the Benedictine order in Portugal and Brazil, and it is known for the exuberant Rococo decoration of its church.

The first information about a monastic community in the region - the Monastery of Dumio, close to Tibães, founded by Saint Martin of Braga - dates from the 6th century.

The Monastery of Tibães was founded around 1060, and its feudal rights were granted by Henry of Burgundy, Count of Portugal, in 1110. During the Middle Ages, after the Kingdom of Portugal became independent, rich and vast proterties in the North of the country came into the possession of the Monastery. However, due to the extensive reconstruction work carried out in the 17th and 18th centuries, there are no architectural remnants from this early stage of the ensemble." In: Wikipedia

DE-330894 - Proverb

DE-330894 sent by "Maria-Elena"

A beautiful tree with a proverb

In German: "Wer in der Jugen Bäune pflanzt, kanm sich im Alter in deren Achatten setzen"

In English: "Those who planted trees in their youth can sit in the shade of age." (Google Translator)

Dogs and the Valley - Andorra

"Joaninha" was in Andorra and offered me this cute postcard with the dogs standing in front of the Valley. It's my first card from this little country...

"Andorra, officially the Principality of Andorra (Catalan: Principat d'Andorra), also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, (Catalan: Principat de les Valls d'Andorra), is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of 468 km2 (181 sq mi) and an estimated population of 84,082 in 2009. Its capital, Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe, being at an elevation of 1023 metres. The official language is Catalan, although Spanish, Portuguese, and French are also commonly spoken.

The Principality was formed in 1278. The role of monarch is exercised jointly by the two co-princes, the President of the French Republic and the Bishop of Urgell, Catalonia.

Andorra is a prosperous country mainly because of its tourism industry, which services an estimated 10.2 million visitors annually, and also because of its status as a tax haven. It is not a member of the European Union, but the euro is the de facto currency. The people of Andorra have the 4th highest human life expectancy in the world — 82 years at birth." In: Wikipedia

Traditional costume - Portugal

This is an used postcard that I bought a few months ago. It shows a traditional costume from the countryside. It has a postmark from ??-12-1930.

Fountains in Ericeira - Portugal

"PilotOne" sent this card of Ericeira showing 3 fountains:
- Fountain of S. Sebastião (XVII c.)
- Fountain of Cabo (XV c.)
- Fountain of Lua/ Bica or Calçada (XIII c.)


"Ericeira is a fishing and seaside resort town on the west coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, about 35 km north-west of the centre of Lisbon. Its name originates from Ouriceira, which derives from Ouriço, the Portuguese name for a sea urchin, as seen on the coat of arms." In: Wikipedia

Postcrossing Meeting in Rotterdam

Well, postcrossers love postcards and travels! So we make a lot of meetings. From the Rotterdam Meeting (20/08/2011) I got two postcards:

From "octabis" an aerial view of Goes.

From "chihuahua" a multiview postcard.

US-1271368 - 1919 Ford Model T

US-1271368 sent by "ShepardFamily"

From Dearborn, Michigan arrived this photo of the Ford Model T from 1919. The automobile is exhibited at Henry Ford Museum.

The postcard says :" Nearly half of the automobiles built in the United States in 1919 were Ford Model T's. Ten percent of all American cars produced that year were "closed" cars with a permanent hard top and side windows. Closed cars provided passengers with better protection from wind and rain that the traditional touring car body. Henry Ford's Model T, at $750.00, was the least expensive closed car on the market."

Mykonos - Greece

Another great place to visit in Greece: Mykonos... This view is absolutely amazing! Thanks "Nectaria" for sending this wonderful postcard!

"Mykonos is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island spans an area of 85.5 km2 (33 sq mi) and rises to an elevation of 341 m (1,119 ft) at its highest point. There are 9,320 inhabitants (2001) most of whom live in the largest town, Mykonos, also known as Chora (i.e. the Town in Greek, a common denomination in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town), which lies on the west coast. Mykonos is one of the most cosmopolitan islands in Europe, and has attained iconic status among European holidaymakers; many  international celebrities  visit the island every year." In: Wikipedia

Pego do Inferno waterfall in Tavira - Portugal

I've never been in Tavira, but this place looks great to spend some times with a friends and family!
"Ninocas" sent it this year during her vacations in Algarve.

"A city of grandness in the past, Tavira is located on the west side of Algarve, in the middle of Cape of Santa Maria and Foz do Rio Guadiana. Two kilometers from the sea and rooted in the Gilão Riverside, harbored by a sandbank which protects the Ria Formosa, from Faro until Cacela. Such location was the key factor for the city's development and then for its lethargy and weakness. Tavira is, essentially, an estuary city and its history is linked to its port's evolution and its related activities." In: Câmara Municipal de Tavira