In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Erin of USA.
Wednesday 20 June 2012
Thursday 14 June 2012
Arizona - Wupatki National Monument
Less than 800 years ago, Wupatki Pueblo was the largest pueblo around. It flourished for a time as a meeting place of different cultures. Yet this was one of the warmest and driest places on the Colorado Plateau, offering little obvious food, water, or comfort. Thanks to Debbie of USA.
New York City at Night
An older postcard of New York City at night with World Trade Center. 3 nice stamps used. Thanks to Ron of USA.
Monday 23 April 2012
Virginia - Fredericksburg Battlefield
Fredericksburg Battlefield on December 13, 1862 when General Ambrose attacked General Robert E Lee in the American Civil War. Thanks to Donna of USA.
Thursday 12 April 2012
Russia - Urals FD - Yanao, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
Nature of Yanao in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Urals Federal District, Russia. Thanks to Anna of Russia.
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Barack Obama - President of United States
Postcard 1
Barack Obama with White House and American Stars Spangled flag. Stamps used include President George Washington - America's first President Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.
Postcard 2
Nice commemorative postcard of Barack Hussein Obama Presidential Inauguration 2009. Sent inside an envelope from Wayne of New Jersey, USA. Thanks.
Barack Obama with White House and American Stars Spangled flag. Stamps used include President George Washington - America's first President Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.
Postcard 2
Nice commemorative postcard of Barack Hussein Obama Presidential Inauguration 2009. Sent inside an envelope from Wayne of New Jersey, USA. Thanks.
Thursday 29 March 2012
USA - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Friday 23 March 2012
Netherlands - Anne Frank House
Anne Frank House, front of the house after World War II. Thanks to Klaus of Denmark who visited this inspiring and tragic location of a young girl during World War II.
Thursday 22 March 2012
US Virgin Islands - Fort Christian, St Croix
Nice postcard of Fort Christian, Christensted on St. Croix Island in US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. It is one of the Danish forts built in 1738. Thanks to Ruth of USA.
USA - Florida - Fort Lauderdale Beach
The famous Fort Lauderdale Beach in Florida - awaiting Spring Break. Postmarked Fort Laurderdale on March 14, 2012 and arrive in Penang on March 22, 2012. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.
Friday 16 March 2012
Brazil - Manaus
Port docks, Cathedral Church and Dome of the Amazonas Opera House of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Postmarked in Manaus February 13, 2012 and arrived in Penang on March 17, 2012. Thanks to Junior of Manaus, Brazil - obrigado.
Malaysia - Tham Kung Temple, Sandakan, Sabah
Tham Kung Temple of Sandakan, Sabah in northeast coast of Borneo Island. I visited Sandakan once - the town was formerly fondly called "Little Hong Kong". Thanks to Agatha of Sandakan, Malaysia.
Friday 9 March 2012
Nebraska - Scotts Bluff National Monument
Towering eight hundred feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has been a natural landmark for many peoples, and it served as the path marker for those on the Oregon, California, Mormon, and Pony Express Trails. Scotts Bluff National Monument preserves 3,000 acres of unusual land formations which rise over the otherwise flat prairieland below. It is named after fur trader Hiram Scott and honor the memory of emigrants of Oregon, California and Mormon Trails. Thanks to Danielle of USA.
Thursday 1 March 2012
Philippines - Coconut Palace
Coconut Palace was built by Imelda Marcos for Pope John Paul II's visit in 1981. It is made of Philippine hardwood and coconut parts. Thanks to Walter of Philippines.
Monday 20 February 2012
UAE - Sharjah
Sharjah in the 1970's. Mailed on January 25, 2012 and arrived in Penang on February 21, 2012. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.
UAE - World Heritage
A multiview postcard showing the world heritage of UAE.Postmarked January 28, 2012 and arrived in Penang on February 10, 2012. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.
Thursday 16 February 2012
Brunei - Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Soaring minarets and golden dome of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the downtown of Bandar Sri Begawan, Brunei. Thanks to DAO of UK. Postmarked January 24, 2012 and arrived in Penang on February 13, 2012.
Friday 10 February 2012
USA - Virginia
Old Town Virginia showing George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Waterfront and Old Town. Nice new USA airmail stamp of $1.05. Postage keeps going up.
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Philippines - Hinulugan Taktak National Park
Monday 30 January 2012
France - Champagne-Ardenne - Department 08 Ardennes
India - Auto Rickshaw - Goa
Tndia Three-Wheel Taxi or Autor Rickshaw mailed from Goa. Thanks to Donna of USA who was visiting Goa.
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