Lottery Win - Canada from Daphne

On a Facebook page that my friend Lynda belongs to Daphne held a lottery. Not too sure what was involved, however the prize was she was going to send a card from her vacation to someone you nominated. Lucky for me, Lynda nominated me and "we" won! Daphne sent me that great view card showing the Canadian UNESCO site of Jasper National Park. She writes Pyramid Mountain is a favourite spot to visit. I can see why! Thank you Lynda and Daphne.

OFFICIAL Card - Taiwan

Alice lives in Taiwian chose a wonderful card for me - Mt. Fuji, located in Japan. The swans and blue skies are so serene and peaceful looking. It is also classed as a UNESCO site. Not too sure if that is her on the sticker/stamp she used, I asked but did  not hear back from her.

OFFICIAL Card - Malaysia

YungJia lives in Malaysia and loves to travel - who, doesn't! They recently went on holiday to Cambodia. This is one of the cards they bought on their trip. It shows the Ta Prohm Temple, it is a UNESCO site. Simply amazing.

OFFICIAL Card - China

Linda includes photography as one of  her hobbies in the message she wrote me. This view of The Great Wall of China is stunning and a perfect choice of card. I can completely understand why it is a UNESCO site.

Jordan from Ellen

My son has one of the sweetest friends. The kind of kid who is genuinely kind, polite and honestly just a nice person. No drama only good times when the two of them get together. His Mom - Ellen - and I have got to know each other over the years through the boys. This past May she travelled to Jordan to visit her Grandma. She didn't know I collected cards but didn't even hesitate when I asked if she could send me one. I can see the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! I loved seeing all the pictures she posted online during her trip, even the airport looked amazing! She looked like she was having a great time catching up with family and just relaxing. It took just over two months but these two cards arrived on the same day in mid July. Great additions from a new country for me. Thank you Ellen!

The first card shows views of Petra a UNESCO site and the second shows modern Amman.

OFFICIAL Card - Japan

Haruhi is a mother of four living in Hiroshima. The card she chose is one of two different UNESCO sites in her hometown. I have another card from this spot as seen here which gives a totally different viewpoint.

OFFICIAL Card - Canada

Merideth lives an hour north of Calgary and works as a paramedic and firefighter. She wrote me all about her work, hobbies, puppies and more. She also designs jewelry and bags and her work can be seen here. This card is one of Canada's UNESCO site. Great card and super stamp!

Australia from Michael

I {love} this guy!!! Hands down this is one card that will always make me smile. In fact I have had this on my fridge for so long that I forgot I hadn't blogged it yet. My dearest friend Michael was in Australia for his birthday back in March. He took this picture in front of the Sydney Opera House on his birthday. He was seeing Bizet's Carmen that night. They must have some sort of photo booth that allows pictures to be taken and made into cards/souvenirs as it has the Opera House logo printed on the back. Very neat! Don't worry, I'll keep your magic number a secret!

China from JJ

Most weeks I can't keep up with my brother in law, he is literally, here, there - everywhere! Shortly after he returned from Sochi he was off to Beijing. He sent the kids and I these beautiful cards showing Great Wall of China. One of the most fascinating places I have been. The size and steepness is truly astounding. This also happens to be a UNESCO site.

OFFICIAL Card - China

The user "Kolnriver" sent me this card. He wrote that he saw I had many cards of China and he chose this one showing Potala Palace in Tibet. He writes this view is 20 years old as there are other buildings around it now. This is also a UNESCO site.

OFFICIAL Card - Germany

This building is beautiful! It is the Chinese Tea House situated in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam Germany. This area is also a UNESCO site. Torsten wrote about his day with his 4 year old son. One lucky kid, I could feel the love in his words.

OFFICIAL Card - Japan

I love when Postcrossers write a few words in their native language. Even more so when it is in a different alphabet. Kazu wrote a few simple words, such a Hello/Konnichiwa and it always fascinates me. So beautiful and to me it looks so hard! The card she chose for me show the Kasuga-taisha Shrine in Nara. It is also a UNESCO site.

Direct Swap - Suzana from Czech Republic

I was thrilled when Suzana agreed to swap with me! She was offering cards postmarked with the special cancellation from Czech Republic. She had many cards to choose from which wasn't easy. This night view shows Wenceslas Square in Prague. She wrote the post office as pictured in the first link is just minutes from this spot. I didn't know that when I selected it - neat! I also wasn't aware this was part of a UNESCO site.

OFFICIAL Card - Finland

Heidi lives in Finland and picked this card up when traveling to Cologne, Germany for a meet-up in 2011. The view shows Marksburg Castle. She wrote that the group took a boat ride along the Rhein and visited the castle. Sounds wonderful! This area is also listed as a UNESCO site.

OFFICIAL Card - China

Gin sent this card showing the most famous view of her state - Fenghuang Ancient City or The Phoenix as she writes in English. It is a tentative UNESCO site.

OFFICIAL Card - Ukraine

Inna from Rivne, Ukraine sent this fantastic card showing the Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans in Chernivsti. In 2011 it became a UNESCO site. Stunning architecture!

Random Act of Smiliness - Morocco from Susan

Susan is continuing her travels southward from Spain and November found her in the Roman ruins of Volubilis in Morocco. A wonderful surprise to receive this card and loved reading about her journey. Thank you Susan!

OFFICIAL Card - Germany

Daggi went for a weekend getaway to Weimar and sent this card to me. It shows different monuments in and around the city. Weimar is an UNESCO site. Her message was wonderful telling me what she saw and how much she enjoyed it. My favourite line is "...breathing history in every stone!" That is pretty poetic.

OFFICIAL Card - Malaysia

Violet started this card by writing "Greetings from Borneo", not something that comes through my mailbox that often! This beautiful sunset is the perfect backdrop for Mount Kinabalu which is the first UNESCO site for Malaysia. Another wonderful flower stamp, this time another of my favourites - hydrangea.

OFFICIAL Card - Germany

Another day, another great multi view from Germany. This time Peter sent this card in a super fast 4 days showing spots in Bamberg. This too is a UNESCO site.