Postcrossing card US-15929:
| Recipient: | Nienchen (rabbits) |
| Posted: | 2006-02-13 |
| Registered: | 2006-02-20 |
| Travelled: | 9175 km (5701 mi) |
| Location: | Frechen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |
| Lat, Lon: | 50° 55' N, 6° 49' E |
| Population: | 47,796 |
| Language(s): | German |
| Tidbit: | This was the first card I sent to a rabbit. |
Postcrossing card US-14751:
| Recipient: | Maurício (mauriciounb) |
| Posted: | 2006-02-02 |
| Registered: | 2006-02-17 |
| Travelled: | 9415 km (5851 mi) |
| Location: | Brasília, Brazil |
| Lat, Lon: | 15° 47' S, 47° 55' W |
| Population: | 2,200,000 (2004 approx.) |
| Language(s): | Portuguese |
| Tidbit: |
From Wikipedia:
One aspect that is usually unknown by visitors to Brasília is that it has attracted many members of offbeat religious sects and esoteric cults that have come here in what they see as the anticipation of the dawn of a new age — sects that embrace reincarnation and universal oneness, academics and sci-fi enthusiasts who associate Brasilia with ancient Egypt or the lost city of Atlantis. Land was given to almost any religous group that was legally constituted so many non-mainstream groups were able to built their temples or churches at low cost and exempt of taxes. This is something I never knew about Brasilia. It is quite interesting that so many different obscure religions call the same place home. |
Postcrossing card FI-7721:
A very pretty card indeed! Doesn't it make you wonder who was walking there, and make you envious of them? Thanks to Jenna.
| Sender: | Jenna (JMH) |
| Posted: | Unknown |
| Registered: | 2006-02-13 |
| Travelled: | 8821 km (5481 mi) |
| Location: | Village near Kuopio, Finland |
| Lat, Lon: | 62° 54' N, 27° 41' E |
| Population: | 90,000 (Kuopio, approx.) |
| Language(s): | Finnish, Savo (dialect) |
| Tidbit: |
From Wikipedia:
Kuopio is known for its association with a national delicacy, Finnish fish pastry (Kalakukko), and the dialect of Savo, as well as the hill of Puijo and the Puijo tower. Kalakukko is a traditional Savonian food made out of fish baked inside a bread. Traditionally, Kalakukko is prepared with rye flour, although wheat is often added to make the dough more pliable. The filling consists of fish, pork and bacon, and is flavoured with salt (unless the pork is already salted). After being baked for several hours, kalakukko looks much like a large loaf of rye bread. If prepared correctly, kalakukko will keep for a long time. |
Postcrossing card NL-3535:
The first card sent to me through postcrossing...this card feautres Eusebiuskerk, a church dedicated to St. Eusebius.
| Sender: | René (tremor) |
| Posted: | Unknown |
| Received: | 2006-02-11 (registered 2006-02-14) |
| Travelled: | 9062 km (5631 mi) |
Note about this card:
This was actually the first card sent to me through postcrossing. However, the delivery was delayed due to the fact that a small area on the back of the card peeled off, taking the zip code along with it. You may know how painfully long it takes to get mail that has an incorrect or missing zip code! Anyway, many thanks to René.
About the origin
| Location: | Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands |
| Lat, Lon: | 51° 59' N, 5° 55' E |
| Population: | 141,320 (2005) |
| Language(s): | Dutch, Frisian |
| Tidbit: |
From Wikipedia:
The church shown on this card was badly damaged durning the battle, and was restored during the years 1946-1961. For more info on the church, see here. |
Postcrossing card DE-11807:
A custom photo postcard. Thanks Claudia!
| Sender: | Claudia (holle77) |
| Posted: | 2006-02-03 |
| Received: | 2006-02-10 |
| Travelled: | 9169 km (5697 miles) |
| Location: | Selm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |
| Lat, Lon: | 51° 42' N, 7° 28' E |
| Population: | 56585 (approx. within 7 km radius) |
| Language(s): | German |
| Tidbit: | According to Claudia, her region is famous for castles surrounded by water, like the one shown. She took this photo herself and turned it into a postcard. She has kindly given me permission to post her lovely photo. Thanks again, Claudia! |
