Tallinn, Estonia

Official Postcrossing card from Monika.

Tallin Town Hall
Foto : Ain Avik

The Tallinn Town Hall is a building in the Tallinn Old Town, in Tallinn, Estonia, beside Town Hall Square. It is the only gothic style town hall in the Northern Europe. The first recorded mention of the Town Hall dates from 1322. Its present form dates from 1402-1404, when the building was rebuilt. The spire was destroyed in an aerial bombing on March 9, 1944.It was rebuilt in 1950.

Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Official Postcrossing card from Natasha.

Reykjavik, Iceland

A great card sent by Katrin from Germany who wanted to thank me for my Official Postcrossing card that I sent to her (Postcrossing - "Thank you" card).
I like this postcard, the fireworks are great.

New years eve in Reykjavik, Iceland

Port Townsend, WA, USA

Official Postcrossing card from Kim.

James Island as seen from Rialto Beach
Photography by J. Poehlman

James Island is an island at the mouth of the Quillayute River near La Push, Washington, reportedly named either for Francis W. James, the first white man to climb the island in 1885, though the Origin of Washington Geographic Names attributes the naming to a Quileute chief named "Jimmy". Until the second half of the 1800s, the island was the site of a fortified village. After this, it was used as a site for growing crops for residents of the mainland, as well as a burial site for tribal chiefs. At 160 feet (49 m) in height, the island was also used as a lookout for spotting whales. The island was formerly a sea stack, connected to the mainland, until the US Army Corps of Engineers rerouted the Quillayute River, separating it. Today, the US Coast Guard operates a lighthouse and foghorn for boats coming into the harbor.

Kempele, Finland

Official Postcrossing card from Sari.
This is my first Garfield Postcard.

Yellow Mountain, China

From Scaret (Postcrossing forum - Europe-Asia Tag).
This card shows a village at the foot of the Yellow Mountain, which is also an UNESCO site.

Pirae, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Magali sent me again 2 beautiful postcards (Postcrossing - Swap).

The Tuamotus or the Tuamotu Archipelago are a chain of atolls in French Polynesia and the largest chain of atolls in the world, spanning an area of the Pacific Ocean roughly the size of Western Europe. The Tuamotu islands were originally settled by Polynesians who share a common culture, beliefs and language.

The Marquesas Islands (meaning "The Land of Men") are a group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southern Pacific Ocean. The highest point is the peak of Mount Oave (French: Mont Oave) on Ua Pu island at 1,230 m (4,035 ft) above sea level.

The Marquesas Islands form one of the five administrative divisions (subdivisions administratives) of French Polynesia. The capital of the Marquesas Islands administrative subdivision is the settlement of Taiohae on the island of Nuku Hiva.

Lucerne, Switzerland

Sent by Sara (Postcrossing forum - Switzerland to the rest of the world tag).

Lucerne with Pilate - Cathedral

Lucerne is a city in north-central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of that country. It's the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the capital of the district with the same name. With a population of about 76,200 people, Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and a nexus of transportation, telecommunications, and government of this region. The city's metropolitan area consists of 17 cities and towns located in three different cantons with an overall population of about 200,000 people.

Miyajima, Japan

Nice fireworks from Kenji (Postcrossing forum - Fireworks Tag).

Miyajima Water Fireworks Display, Hiroshima

 Miyajima-on-the-sea-Fireworks Display presents seven spectacular scenes, complying with each year's theme.   The fireworks display is set up to match the image for each scene, which is centered on the fascinating pyrotechnics on the water. Over 300,000 visitors enjoy the fireworks show every year. The scene with the Otorii Gate silhouetted by the illumination of the fireworks attracts thousands of photo enthusiasts.

Miyajima-on-the-Sea Fireworks Display is on of the most famous in Japan.

Shanghai, China

From Judith (Postcrossing - Swap).

France Pavilion

Jacques Ferrier Architects were selected to design the French Pavillion at Shanghai Expo 2010. Their project ‘The Sensual City’ is a simple building with a big style French garden inside. Surrounded by water it appears to be floating. The 6000 square meter pavillion will use advanced building materials and environmental protection technology including solar panels on top of the roof.

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

A beautiful night view from Florida sent by Claudia (Postcrossing - Swap).

The colorful night of St. Petersburg taken from the Vinoy Hotel

St. Petersburg (often shortened to St. Pete or The Burg) is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States long known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. 

With a purported average of some 360 days of sunshine each year, it is nicknamed "The Sunshine City". For that reason, the city has long been a popular retirement destination, especially for those in the United States from colder Northern climates. This reputation earned the city the derisive nickname of "God's waiting room". However, in recent years the population has shifted in a more youthful direction.

Surgut, Siberia, Russia

Card sent by Irina (Postcrossing - Swap).

Saima river Foot-Bridge

Perth, Australia

Another swap with Heather from Perth (Postcrossing - Swap).

Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney

Perth, Melbourne and Hobart

Saint-Petersburg, Russia

A nice postcard with a sunset view sent by Nadya (Postcrossing forum - Single view tag).

She said it's "our famous leaf bridges, it's the favorites of tourists but for our citizens it's a real headache 'cause after 2 a.m. all roads to the another part of city are closed (no way except bridges)."

The Palace Bridge with a view of the Peter and Paul Fortress

Le pont du Palais ouvert et le panorama de la forteresse Saints-Pierre-et-Paul

Palace Bridge is a road traffic and foot bascule bridge spanning the Neva River in Saint Petersburg between Palace Square and Vasilievsky Island. Like every other Neva bridge (except for Big Obukhovsky Bridge), it is drawn by night, making foot travel between various parts of the city virtually impossible.

Palace Bridge is probably the most famous in St. Petersburg, thanks to its situation between the Winter Palace and the Strelka on Vasilevsky Ostrov. The bridge's five steel spans weigh 7,770 tons, and are supported by packed-rubble piers with granite facing. Opened in 1916, Palace Bridge was only fully completed in 1939, when the last decorative elements, which include beautiful cast-iron railings and ornate street lamps, were installed. Palace Bridge is most famous for the spectacular views it provides when raised at night during the summer.

Lelystad, Netherlands

Card sent by *Tiffie* (Postcrossing forum - Will you send me... Tag).

Nouvelles Images

Nounours et coeur - Gummy bears and Heart

Pirae, Tahiti, French Polynesia

I received these 3 wonderful postcards from Magali who lives in Tahiti (Postcrossing - Swap).

Une vue sous-marine du lagon de Tahiti et ses îles. - Underwater view of a Tahitian lagoon.

Tahiti is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is the economic, cultural and political centre of French Polynesia. The island was formed from volcanic activity and is high and mountainous with surrounding coral reefs. The population is 178,133 (2007 census), making it the most populous island of French Polynesia and accounting for 68.6% of the group's total population.

Le Mont Rotui à Moorea - Rotui mountain in Moorea

Rotui is a spectacular peak on the island of Moorea. Despite the low altitude of the peaks, the mountains of Moorea are among the most rugged in the world and every bit as rugged as the Himalayas. Unlike the Himalayas however, most peaks on this and the surrounding islands are considered impossible to climb and many still await first ascents. Although Rotui is only 899 meters (2949 feet high), it is a realitively challenging peak.

Vue aérienne de Bora Bora avec en toile de fond les îles de Raiatee, Tahaa et Huahine.

Bird's eye view of Bora Bora island with Raiatee, Tahaa and Huahine in the background.

Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The island, located about 230 kilometres (140 mi) northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 727 metres (2,385 ft).

The stamp smells like mango