Postcards Around the World

2013-07-31

Breast cancer awareness - Portugal

Sent by Cristina

In Portuguese:
"Ignorar / Detetar
Faça a escolha acertada!
Por ano, um em cada três novos casos de cancro diagnosticado na mulher é de mama."

In English:

"Ignore / Detect
Do the right choice!
Every year, one in three new cases of cancer diagnosed in women is breast."

2013-07-30

Maritime Greenwich, England - United Kingdom (UNESCO WHS)

UNESCO#795; © Photos: Colin Nutt

Unused, sent by "joana122"

It shows: Canary Wharf viewed from Greenwich Park; The Royal Observatory; The Old Royal Naval College; Greenwich Park.

"The ensemble of buildings at Greenwich, an outlying district of London, and the park in which they are set, symbolize English artistic and scientific endeavour in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Queen's House (by Inigo Jones) was the first Palladian building in England, while the complex that was until recently the Royal Naval College was designed by Christopher Wren. The park, laid out on the basis of an original design by André Le Nôtre, contains the Old Royal Observatory, the work of Wren and the scientist Robert Hooke." In: UNESCO

2013-07-29

Sangiran Early Man Site - Indonesia (UNESCO WHS)

UNESCO #593; © Jaya Postcard

RR portugal x World, G41 sent by "jennifermuliadi"

"Excavations here from 1936 to 1941 led to the discovery of the first hominid fossil at this site. Later, 50 fossils of Meganthropus palaeo and Pithecanthropus erectus/Homo erectus were found – half of all the world's known hominid fossils. Inhabited for the past one and a half million years, Sangiran is one of the key sites for the understanding of human evolution." In: UNESCO

2013-07-28

Sea otter - Portugal

Unused, sent by "Sapic12"

"The sea otter (Enhydra lutris) is a marine mammal native to the coasts of the northern and eastern North Pacific Ocean. Adult sea otters typically weigh between 14 and 45 kg (31 and 99 lb), making them the heaviest members of the weasel family, but among the smallest marine mammals. Unlike most marine mammals, the sea otter's primary form of insulation is an exceptionally thick coat of fur, the densest in the animal kingdom. Although it can walk on land, the sea otter lives mostly in the ocean." In: Wikipedia

2013-07-27

Waterfall of lime wood, Auvergne - France

Unused, sent by "geminiscp"

Such a great photo and postcard!

In French "Le cascade du bois de chaux"

2013-07-26

Abbey of St Gall - Switzerland (UNESCO WHS)

UNESCO#268; © Foto Gross

Unused, sent by "joana122"

"The Convent of St Gall, a perfect example of a great Carolingian monastery, was, from the 8th century to its secularization in 1805, one of the most important in Europe. Its library is one of the richest and oldest in the world and contains precious manuscripts such as the earliest-known architectural plan drawn on parchment. From 1755 to 1768, the conventual area was rebuilt in Baroque style. The cathedral and the library are the main features of this remarkable architectural complex, reflecting 12 centuries of continuous activity." In: UNESCO

2013-07-25

Postcrossing Meeting in Aveiro - Portugal (July 2013)

This month, Postcrossing celebrated its 8th anniversary! To celebrate with gathered in Aveiro for a great a big meeting! From there I sent two cards.

Emperor penguins, card offered by "geminiscp"

Aveiro's Train Station

2013-07-24

Moon Embracing pavilion at Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang - China (UNESCO WHS)

RR Portugal x World, G32. "Huaxiaoan" sent a great view of the Moon Embracing pavilion at Black Dragon Pool and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background. It belongs to the UNESCO WHS "Old Town of Lijiang"

"The Black Dragon Pool is a charming and tranquil park and pool system in the north east of Lijinag on the northern edge of Lijiang’s famous Old Town. The Black Dragon Pool is the head waters of the Yushui River that provides water for the Old Town.

The park is one of Lijiang’s most famous and attractive tourist destinations and has been visited by famous Chinese leaders such as Jiang Zemin, Li Peng and Zu Rongji. If you are visiting Lijiang’s Old Town, the Black Dragon Pool is a must see and a great way to relax and enjoy beautiful natural scenery after the hustle and bustle of the Old Town. If the weather is good, you will also have stunning views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountains." In: China Travel

2013-07-23

Emperor Penguins - Portugal

Sent by Catarina

The Emperor Penguins are my favourite penguins! So this card was a great surprise!

"The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species and is endemic to Antarctica. The male and female are similar in plumage and size, reaching 122 cm (48 in) in height and weighing anywhere from 22 to 45 kg (49 to 99 lb). The dorsal side and head are black and sharply delineated from the white belly, pale-yellow breast and bright-yellow ear patches. Like all penguins it is flightless, with a streamlined body, and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat." In: Wikipedia

2013-07-22

Young seal - Germany

Used, sent by Sapic12

So pretty this young seal!