Postcards Around the World

2012-12-27

Map card of Portugal mainland (IV)

Oswaldo Santos (photo) / Papyrus

RR PT G55, sent by "ninocas"

2012-12-26

Postcrossing Meeting in Lugano - Switzerland

Last September toke place the 6th Swiss Meeting, this time in Lugano. From this meeting I received two cards signed by 8 postcrossers.

Several views of Lugano, sent by "azzurri".

View of Ascona, sent by "carolisha"

2012-12-25

Christmas postcards 2012 (II)

"Santa is coming", sent by my dentist

"Weihnacht am Südpol" (Christmas at the South Pole), sent by anjaaustel

"Christmas blessings", sent by 9teen87

"Season's Greetings", sent by Shinta

2012-12-24

Christmas postcards 2012 (I)

"Prettige Kerstdagen en Gelukkig Nieuwjaar" (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year), sent by Tjitske

"Was ich dir von ganzem Herzen wünsche" (What I wish with all my heart), sent by "azzurri"

"Merry Christmas from Gino", sent by "carolisha"

Häme Castle, sent by "dollart"

2012-12-23

The Pink Tower in Lyon - France (UNESCO)

Sent by "stefdu44"

"The long history of Lyons, which was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. as the capital of the Three Gauls and has continued to play a major role in Europe's political, cultural and economic development ever since, is vividly illustrated by its urban fabric and the many fine historic buildings from all periods." In: UNESCO

2012-12-22

Cuervo River waterfall in Cuenca - Spain

Sent by "joaninha"

"In the Serrania de Cuenca, backed by the spectacular Muela de San Felipe and sheltered by a curve of high cliffs, among huge rocks cushioned with moss, a double waterfall marks the source of the river Cuervo (the river Raven).

Northwest of the Muela - which, at 1840 metres, is the highest of the Cuenca mountains - the huge overhanging cliffs form the natural amphitheatre where the river Cuervo makes its entrance. The spring is located in a north-facing grove where, year round, the first waters of the river bubble up from a crack in the ground.

The Cuervo starts life in a jumble of small channels. Shortly after, it tumbles into a spectacular double waterfall where the water spreads into a wide fan. The multiple threads of water weave a spectacular curtain over and around the moss and aquatic plants." In: Hello Visit Spain

2012-12-21

Old Town of Toruń - Poland (UNESCO)

Unused, offered by "geminiscp"

"Torun owes its origins to the Teutonic Order, which built a castle there in the mid-13th century as a base for the conquest and evangelization of Prussia. It soon developed a commercial role as part of the Hanseatic League. In the Old and New Town, the many imposing public and private buildings from the 14th and 15th centuries (among them the house of Copernicus) are striking evidence of Torun's importance." In: UNESCO

2012-12-20

Basilica of St. Thérèse of Lisieux - France

Unused

"The Basilica of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (French: Basilique Sainte-Thérèse de Lisieux) is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. Located in Lisieux, France, the large basilica can accommodate 4,000 people, and, with more than two million visitors a year, is the second largest pilgrimage site in France, after Lourdes. Pope John Paul II visited the Basilica on 2 June 1980." In: Wikipedia

2012-12-19

Pantanal of Matogrosso - Brazil (UNESCO)

Sent by "geminiscp", The Great Egret, one of the species that can be found in Pantanal.

"The Pantanal Conservation Complex consists of a cluster of four protected areas with a total area of 187,818 ha. Located in western central Brazil at the south-west corner of the State of Mato Grosso, the site represents 1.3% of Brazil's Pantanal region, one of the world's largest freshwater wetland ecosystems. The headwaters of the region's two major river systems, the Cuiabá and the Paraguay rivers, are located here, and the abundance and diversity of its vegetation and animal life are spectacular." In: UNESCO

2012-12-18

Pedra Bela belvedere in Gerês - Portugal

Unused,

"The Peneda-Gerês National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês), also known simply as Gerês, is the only national park in Portugal (although many natural parks, protected landscapes, and reserves exist across the nation). It is located in the Norte region, in the northwest of Portugal, specifically in the districts of Viana do Castelo, Braga, and Vila Real.

The park was created on 8 May 1971 due to its national and international scientific interest, with the aim to protect the soil, water, flora, fauna, and landscape, while preserving its value to the existent human and natural resources. Education and tourism are also goals of the park." In: Wikipedia