Random Act of Smiliness - Vatican City from Eileen

My dear postcard pal Eileen recently visited Rome with her granddaughter for her sweet sixteen. Lucky girl! While she was there she found time to send me this fabulous aerial view of St. Peter's Square from Vatican City. Eileen writes - sun, sights, pizza and ice cream - sounds like a wonderful trip! Thank you my friend!

Direct Swap - Vatican City from Rita

At the beginning of March I responded to a post Rita made in the Forum. She was offering cards sent from Vatican City with a very unique and special "sede vacante" stamp. That was a new phrase for me so naturally I was very intrigued with her offer. I was pleased when she agreed to swap and in return I sent her a card showing Rideau Canal in Ottawa as she collects UNESCO sites. Here is a bit more information on the history of the issue that I was able to find.

Rita's card arrived today and it is a great addition and truly rare piece to add to my collection. The four views show, clockwise from upper left - an aerial of Saint Angelo Castle, the Tiber river and Saint Peter's Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI, Pieta by Michelangelo and an interior view of St. Peter's Basilica. Thank you so much Rita!