Random Act of Smiliness - Alida from Canada

Alida my dear friend has sent me yet another wonderful cancellation. She had noticed on my blog I was "missing a few". I am so lucky that she has access to so many great ones! The card she tells me is one her brother picked up for her on his vacation. Lucky me, love the colours they are so bright! Thank you Alida!!!

Random Act of Smiliness - Costa Rica and Panama from Hallie

Hallie lives in California and was taking a cruise down the west coast and through the Panama Canal. She was offering cards from various ports of call. I wasn't too picky and was really happy when this card arrived. It shows a Quetzal bird which sadly she did not see when she was in Costa Rica. The card was sent via the ship and has stamps and a cancellation from Panama - fun! Funny thing is the cancellation is marked about a month after her trip. Another of life's little mysteries! Thank you Hallie!

Direct Swap - Costa Rica from Cindy

Cindy actually lives in Toronto - an hour away from me. She was vacationing in Costa Rica and though the Postcrossing Forum offered cards. I wasn't too sure if she would be interested in a swap with me as many of our cards would be somewhat similar. Lucky for me she enjoys art cards and we agreed I would send her two for this one from Costa Rica. While it would have been nice to have a stamp on it she did mention beforehand that a postal meter was all that was available to her. Love that she chose a colourful bird card for me.