Beijing Xizhimen Gate of 1930's, China

Snow scene near Xishimen Gate where the Emperor in the Qing Dynasty will go through this gate to visit the Yuanmingyaun and the Summer Palace. Thanks to Michael of Luxembourg who was visiting Beijing, China.

Nore Stave Church, Numedal, Norway

Nore Stave Church is Numedal is located about 80 km north of Kongsberg. Thanks to Terje of Norway.

Kongsberg - Christmas lights, Norway

Christmas mood at Kongsberg, Norway. Thanks to Terje of Norway.

Romania - Commemorative Envelope

A nice commemorative envelope of Posta Romania of Karoly Kos (1883-1988) and Biserica Reformata cu Cocos din Cluj. Nice stamps including a matching Karoly Kos stamp used. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.

Alaska - Katmai National Park and Preserve

Katmai National Monument was created in 1918 to preserve the famed Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a spectacular forty square mile, 100 to 700 foot deep ash flow deposited by Novarupta Volcano. A National Park & Preserve since 1980, today Katmai is still famous for volcanoes, but also for brown bears, pristine waterways with abundant fish, remote wilderness, and a rugged coastline.

Grizzly bear with cubs at Moraine Creek, Katmai National Park and Preserve. Thanks to Helen of USA.

France - Mayotte

Camel Safari, Alice Springs, Australia

Camel Safari at Todd River, Alice Springs in Northern Territory of Australia. Camels are naturalized animals. Nice coral fish stamps. Postmarked in Alice Springs. Thanks to Leyle.