Sunday, 31 July 2011

Albania - Vlora

View from Vlora Seaside. Pamje Nga Bregdeti I Vlores. Thanks to Darina of USA.

Thursday, 28 July 2011

Russia - Volga FD - Cathedral of Tolyatti, Sarama Oblast

Cathedral of Tolytatti, Sarama Oblast of Volga Federal District. Thanks to Lena of Russia.


Wrinkled Hornbill - Sarawak, Malaysa

Wrinkled Hornbill is one of eight species of hornbill found in Borneo island. Thanks to Kim of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.


Indonesia - Sam Poo Kong, Surabaya

Sam Poo Kong - famous Cheng Ho (Zheng He) temple complexs in Semarang, Java, Indonesia with wonderful matching stamps commemorating 600th Anniversary of Zheng He's voyage as the Ming Dynasty Admiral who sailed all the way to Africa. Thanks so much to Shinta of Semarang, Indonesia.


Philippines - Iguig Calvary Hills, Cagayan

Histoic centuries old Parish Church on the hill. Iguig Calvary Hills, Cagayn, Nrothern Luzon. Thanks to Jeff of Philippines.


Saturday, 23 July 2011

Hong Kong - Common Kingfisher

Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, is observed in Tai Tam Country Park, Lantau South Country Park and other places in Hong Kong. Matching kingfisher stamps used with special Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon) cancellation. Thanks to Joe of Hong Kong.


Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Netherlands - 's-Hertogenbosch

An unusual name, 's-Hertogenbosch or Den Bosch (The Forest) is the capital of the province of North Brabant. It is located in the southern Netherlands, some 80 km south of Amsterdam. Nice color stamps. Thanks to Maick of Netherlands.


Monday, 11 July 2011

Indonesia - Kalimantan - Borneo Island - Traditional Dance

My first written stamped postcard sent from Kalimantan from Ngabang of West Kalimantan. It shows South Kalimantan traditional dance. Thanks to Francis of Kalimantan, Indonesia.