Brasil

Got this lovely postcard today from Bahia, Brasil.

On the picture are people doing capoeira… something that looks really impressive, but you probably need to be A LOT more flexible than I am.

Taiwan, Czech Rep.

There was something nice in my mailbox today.

First, a postcard from Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.). Well, the printed description is in what I believe is Chinese… but alright, I can clearly see it’s Xinyi Public Assembly Hall.

And the second one, from Prague, Czech Republic. This one is panorama size postcard, showing several different views of Prague castle. I really like how pretty it is.

Portugal

No updates lately… I didn’t do any trades lately, and I’m kind of slow with the official Postcrossing… busy schedule, no time to buy postcards. I hope I’ll get back on track with everything soon.

Btw. thanks for comments everyone! It’s nice to know that someone actually snoops around here!

I got this pretty postcard from Portugal yesterday. I kind of like night views so this one fits well with my “likes”.

Btw. how cool is that (new??) “Postcrossing Facebook” group of FB??

Italy, Portugal & USA

I’ve been kind of too lazy to upload the postcards I got this week. But here they are, finally.

This is a postcard from Rome, Italy. I love the colors on it!

A multiview from Portugal. One of my favorite cards ever received. I LOVE the picture in the lower left corner.

Last but not least, a postcard of Breezewood, Pennsylvania. I love how there are McDonald’s, Subway and Taco Bell in this picture, ha ha ha.

Toronto, Canada

This postcard made me happy for sure! A pretty Toronto view from my postcard pal Karen! And really cool stamps too!! Thank you!!

surprise from Pittsburgh :)

Guess what came in the mail a few days ago?? This!!

It’s a beautiful sunset postcard from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My first thought was “Zachary Quinto!!!”, but no – it’s not a card from ZQ. xD It was sent to me by Katie, who is a friend of my blog pal Miriam.  And two more The Simpsons stamps!! I love the one with Homer!

All in all, it was a lovely surprise! Thank you Katie, and thank you Miriam!

Blackpool, UK

My new postcard pal Anu sent me a lovely Blackpool postcard. I love how it looks!!! And the stamp is cool. I always thought British people have ugly stamps or only the ones showing the Queen… I know, silly idea, but still – if I didn’t think that, I wouldn’t be so pleasantly surprised by the stamp on today’s postcard!

The back of the postcards says the following: “The eye-dazzling illuminations have made Blackpool the envy of every seaside resort in the country. Part of Blackpool’s tradition, the illuminations stay ahead by tapping the newest technology, such as the latest in fibre-optics and low voltage neaon. The public are encouraged to Beat-the-Peek-and-Come-Midweek.”

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I got this postcard from Finland today. It’s showing “Children Playing on the Shore” (1884), originally painted by Albert Edelfelt.  According to Postcrossing stats, it traveled 56 days to reach me!! Wow, I think that’s the longest it took for a postcard from Finland to reach Zagreb. Oh well, nevermind, it’s here. Which reminds me… I have some postcards to mail. Hope it doesn’t take this long.

Thailand

Another sunset postcard…

This one came from Thailand and is showing a pretty sunset at Pattaya. I love the colors. Plus, I love the stamps! I scanned them too cauase they’re really pretty. Plus, they covered the whole top third of the postcard. I’ve never seen so many big stamps on a postcard!

 

Hamilton Lake, New Zealand

As the back of the postcard says:

Situated within the city of Hamilton, this popular venue for yachting, boating and picknicking is officially named Lake Rotora, but is known localy as Hamilton Lake.

Naaah, I don’t care if it has seven names… It’s still pretty! Plus, it’s my first postcard from New Zealand – ever!! – so wee for that!