RUSSIA #2 Direct Swap

Saint Isaac's Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral (sobor) in the city.It is the largest orthodox basilica and the fourth largest cathedral in the world. It is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, a patron saint of Peter the Great, who had been born on the feast day of that saint. The church on St Isaac's Square was ordered by Tsar Alexander I, to replace an earlier Rinaldiesque structure, and was the fourth consecutive church standing at this place.

Thanks Ann!

Sent on: 06/09/2014
Received on: 26/09/2014
Travel time: 20 days

HUNGARY #1 Direct Swap

St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c 975–1038), whose right hand is housed in the reliquary. It was the sixth largest church building in Hungary before 1920. Today, it is the third largest church building in present-day Hungary.

Thanks Detty!

Sent on: 28/08/2014
Received on: 25/09/2014
Travel time: 28 days

USA #4

Finding Nemo is one of my favorite animations! 11 years pass quickly.

Thanks Barbara!

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SWITZERLAND #2 Direct Swap

These are the world famous "Eiger" (3970m), "Mönch" (4099 m) and "Jungfrau" (4158 m), from left to right. "Mönch" is the german word for "monk", "Jungfrau" means "virgin". The most notable feature of the Eiger is its 1,800 m (5,900 ft) high north face, named Eigerwand or Nordwand, which is the biggest north face in the Alps.

Thanks Kika!

Sent on: 04/09/2014
Received on: 25/09/2014
Travel time: 21 days

SWITZERLAND #1 Direct Swap

The Matterhorn (German), Monte Cervino (Italian) or Mont Cervin (French), is a mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit is 4,478 metres high, making it one of the highest peaks in the Alps. The Matterhorn has become an iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps and the Alps in general. 

Thanks Daniela!

Sent on: 05/09/2014
Received on: 25/09/2014
Travel time: 20 days.

GERMANY #2

Another beautiful painting of Van Gogh. The evelope is simply wonderful, the stamp of The Little Prince is amazing! To complete my happiness, I gained stamps for my collection.

Thanks Friederike!

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Envelope #3

This came with some stamps for my collection and amazing cards for postcrossing !

Envelope # 2

I received this envelope my friend from France, Mitch! He sent me beautiful stamps.

Thanks Mitch!

AUSTRALIA #1

This is the card that came from farther away, 14.989 km! It's wonderful, showing the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the wonders of Australia.

Thanks Steve!

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FINLAND #1

My first post from Finland, I was very happy with this card , because my friend Senni , sent me a envelope with stamps for my collection , she was very generous. It is very nice to be surprised with a gift!

Thanks Senni!

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USA #3

The Little Golden Gate Bridge is as beautiful as the Golden Gate in San Francisco.

Thanks Hank!

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POLAND #2 - Direct Swap

Pope John Paul II is one of the personalities I most admire, his story the front of the church was a very important period. This post was sent from  the birthplace of the Polish pope, Wadowice. So this postcard is doubly special!

Thanks Dorota!

Sent on: 05/09/2014
Received on: 17/09/2014
Travel time: 12 days

NETHERLANDS #1 - Direct Swap

This wonderful postcard shows the map of Netherlands, with its major cities!

Thanks Natasha!

Sent on: 22/08/2014
Received on: 17/09/2014
Travel Time: 26 days

Envelope # 1

I received this envelope with protectors for stamps Lindner, bought together with friends in a forum about philately. Besides the content, the stamps are interesting, it celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Brazilian National Football Team.

The issue, composed of three stamps in setenant format, summarizes the successful trajectory of Brazilian Football National Team from its initial formation until today. The stamp on the left brings the photo of the first Brazilian National Team in their opening game in 1914. With  the Brazilian Flag on the background, the second stamp shows players in action, with the first uniform worn by national team and  the  goalkeeper uniform of the three-time champion of 1970. The third stamp highlights a player with the current uniform. Each stamp discloses the shields of the entities organizers of the Brazilian National Team throughout history: FBS - Brazilian Federation of Sports, CBD - Brazilian Sports Confederation, and the current CBF - Brazilian Football Confederation. The stamps sheet also shows, on the left side, the image of a player representing the first  squad  of  the  national team and the title of the issue. It was used computer graphics technique.

COSTA RICA #1 - Direct Swap

If there is a country that lives up to its name this is Costa Rica. Many natural beauties between the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea. The postcard shows the Arenal Volcano. It is a country that is very concerned about the preservation of their natural resources, a quarter of its territory is protected by law.

Thanks Enrique!

Sent on: 02/09/2014
Received on: 12/09/2014
Travel time: 10 days

AUSTRIA #1 - Direct Swap

My friend Lilla is working in Austria, and sent me this beautiful postcard. Her very lucky to be working in a so beautiful country .

Thanks Lilla!

Sent on: 28/08/2014
Received: 09/09/2014
Travel time: 12 days.

CHILE #1 - Direct Swap

This landscape blending mountain, desert and ice reveals one of the most beautiful images of Chile!

Thanks Sam!

Sent on: 27/09/2014 (presumed)
Received: 09/09/2014
Travel time: 13 days (presumed)

CZECH REPUBLIC #1 - Direct Swap

This year Novy Jicin celebrates 700 years! And to think that Brazil has only 514.

Thanks Mira!

Sent on: 25/08/2014
Received: 02/09/2014
Travel time: 8 days

USA #2

Van Gogh is one of my favorite painters, he really knew how to express yourself! No one better than him to paint sunflowers.

Thanks Steve!

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SLOVAKIA #1

Bojnice Castle seems to have come out of a fairy tale. Emerging in the middle of the forest, is really a beautiful sight.

Thanks Viktória!

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RUSSIA # 1

This is a vision of the four seasons in Russia, the colors of nature are incredible!

Thanks Olga!

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POLAND #1 - Direct Swap

This is my first direct swap. And it is very special, the envelope, the stamps, and the post are very beautiful! An amazing work!

Thanks Marta!

The postcard shows a painting of the Polish painter Stanisław Wyspiański.

Sent on: 18/08/2014
Received: 29/08/2014
Travel time: 11 days