Direct Swap - Andrey from Russia

One of the options in Postcrossing is whether or not you want to participate in Direct Swaps. Sometimes a card you have sent will catch anther users eye and if they collect that image or style they may contact you to trade directly. While I have ones I like I don't think I like them enough that I would go out of my way but will gladly help build someones collection if I can. One rule I have though, I always receive before I send :)

In the middle of January, Andrey had seen a lighthouse card from New Brunswick that I had sent. He asked if I had another and if so could we swap. He had several cards that I could choose from and these are the one I selected.

I love maps of any sort. I also have fond memories of travelling the subways of Mosocw - once all by myself out to the airport and back to the hotel - where was that teacher chaperone!!! Naturally, I jumped at the chance of having this card.

The Hermitage in St. Petersburg (Leningrad when I went there) is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places I have ever been. Another card I was delighted to choose and receive in this swap as it brought back so many wonderful memories.

Andrey received both lighthouse cards I sent and he too was happy with our trade.