The Terra Cotta Army - Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

The Terra Cotta Army - Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

The Terracotta Army are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang the First Emperor of China. The terracotta figures, dating from 210 BC, were discovered in 1974 by several local farmers near Xi'an, Shanxi province, China near the Mausouleum of the First Qin Emperor.The figures vary in height (183–195cm - 6ft–6ft 5in), according to their role, the tallest being the generals. The figures include warriors, chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. Current estimates are that in the three pits containing the Terracotta Army there were over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in the pits.

*another great postcard from Francoise of China :)

Traditional Head Dress Shop, Saudi Arabia

* Thanks to Ganesh of Saudi Arabia

US-348168 Lightning Storm - Oregon

from Micheal of USA

Montefioralle - Italy

Montefioralle - Italy, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

The village of Montefioralle is rated one of the most beautiful villages in Italy..

Pienza Siena Tuscany Italy

Toscana - Italy, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Beautiful scenic of Toscana landscape..designated by UNESCO as a natural and artistic reserve.

Te Anau - New Zealand

Te Anau - New Zealand, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

One of New Zealand most famous attraction, Te Anau is equally beautiful, famed for its glow worm caves, and is the gateway to the serene landscapes of Fiordland National Park. Nowhere else in the country is there such a concentration of mouth-watering scenery. The fiords of Milford and Doubtful Sound cut deep into the heart of the national park, providing a rich haven for dolphins, seals and countless birds and an awe-inspiring venue for kayaking or cruising. Waterfalls stream down the slopes of the steep mountains and are surrounded by lush forests.

Palace in Sorkwitach - Poland

Palace in Sorkwitach - Poland, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Palace-built red-brick was built in 1850-1856 on the wave recalling the letter U In the north-east corner tower, dominates oktagonalna.
On the night of August 26 to 27 years the palace burned down in 1914. It was rebuilt by Bernard Baron von Paleske in the years 1922-1923.After World War II it became the property of PGR.

Matthias Church - Budapest

Matthias Church - Budapest, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Officially named as the Church of Our Lady, Matthias Church (Hungarian: Mátyás templom) is a church located in Budapest, Hungary at the heart of Buda's Castle District. According to church tradition, it was originally built in 1015. The current building was constructed in the florid late Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century and was extensively restored in the late 19th century. It was the second largest church in medieval Buda.

London

London, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Tower Bridge built in 1894, gateway to the city of London, crosses the River Thames, The world famous bridge opens to allow shipping into the Pool of London.

Volcanoes of Kamchatka

volcano, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

This is one of the most outstanding volcanic regions in the world, with a high density of active volcanoes, a variety of types, and a wide range of related features. The six sites included in the serial designation group together the majority of volcanic features of the Kamchatka peninsula. The interplay of active volcanoes and glaciers forms a dynamic landscape of great beauty.

Trafalgar Square, London

london trafagal square, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

San Pedro and Los Angeles Harbor

san pedro, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Izrael Poznanski Palace

Izrael Poznanski Palace, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

JP-58154 Puzzle of Japan

Austria Stamps

thanks to Marion

Poland Stamps

Thanks to Andrzej

England Stamps

Thanks to Brian Thumper

Italy Stamps

Thanks to Riccardo

India FDC & Stamps

thanks to Dr.Biju Vivekan

Iceberg of Antartica..

Antartica, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Antarctica is the coldest, driest and windiest continent, and has the highest average elevation of all the continents.[1] Antarctica is considered a desert, with annual precipitation of only 200 mm (8 inches) along the coast and far less inland.[2] There is only one permanent human resident.[3] Only cold-adapted plants and animals survive there, including penguins, seals, mosses, lichen, and many types of algae.

Antartica

Antartica, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Panoramatic view of Chilean Base Eduardo Frei, king George Island, South Shetland Islands.

Lviv Ukraine

Lviv, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Pacific Beach San Diego

Pacific Beach San Diego, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Pacific Beach is a neighborhood of San Diego, bounded by La Jolla to the north, Mission Beach to the south, Interstate 5 to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. While largely populated by young people, surfers, and college students, the population is becoming more professional and affluent due to rising property and rental costs. "PB", as it is known as by local residents, is also home to one of San Diego's larger nightlife areas, with dozens of bars, eateries, and clothing stores lining main east-west street Garnet and north-south street Mission.

London Tower Bridge

London Tower Bridge, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Completed in 1894, Tower Bridge was instantly hailed as a London icon and one of the great engineering marvels of its age. Come inside to explore its history, uncover its secrets and to enjoy stunning views from its high-level Walkways, situated 42 metres above the River Thames.

Pisa- The Cathedral and the sea

Pisa- The Cathedral and the sea, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

from Riccardo of Italia

Pisa- The Leaning Tower

Pisa- The Leaning Tower, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: Torre pendente di Pisa) or simply The Tower of Pisa (La Torre di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. It is situated behind the cathedral and is the third oldest structure in Pisa's Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) after the cathedral and the baptistry.

Although intended to stand vertically, the tower began leaning to the southeast soon after the onset of construction in 1173 due to a poorly laid foundation and loose substrate that has allowed the foundation to shift direction. The tower presently leans to the southwest. The height of the tower is 55.86 m (183.27 ft).

RS-3040

RS-3040, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Puzzle of Serbia

JP-56654

JP-56654, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

Himeji Castle, Japan

AU-36201

AU-36201, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

The Rock, Sydney

Royal Clipper

royal clipper, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.

The largest Full-Rigged sailing ship in the World,
thanks to Marion of Austria

55 postcards a day:)

Dear all friends & sender,
Tuesday always makes my day full of sunshine:-), for it will never upsetting me while opening my mailbox. and yes it was today.., there were 55postcards for me inside the mailbox! thanks to Riccardo of Italy, Andzrej of Poland, Brian of England, Dr Biju of India, and many more sender which i got via postcrossing official. i cannot upload all postcards here.. will try to scan some of them soon. thanks once again to all of you:) i really appreciate it and the stamps are absolutely beautiful!!..

aah.. i love PostCrossing even more..:)

Niagara Falls

from Staci Holla :)

Niagara Falls are massive waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. the Niagara Falls are very wide. More than six million cubic feet (168,000 m³) of water falls over the crest line every minute in high flow, and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) on average. It is the most powerful waterfall in North America.
The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 1800s.

Niagara Falls

from Staci Holla of Canada

FI-470600 Valentine Card

from a Finland kid of 8years old:) thanks dearr..

Recife - Pe

from Carlos of Brazil

In Loving Memories - Pope John Paul ll

Pope John Paul II (1920- 2005) is said to be the most recognized person in the world. He is the most traveled Pope in the 2,000 year history of the Church and speaks eight languages. Born Karol Joseph Wojtyla (pronounced Voy-tee-wah) in Wadowice, Poland on May 18, 1920 to an administrative officer in the Polish army and a former schoolteacher. In 1978, at the age of 58 the College of Cardinals elected him to lead the Roman Catholic Church. He was the first non-italian chosen as Pope in 456 years and the youngest in this century.

St Pantelejmon Monastery

from Ana

The 12th century church of St. Panteleimon contemplates Macedonia’s capital city in untroubled serenity from the tiny village of Gorno Nerezi, high on the forested slopes of Mt. Vodno. The church, which is one of the oldest and most important in Macedonia, was built and painted in 1164 under patronage of Byzantine prince Alexios Komnenos, whose name is immortalized in marble above the entrance to the church. It was dedicated to St. Panteleimon, the protector of health.

JP- 56847 Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto Japan

Kiyomizudera ("Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 and remains associated with the Hosso sect, one of the oldest sects within Japanese Buddhism. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.

Kiyomizudera stands in the wooded hills of eastern Kyoto and offers visitors a nice view over the city from its famous wooden terrace. Below the terrace, you can taste the spring water, which gives the temple its name and which is said to have healing power.

Algeciras

from Carmen

Algeciras is a port city in the south of Spain, and is the largest urban area on the Bay of Gibraltar (in Spanish, the Bahía de Algeciras). It is the busiest port in Spain

Comillas Spain

from Carmen

Comillas is 50 kilometres from Santander and is a designated historic-artistic site. It has cobbled streets and squares with ancestral houses, towers and Modernist style buildings.

GB- 62563 Valentine Card

* absolutely beautiful Valentine Card! thanks to James of United Kingdom :)

NL - 136599 Valentine Card

*from Manon of Netherlands - thanks so much for this nice Valentine Card! :)

A Blessed Valentine Day..

*Thanks to Lily of Slovenia for this cute n lovely Valentine postcard:)

There was once a lonely girl who longed desperately for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving song birds. She took them home and put them in a small glided cage. She nurtured them with love and the birds grew strong. Every morning they greeted her with a marvellous song. The girl felt great love for the birds. She wanted their singing to last forever.

One day the girl left the door to the cage open. The larger and stronger of the two birds flew from the cage. The girl watched anxiously as he circled high above her. She was so frightened that he would fly away and she would never see him again that as he flew close, she grasped at him wildly. She caught him in her fist. She clutched him tightly within her hand. Her heart gladened at her sucess in capturing him. Suddenly she felt the bird go limp. She opened her hand stared in horror at the dead bird. Her desperate clutching love had killed him.

She noticed the other bird teteering on the edge of the cage. She could feel his great need for freedom. His need to soar into the clear, blue sky. She lifted him from the cage and tossed him softly into the air. The bird circled once, twice, three times.

The girl watched delighted at the bird's enjoyment. Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss. She wanted the bird to be happy. Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest melody, she had ever heard.

The fastest way to lose love is to hold on too tight,
The best way to keep love is to give it -- WINGS !

Tower of Buddhist Incense

Foxiangge (Tower of Buddhist Incense)

The Tower of Buddhist Incense is the very center of the Summer Palace, and is one of the masterpieces of ancient Chinese architecture.
The tower is 41 meters in height, and is buttressed by 8 solid pillars made of lignumvitae logs. With its complex structure, ingenious layout, towering terrace and convincing grandeur, the Tower of Buddhist Incense was artfully set out by the imperial gardens and beautiful scenery surrounding it.

Bayon Temple Cambodia

from Zarah :)

Sent Date: 18.01.2009

Received Date: 12.02.2009

The Bayon is a well-known and richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th century or early 13th century as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom. Following Jayavarman's death, it was modified and augmented by later Hindu and Theravada Buddhist kings in accordance with their own religious preferences.
The Bayon's most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak.