Tuesday 23 May 2017

Thursday 18 May 2017

Received - Netherlands (14)


This oil painting was made by Rembrandt in 1662. It is known as "The Sampling Officials" (Dutch: De Staalmeesters) or "Syndics of the Drapers' Guild". It is currently owned by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.



Distance: 946 km

Sunday 14 May 2017

Sent - USA (28)


I like these series of stamps. One of them shows "Flowers and fruits" and the second one "Polish regional products" series.



Distance: 8 56 km

Thursday 11 May 2017

Received - Finland (12)


An aurora, also known as a polar lights or northern lights, is a natural light display in the sky, predominantly seen in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.



Distance: 920 km

Tuesday 9 May 2017

Sent - Germany (39)


Star Wars is an American film series created by George Lucas. It depicts the adventures of various characters "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away".


Distance: 765 km

Sunday 7 May 2017

Received - Taiwan (6)


The Confucius Temple of Kaohsiung is a temple dedicated to the memory of Confucius near Lotus Lake in Taiwan. The construction of the temple was finished in 1976.


Distance: 8 603 km

Thursday 4 May 2017

Sent - Russia (34)


The European bison is an endangered species. In the past, especially during the Middle Ages, it was commonly killed for its hide, and to produce drinking horns.


Distance: 278 km

Tuesday 2 May 2017

Received - South Africa


My first card from South Africa :-). The Swartberg pass was built between 1881 and 1888 by Thomas Bain. Much of the Swartberg is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.



Distance: 9 590 km