OFFICIAL Card - Philippines

This card has certainly seen better days. I think I can honestly say this is the most mangled card I have even received, trust me the scan does not showcase the crumples and folds. Across the back is a stamp that says "Received at CMEC Wet", I would say that is an understatement! The card came from Grace and shows a map of the Philippine island she lives on, Cebu. Her message was great and the travel lines certainly just add to the character.

OFFICIAL Card - Philippines

What a surprise to receive another official card from The Philippines! Last month, I received my first official and less than four weeks later my second - what are the odds of that! Chloe, actually sent this card first, it must have taken the scenic route to my place. The view on the card shows Mayon Volcano. It is considered to be the world's most perfectly formed volcano as it has a near symmetric conical shape. It does look exactly how someone would draw a volcano!

OFFICIAL Card - Philippines

Nathalie is the number 1 user from the Philippines having sent over 1800 cards. Lucky for me I was one of those recipients. This card shows the traditional Obanda Dance which is a fertility dance popular in the Bulacan province.

Group Swap - Vix from Philippines

Continuing with the lighthouse theme....This card was sent to me as part of the group swap I participated in on "12-12-12". Vix lives in Bulacan, Philippines and was paired up in my group. I cannot say enough about how well organized this swap was. Monique really took time to give each group a really nice mixture of people (and therefore countries) to swap with. Vix sent this card of Basco Lighthouse. I included the write up on the back of the card as that is where the cancellation is. The mark is a little light and in red, while it may not show up well in the scan it is most definitely there. Vix wrote that the Jeepney shown in the picture is one of the most famous symbols of her country and she rides one every day. Looks fun!

Direct Swap - Willa from Phillippines

At the beginning of October I saw a post in the forum offering cards from the Quezon City, Philippines meet-up. I had never received a card from that country and thought this might be my only chance. Willa agreed to send me a signed card from the meet-up and in exchange requested that I send a card to her son. She and her boys lived in Windsor, Ontario (about 4 hours from me) for a few years while she worked here. They loved the TV Show Franklin and she saw that Canada Post has issued postcards featuring Franklin, Bear and all the characters. Her card arrived last week and I am hoping my card gets there for her son soon. Also love the fish stamps she used, I don't see fish featured on stamps often.