2011. szeptember 24., szombat

Transnistria

 Transnistria
Newest mail: 5 September, 2011





The last new country for today is Transnistria, which has been recognized by only a few countries, yet it claims the territory between the river Dniester and the border to Ukraine. The postcard was sent from Bender, where Transnistria has de facto administrative control. With such great stamps and cancellations these two (yes, two!) postcards are a real treat for postcard collectors as well as a real challenge!

Madagascar

 Madagascar
Newest mail: 29 August, 2011



I got this postcard from Antananarivo, Madagascar and Soafara sent it, who actually lives there. The postcard shows an everyday fishing scene on the sea in Anakao. Nice stamps and excellent cancellation!

Northern Ireland

 Northern Ireland
Newest mail: 3 September, 2011



This postcard came from Northern Ireland. It shows Omagh, a market town just 10 miles from Belfast.

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Republika Srpska

 Republika Srpska
Newest mail: 12 September, 2011



The next new country is quite close to Hungary; it's the Republika Srpska, which is the Serbian part of Bosnia. The capital city is Banja Luka and this is where Aleksandra sent this postcard from! 

Cuba

 Cuba
Newest mail: 31 August, 2011



Another new country today is Cuba. In the postcard you can see a pub and on the back you can find the recipe of how to make "Presidente". Zoom on that and try it at home, but only if you're over 21! :)
Nice stamp and cancellation! Thank you, Osmany!

Belize

 Belize
Newest mail: 29 August, 2011



The next new country is Belize and Debora sent this postcard from there. Actually it's a lighthouse card featuring the Bliss Lighthouse in Belize City Harbour. Thanks to Debora for the nice stamps, too!

Chuvash Republic

 Chuvash Republic
Newest mail: 13 September, 2011



And now let's have some new countries! The first one is from Cheboksary, the capital city of Chuvashia. For posting Russian stamps are also needed but there is a Chuvash stamp, too! Thanks to Natalya for the beautiful stamps and the clear and legible cancellation on them.

Saudi Arabia

 Saudi Arabia
Newest mail: 1 September, 2011





The next postcard came from Saudi Arabia and features the Jeddah Hilton, which is a top hotel in Riyadh. The postcard was actually sent from Riyadh, and although it creased a bit, it arrived safe and sound and with a clear cancellation, too!




Fiji

 Fiji
Newest mail: 18 September, 2011





This postcard came from an exotic country, the Fiji Islands. Elle sent it from Suva and the postcard also shows the capital city of the island. Thanks for the postcard and the nice stamp!

Greece

 Greece
Newest mail: 29 August, 2011





The postcard above came from Crete, an island in the Mediterranean. It belongs to Greece and it has rich history. In the postcard you can see Chania, the second largest city of Crete.


England

 England
Newest mail: 15 September, 2011





This multi-view card came from Essex and its sender is Bethany, a Postcrosser from South East Anglia. A bit blurry cancellation but excellent stamp of Queen Mary's crown.

Finland

 Finland
Newest mail: 15 September 2011





Arja-Liisa sent this nice postcard from Finland. You see, I've been there several times and I think that there are few things better than driving an old car and enjoying the wonderful scenery around you. Thank you, Arja, for the nice stamps and happy memories!

Mauritius

 Mauritius
Newest mail: 15 August, 2011





The next postcard came from Evelyn all the way from Mauritius. The postcard shows the "Sept Cascades", which is a truly magnificent attraction of the island.

Sri Lanka

 Sri Lanka
Newest mail: 8 September, 2011





The next postcard is from Wadduwa, Sri Lanka and it shows blooming lotuses. Beautiful flowers these lotuses are! Pity that we can't have them in our garden... But at least I can have them in this postcard. Thanks to Erutheka for the nice stamps, too. 

Japan

 Japan
Newest mail: 9 September 2011





This absolutely marvellous postcard was sent from Hachioji, Tokyo in Japan and it shows the country from space. Beautiful stamp and legible cancellation... Thank you Anna!

Egypt

 Egypt
Newest mail: 29 August, 2011





This nice postcard was sent by Omnia, who is a regular contributor to my Egyptian postcards. She sent this particular one from Luxor, where amongst others the gigantic stone head of Ramesses II can be seen.

Wales

 Wales
Newest mail: 5 September 2011





This nice train postcard came from Wales as well as the letter below. The latter was sent from Llandudno, the Queen of the Welsh Resorts.