Merry Christmas!

This year's Christmas is the most enjoyable and relaxing one since I left primary school,
because in my secondary school exams always come after the new year holiday...



Received from Germany on 30 Dec, 2009.



Received from Austria on 17 Dec, 2009.



Received from the USA on 28 Dec, 2009.

Sometimes X'mas cards arrive late as the demand for postal mail is great in December.

Estonia

One day (more than a year ago) I realized that the colour pattern of MONO erasers kind of resemble like that of the Estonian Flag,
so I drew a picture of a mixture of the two and upload it to dA.
On the next day, I received a comment from an Estonian, who asked why I "even know the country",
and I replied to him that I learnt about it in history lessons that the country is one of those which gained independence after WWI.
Actually I was a bit surprised because I remembered that during that lessson,
one of my classmates asked something like "what/where Estonia is"
and then the teacher replied "it's general knowledge" with a how-dare-you-not-knowing-it expression on his face.
Anyway, the blabbering ends here.



Received on 3 Aug, 2010.
It shows some medieval parts of the old wall around the old town of Tallinn,
which are under the protection of the UNESCO.



Received on 7 Jul, 2010.
I think they are pansies, right?
The card itself is lovely to look at.

Pour Adultes aussi - Petit Bateau

Received from France on 3 Aug, 2010.
So sound and peaceful.
"Petit Bateau" means "little boat", which is a brand name of clothes,
while "pour Adultes aussi" means "for adults too".

Russia dump

Russia Now and Then.


Received from Russia on 8 Nov, 2009.


Received on 17 Dec, 2009,
showing a picture of a town more than a century ago.


The cupolas of the Terem churches.
Received on 16 Apr, 2010.

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Received on 11 Jul, 2010.
It features the complex in Manege Square, located in Moscow.

St Jacob's cathedral rie Sibenik

Received from Croatia on 23 Jul, 2009,
showing the St Jacob's cathedral rie Sibenik, which is an UNIESCO site.

The Red Roofed Prague

Received from Czech on 14 Dec, 2009.
The walls of the architecture shimmer under the sun.



Received from Czech on 16 Dec, 2009.
Well preserved sites can be seen in the city.

Zhaoping Station of the Alishan Forest Railway

The Alishan Forest Railway is a famous railway in Taiwan.
It has been running for over a century and the distinctive locomotives and trucks are its special features.



Received on 26 May, 2009 from Taiwan,
being the first postcard I have ever received!
The cherry blossoms are also an attraction.



Received on 17 Dec, 2009 from Taiwan.
The scarlet truck and the old style black engine stands out in the white snowland.

Lotta Svard

Received from Finland on 30 Jan, 2010.
Lotta Svard is a auxiliary paramilitary oraganization recruiting female volunteers.

Northern Finland

Received from Finland on 21 Sep, 2009.
Landscape from northen Finland.

Guaratuba

Received from Brazil on 16 Apr, 2010.
Guaratuba means "many guarás," and a guará is a kind of native bird.

Tourist Spots in Potsdam

Received from Germany on 18 May, 2010.
Showing several tourist spots, including the Cecilienhof Palace, in Potsdam.

Lithuania

Received from Lithuania on 18 Jun, 2009.
Showing the peaceful nature and the outline of the country.

Gibraltar

Received from Spain on 8 Aug, 2009.
On a beautiful night in Gibraltar,
the full moon and the resplendent city reflected to each other delightfully.

Shiguniangshan (Mount of Maiden) in Sichuan.

Received from mainland China on 15 May, 2010.
Showing the gorgeous view of Shiguniangshan (Mount of Maiden) in Sichuan.

Town Hall of Wroclaw

Received from Poland on 2 Jun, 2009,
showing the town hall of Wroclaw,
with distinctive Gothic features.

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Received from the UK on 12 May, 2010.
Showing one of the most famous buildings in the country.
I haven't seen any of Shakespeare's play on stage,
but I have read the simplified version of some of his stories,
including Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet and Much Ado about Nothing.

In Vienna

Received on 24 Jun, 2009.
Though it is from Spain, it show Vienna.
Splendid!

Milfontes

Received from Portugal on 28 Dec, 2009.
It shows Milfontes, a small fishermen's village in South-Wst coast of PT, with many beautiful beaches.
Looks like a good place for sun and relaxation.

St Nicholas Naval Cathedral of the Theophany

Received from Russia on 19 Oct, 2009,
showing on a nice winter sunny day the view of the belfry of St Nicholas Naval Cathedral of the Theophany.
This is one of my favourite postcards, for the great view and composition.

Esztergom Cathedral

Received from Hungary on 11 Jun, 2009.
It is a vintage card showing the Esztergom Cathedral.