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Thursday, August 27, 2009
*Veronika
*Veronika
Machu Picchu is a
pre-Columbian Inca site located
2,430 metres (8,000 ft) above sea level. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the
Urubamba Valley in
Peru, which is 80 kilometres northwest of
Cuzco and through which the
Urubamba River flows. Often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu is one of the most familiar symbols of the
Inca Empire.
Machu Picchu was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1983. Since it was not plundered by the Spanish when they conquered the Incas, it is especially important as a cultural site and is considered a sacred place.
Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished
dry-stone walls. Its primary buildings are the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows. These are located in what is known by archaeologists as the Sacred District of Machu Picchu.
thanks a lot for all these hard to get postcards! :-)
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caroline
many thanks to Claudia:-)
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caroline
many thanks to Verena:-)
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caroline
thanks to april16:-)
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caroline
thanks to Danila:-)
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caroline
thanks to DChan:)
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caroline
many thanks Maren:)
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caroline
thanks to Edit:)
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caroline
thanks..sender pls message me bcoz i dont remember..about the trade...sorry:) i have a bad memory:-)
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caroline
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
An idyllic fishing village sprawded on the banks of the Redang river Of Redang Island. The Island is famous for its squid and beautiful reefs.
Many Thanks Khor:)
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caroline
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Many thanks to Veronika:)
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caroline
very nice postcard, thanks Veronika:)
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caroline
Sunday, August 23, 2009
first card from Ethiopia, thanks Chitra Nair:)
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caroline
many thanks Krista:)
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caroline
many thanks Jesica..
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caroline
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Iban traditional warrior dress inspires awe in toddler..
One of Sarawak's famous long-houses where a whole village community lives under one roof.
Thanks so much Mary..
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caroline
thanks so much micigirl of Germany:-)
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caroline
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Thanks so much Silviamaja of Germany:)
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caroline
thanks so much to DChan! the postmark is great..070809 :-)))
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caroline
Thanks so much Earney!:-) i love this kind of cards, showing sailing ships..in the middle of the blue ocean:-), i wish i know the meaning of the words written:D
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caroline
cute..! thanks Magda:)