Postcards Around the World

2012-10-10

World map with Penoy Flower pattern

RR Portugal x World G27, sent by Yi-Ting

A beautiful world map made by Beetle with the Penoy Flower pattern.

More of her work on Facebook.

2012-10-09

CA-241269 - Hoodoos, the Canadian Badlands

CA-241269 sent by "gepttrs"

"A badlands (also badland) is a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded by wind and water. It can resemble malpaís, a terrain of volcanic rock. Canyons, ravines, gullies, hoodoos and other such geological forms are common in badlands. They are often difficult to navigate by foot. Badlands often have a spectacular color display that alternates from dark black/blue coal stria to bright clays to red scoria." In: Wikipedia

2012-10-08

Sea Turtles - Portugal

The Oceanário de Lisboa has a temporary exhibition called "Sea Turtles. The Journey." I saw that exhibition and bought some cards:

2012-10-07

Iguassu National Park - Brazil (UNESCO)

Sent by Marcelo

"The park shares with Iguazú National Park in Argentina one of the world’s largest and most impressive waterfalls, extending over some 2,700 m. It is home to many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna, among them the giant otter and the giant anteater. The clouds of spray produced by the waterfall are conducive to the growth of lush vegetation." In: UNESCO

2012-10-06

Michigan map card - USA

Sent by Emily

Information on the postcard: "Michigan - derived from the Indian words "michi-gan", meaning "large lake" - entered into the Union in 1887 as the 26th state.

State Flower - Apple Blossom

State Tree - White Pine

State Stone - Petoskey

State Bird - Robin

State Fish - Brook Trout"

2012-10-05

Miranda do Corvo - Portugal

Sent by Flora

"Miranda do Corvo is a Portuguese town in Miranda do Corvo Municipality in Coimbra District of Portugal.

Miranda do Corvo literally means "View over the Corvo River." The town has a beautiful church situated on a hill overlooking the area. A large "Rio de Janeiro"-type statue of Jesus also looks out over the town. There is a weekly market selling fresh local produce.

Miranda do Corvo is approximately 30 minutes by train from the city of Coimbra. Nearby is an ancient pilgrimage site called Senhora da Piedade. Young children were said to have seen visions of Our Lady of Mercy whilst walking in the hills. Ever since, a church has stood upon that spot. The spot offers spectacular views of the entire valley." In: Wikipedia

2012-10-04

Kalkan - Turkey

Sent by Seda

"Kalkan is a town on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, and an important tourist destination. The area includes many historical sites (such as Tlos and Kekova) and many fine beaches (including Patara Beach & Kaputaş Beach).

Kalkan is an old fishing town, and the only safe harbor between Kaş and Fethiye; it is famous for its white-washed houses, descending to the sea, and its brightly colored bougainvilleas. It averages 300 days of sunshine a year.

Until the early 1920s, the majority of its inhabitants were Greeks. They left in 1923 because of the Exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey after the Greco-Turkish War and emigrated mainly to Attica, where they founded the new town of Kalamaki. Abandoned Greek houses can still be seen at Kalkan." In: Wikipedia

2012-10-03

St Nicholas Cathedral - Monaco

unused, bought in Lisboa (Portugal)

"Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception), also known as Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco Cathedral (French: Cathédrale de Monaco), is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Monaco in Monaco-Ville, Monaco, where many of the Grimaldis were buried, including Grace Kelly and more recently, Rainier III.

The cathedral was consecrated in 1875, and is on the site of the first parish church in Monaco built in 1252 and dedicated to St. Nicholas. Of note are the retable (circa 1500) to the right of the transept, the Great Altar and the Episcopal throne in white Carrara marble.

Pontifical services take place on the major religious festivals such as the Feast of Sainte Dévote (27 January) and the National holiday (19 November). On feast days and during religious music concerts, one can hear the magnificent four-keyboard organ, inaugurated in 1976." In: Wikipedia

2012-10-02

Aberdeen - Hong Kong

unused, bought in Lisboa (Portugal)

"Aberdeen is an area on the south shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of the Southern District. Aberdeen Harbour is a harbour between Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau. The name 'Aberdeen' usually covers the areas of Aberdeen, Wong Chuk Hang and Ap Lei Chau, but it is more often used to refer to the town only. Population is approximately 60,000.

Aberdeen is famous to tourists for its floating village and floating seafood restaurants located within the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelters. The Tanka people are generally associated with the fishing industry, and there are also several dozen expatriates living on boats in the harbour." In: Wikipedia

2012-10-01

Armação de Pêra - Portugal

Sent by Blicas Blocas

"Armação de Pêra is a Portuguese parish (freguesia) in the municipality of Silves. The village used to be called Pêra de Baixo or Lower Pêra to distinguish it from the present Pêra, which was then named Pêra de Cima or Upper Pêra.

The village of Armação de Pêra is, today, a popular tourist center with fine beaches, hotels, cafés and restaurants. The village is on a broad bay that stretches from Pont da Galé to Senhora da Rocha. Its beaches extend from Praia dos Pescadores or the Fishermans Beach, to Salomão beach, including those of Maré Grande and Beijinhos." In: Wikipedia