Russia - Yuzhno Sakhalinsk Museum, Sakhalin

Yuzhno Sakhalinsk Museum was built by the Japanese when the Japanese ruled this southern part of Sakhalin. Thanks to Bogdana of Sakhalin, Russia.

Russia - Yu.A.Gagarin Refreshment Park, Sakhalin

The Yu.A.Gagarin Refreshment Park of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Thanks to Bogdana of Sakhalin, Russia.

Russia - Siberian FD - Zabaykalsky Krai

An extra large postcard of Torey Lakes is a RAMSAR site in formerly Chita Oblast and now part of Zabaykalsky Krai, Siberian Federal District. Thanks to Zheniya who received this postcard from her friend in Chita and mailed to me.

United Kingdom - Portchester Castle, Hamsphire

Built in 3rd century, the Portchester Castle, Hamsphire, England is the only Roman stronghold in Northern Europe whose walls still stand to their full 6m height. Thanks to Grete of UK.

France - Bourgogne - Deparment 58 Nievre

La cathedrale Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julittle of Nevers, Nievre of Burgundy (Bourgogne), France. Thanks to Cypris of Nevers, France.

Russia - Southern FD - Republic of Kalmykia

Main Buddhist Temple in Elista, the capital of ther Republic of Kalmykia, Southern Federal District. Buddism is the local official religion here. Thanks to Lena of Russia.

France - Vulcania

Vulcania in Puy-de-Dome, Avugerne, France is a volcano theme park. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.

Hong Kong - Crested Kingfisher

Crested Kingfisher, Ceryle lugubris, is the largest kingfisher recored in Hong Kong. It was observed in Tai Lam Country Park, Hong Kong. Thanks to Joe of Hong Kong.

Palestine - Bethlehem

Church of Nativity of Bethlehem of West Bank, Palestine. The postcard was bought from Bethlehem and later mailed from Russia using both Palestine Authority stamp bought there and Russian stamps. Thanks so much to Alexander who had visited Bethlehem for sending this postcard.

Luxembourg - Chateau de Colmar-Berg

Chateau de Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg is the residence of the Grand Duke and family. Thanks to Michael of Luxembourg.

Russia - Central FD - Tambov Oblast

Michurinsk is a little old town with historical center of many two storey housesmade of dark brick build by merchants of 100-150 years ago. It is located in Tambov Oblast in Central Federal District. Thanks by Nadya of Russia.

Bulgaria - Dobroudzha

Dobroudzha is a region between Danube River and Black Sea and shared by Romania and Bulgaria (Northern Bulgarian Coast). Nice stamp of Yuri Gagarin and sailing boat stamp sheet used. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.

Hong Kong - Black-capped Kingfisher

Black-capped Kingfisher, Halcyon pileata. Observed in Hong Kong Sai Kung West Country Park, Plover Cove Country Park. Thanks to Joe of Hong Kong.

Switzerland - Lugano

Italian Lakes of Lugano/Locamo (Maggiore). Sent from Lugano, Switzerland on August 21, 2011 and arrived in Penang on September 15, 2011. Thanks to YL.

Luxembourg

Multi-view of Luxembourg. Palais, Eglise St. Michel, Pont du chemin de fer, Rochers, Monument du Souvenir, Vielle ville la nuit. Thanks to Daniela of Germany who was visiting.

St. Kitts - Leatherback Sea Turtle

Leatherback sea turtle returning to ocean after nesting on Cayon to Keys beach, St. Kitts. Postcard sent from Saba using new Carlisch Nederland stamp, postmarked August 2, 2011. Thanks to Tristan of Saba.

Sri Lanka - Jaffna

Jaffna - Nagadeepa, Jaffna Fort, Clock Tower, School girls, Public Libary, Nallur Temple. Thanks to Ravi of Sri Lanka.

France - Lorraine - Department 57 Moselle

Metz - aerial view of St. Etienne's Cathedral, in Moselle Department 57, Lorraine. Thanks to Marie from Metz, France. Merci beaucoup.

Russia - Urals FD - Kurgan Oblast

Panaromic view of Gogolya Street with Lenin Monument of Kurgan city. Kurgan is the administrative center of Kurgan Oblast in Urals Federal District. It is one of the oldest cities in Siberia - founded in 1662. Thanks to Tatiana of Russia.

China - Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet

Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet. Postmarked in Lhasa August 23, 2011. Thanks to Marje and Phil from New Zealand for sending this great postcard from Tibet.

Russia - Far Eastern FD - Sakha Republic

Taiga of Western Sakha with Olenyok River of Sakha Republic, Far Eastern Federal District. Thanks to Jaroslav who sent this postcard from Moldova.

Russia - Volga FD - Orenburg Oblast

St. Nicholas Cathedral of Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast, Volga Federal District. Thanks to Eugenia of Russia.

Indonesia - Jakarta National Palace - Istana Negara

Istana Negara in Jakarta was built in 1879 by the Dutch as a venue for state reception. Nice unique combination of both Malaysia and Indonesia stamps used for this joint issue of Malaysia-Indonesia stamps. Thanks to the creativity of Shinta of Indonesia.

Russia - Volga FD - Kirov Oblast

Night winter view of Alexandrovskiy Garden of Kirov. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Lena of Russia.

Russia - Central FD - Belgorod Oblast

Belgorod in Russian means "White City" is a city of about 356,000 population. Thanks to Larina of Belgorod for sending this postcard.