Friday, July 30, 2010

Kunming, China

Cards sent by Karas from China (Postcrossing - Swap).

Dongfeng Square

The Yuantong Temple

Yuantong Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in Kunming, Yunnan province, China. It is located in a protected natural depression and in recent years it has been expanded, with money from Thailand. In the 1950s, it hosted a grand ceremony to greet and send on the sacred teeth of the Buddha and so became important in Southeast Asia.

Home in the mountains (Yellow Earth)

The Great Wall

Korean postcard

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Moscow, Russia

Official postcrossing card from Olga (Russia).


Opened in 1935 with one 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) line and 13 stations, the Moscow Metro was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union. Currently, Moscow Metro has 182 stations. Its route length is 301.2 kilometres (187.2 mi). The system is mostly underground, with the deepest sections located at 60 metres (200 ft) below ground.
Moscow Metro is the world's second most heavily used rapid transit system after Tokyo's twin subway.

The stamp with apples smells !

Ngari, Tibet

Card sent by Ren from China (Postcrossing forum - Lakes and Rivers Tag).

The bird Islet in Lake Pangongtso of Ngari (Tibet)


Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Columbus, GA, USA

Postcard sent by Naomi who tagged me (Postcrossing forum - France to USA tag).

Publicity Photograph, RCA Victor, c. 1954
Photographer unidentified

Beijing, China

From Yining (Postcrossing - Swap).

Ancient houses in Southern Anhui

When you enter from the front gate, you see a little garden (patio). Then facing you is the main hall. You cannot see bedroom from this angle because it's hidden behind the main hall.

the Chengde mountain resort and its outlying temples

She added this sticker as a gift

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Louisville, KY, USA

Great card with fireworks sent by Jennifer (Postcrossing - Swap).

Belle of Louisville

The historic steamboat now owned and operated by Louisville Metro Government, Kentucky, was built in 1914.

Suzhou, China

A beautiful card from Nicole (Postcrossing - Swap).

Classical Gardens in Suzhou
UNESCO's World Heritage List