Freiburg

Along the way Megan also went to Freiburg. Why are European cities so beautiful? They have something, they have a character that American cities lack...

That is not to say that American cities are not amazing in their individual ways. Maybe it is the history behind European cities? American cities are still so young in comparison.

ps. i love the little German boys on these stamps!

Amsterdam

The word is out ~ send Alia your postcards! Not only will they make my magnetic door so beautiful, but the rest of the world wide web can share in your adventures!!



My friend and co-worker has been busy a traveling this year around Europe, and on her most recent trip she visited Amsterdam. (I wanted her to go to Basel, but she didn't listen to me - next time, right?)

The only down side to all these beautiful postcards is that the list of places I want to go just keeps expanding. One of these days I will pick up and not return for a couple of years! Enjoy!!

Best Birthday Wish Ever!

This year, as every year, I was/am a lucky girl with friends and family sending birthday wishes and love from all corners of the continent. The most wonderful birthday wish was from my best friend Karolina. We have an on-going problem of never getting either's birthday present in the mail in time for our actual birthday, but this year KG was on top of it and her's was the first present I opened on my actual birthday.

**with permission, I am sharing her awesome birthday wish**

Espana

Dorit's adventures led her to Spain and indirectly to this amazing postcard. Can you spot Mark?

Chicago: Part Three

Karolina sent this to me when she first moved out to Chicago. I would love to go back and visit with kg again. Although delays in flights can be a pain in the ass - I was lucky to get stuck in Chicago on the way back to Portland in January.

Belize

I went to Belize in October 04 for a work trip. We went all over the Cayo District and several of the beach areas. This was my first trip to Central America and I had no idea what to expect. I absolutely loved Belize! Jungle and clear blue ocean. The country and people were beautiful and warm. The food was amazing! And, of course Marie Sharp's Hot Sauce.

The Postcard

The United Postal Service defines a postcard as:
rectangular, at least 3-½ inches high x 5 inches long x .007 inch thick
and no more than 4-¼ inches high x 6 inches long x .016 inches thick.


Deltiology is the study and collection of postcards. Compared to philately, the identification of a postcard's place and time of production can often be an impossible task because postcards, unlike stamps, are produced in a decentralised, unregulated manner. For this reason, serious collectors may choose to limit their acquisitions to cards by specific artists and publishers, or by time and location.

Philately is the study of revenue and postage stamps. This includes the design, production and uses of stamps after they are authorized for issue, usually by government authorities, the most common one being postal authorities. Although many equate it with stamp collecting, it is a distinct activity. For instance, philatelists will study extremely rare stamps without expecting to own copies of them, whether because of cost, or because the sole survivors are in museums. Conversely, stamp collecting is the acquisition of stamps, at times without regard for origin or usage.

I decided to look up postcard. I just linked from definition to definition - it was interesting to just read these bites. Thank you information super highway.