The Orlando skyline from Lake Eola.
2010
Friday, October 24, 2014
Netherlands - Brabant, Multiview
2010
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North Brabant is a province of the Netherlands, located in the south of the country.
Romania - Sighisoara - The Clock Tower
Romania - Sighisoara - The Clock Tower
2010
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Sighişoara is a city and municipality located in the historic region Transylvania, Sighişoara has a population of around 33,000.
The Clock Tower was built in 1360 and stands at 60 meters tall atop the citadel hill. Inside is a museum with a great view from the top.
Brunei - Empire Hotel & Country Club
Brunei Darussalam
2010
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The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei, is a tranquil haven of sheer luxury and elegance, Asia 's most opulent resort featuring 359 spacious guestrooms and 61 lavish suites and palatial villas.
This regal retreat is also one of the world's largest resorts, spread over 180 hectares (445 acres) of manicured gardens, alongside an 18-hole floodlit Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course overlooking the South China Sea .
It is no surprise that this exquisite hotel has fêted royalty, heads of state and other rich and famous celebrities, and since opening in 2000 has frequently been voted Asia 's Best Resort by many influential international publications.
Top of the crop among the suites is the Emperor Suite, which boasts former US President Bill Clinton as its most famous guest. Measuring 666 sq m, it could well be the world's largest hotel suite and comes with its own lavish indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and full sized movie screen. It has received the accolade of "World's Best Presidential Suite" in the World Travel Awards.
The attention to detail, unique touches and the finest of furnishings is evident in the hotel lobby and other public areas. The soaring atrium (higher than an average 12-storey building) has a palatial feel with its magnificent white marble pillars accented with gold. The rails of its sweeping staircases are inlaid with a total of 370 Tiger Eye pieces. Other precious objets d'arts decorating the lobby include two sets of Baccarat crystal, gold camels and limited edition Murano vases.
Unique in Asia , the hotel has its own state of the art theatre for live concerts and performances, as well as its own movie theatre, The Empire Cinema. Both are ideal for fun, family entertainment. The Empire Cinema comprises three halls equipped with superb high-tech facilities, including the most modern digital sound systems and the latest international film releases are screened daily.
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All I can say is, "I want to go"!
Florida - Jensen Beach
Downtown Jensen Beach on the river.
Great place to eat, drink and shop.
Photo: Martin Gordash
2010
the sender writes:
Pineapples are a crucial part of Jensen Beach history. The Jensen Beach Pianeapple Festival is 'Celebrated' (stamp reference :) every year to commemorate the fruit's legacy.
Florida - Vero Beach, Aerial View
The main beach from Humiston Park and Driftwood Resort along the Atlantic Ocean.
Photo by John Gordash
2010
France - Lille (Nord) - Ferris Wheel
Le Beffroi et la grande roue
(The Belfry and the big wheel)
Photo: Olivier Leclercq
2010
Hungary - Tokaj, Multiview
Front of card:
Foter a rom kath templommal, Erzebethid, Gorog kath templom
(Main Square of the Catholic Church ruins, Erzebethid, Greek Catholic Church)
Back of card:
Foter - Erzebethid - Allomas - Gorog katolikus templom
(Main Square - Erzebethid - Station - Greek Church kaolikus)
1920 - as evek
1920 - as it was past years
This postcard is postmarked in 2010.
the sender writes:
Greetings from Hungary, I'm on a wine trip and having a wonderful time!
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Tokaj-Hegyalja is a historical wine region located in northeastern Hungary.
The region consists of 28 named villages and 7,000 hectares of classified vineyards, of which an estimated 5,000 are currently planted. Tokaj has been declared a World Heritage Site. However, its fame long predated this distinction because it is the origin of Tokaji aszú wine, the world's oldest botrytized wine.
Samoa - Treasured Island of the South Pacific
Top Left: Ava ceremony
Top Right: Aganoa Beach, Siumu
Bottom Left: Salepaga Beach
Bottom Right: Return to Paradise Beach
Photography by David Kirkland
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Ava:
Kava (ava in Samoa) is an ancient crop of the western Pacific. The word kava is used to refer both to the plant and the beverage produced from its roots. It is sedating and is primarily consumed to relax without disrupting mental clarity. Safety concerns have been raised over liver toxicity largely due to the use of stems and leaves by supplement makers, as opposed to solely the root of the plant as dictated by traditional uses.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Samoa - Treasured Island of the South Pacific
Re-live the romance of the South Pacific
Photography by David Kirkland
2010
Samoa - Treasured Island of the South Pacific
Scenes of Samoa, including Apia, the country's capital ..
Photography by David Kirkland
2010
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Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is a country governing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and one of the biggest islands in Polynesia Savai'i. The capital city Apia and Faleolo International Airport are situated on the island of Upolu.
South Africa - Durban, Moses Maghida Stadium
The holiday city of Durban and it's Golden Mile washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean with the multi-functional Moses Mabhida Stadium with it's distinctive arch in the foreground.
2010
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The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a stadium in Durban, South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party. It is intended to be a world-class multi-use stadium.
It is one of the host stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The stadium has a capacity of 62,760 during the World Cup and 54,000 afterwards.
Czech Republic - Brno at Sunset
foto: Hitka Havlova
2010
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Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, located in the southeast of the country. It was founded in 1243, although the area had been settled since the 5th century.
Bahamas - Dollars, Paper and Coin Money
Thinking of you!
A popular Bahamian saying goes ... "May you alwasy have sand in your shoes and a dollar in your pocket!"
The Bahamian Dollar is on par with the U.S. Dollar. The $3 bill and the 15c coin make great souvenirs!
Photo: Linda M. Huber
John Hinde Curteich Inc.
2010
Uruguay - Montevideo Map and Pictures
Republica Oriental del Uruguay
(Montevideo, Capital of Uruguay)
Plaza Independencia (Independence Square)
Estadio Centenario (Centenario Stadium)
Playa Pocitos (Pocitos Beach Wsaterfront)
Palacio Legislativo (The Parliament)
2010
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Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. It was established in 1726 as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata.
Montevideo has a population of 1,338,408 and a larger urban area of 1,968,324 (2009).
It is the southernmost capital city in the Americas and third most southerly in the world, and is situated in the southern coast of the country, on the northern bank of the Rio de la Plata (also River Plate).
South Africa - Cape Town, Green Point Stadium
Green Point Stadium
Hoberman Collection
2010
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The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa is a newly built stadium that was used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. During the planning stage it was known as the Green Point Stadium, which was the name of the previous stadium on the site, and so this name was also used frequently during World Cup media coverage.
The stadium is located in Green Point, between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Cape Town city centre and to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a popular tourist and shopping venue, and has a capacity of 64,100.
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Behind the stadium - UNESCO Site:
Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa, and is featured in the flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top. The mountain forms part of the Table Mountain National Park.
Netherlands - Helden-Panningen
2010
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Panningen is a town in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands.
Before the 2010 municipal redivision when Panningen became a part of the newly formed municipality of Peel en Maas, it was part of Helden.
Illinois - Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Collinsville, Illinois
Panorama, Life-size Neighborhood Diorama; depicting a Cahokia neighborhood, showing a variety of house styles, people, and activities
2010
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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is the area of an ancient indigenous city (ca 600–1400 CE) near Collinsville, Illinois. The 2,200-acre (8.9 km2) site included 120 man-made earthwork mounds over an area of six square miles, although only 80 survive.
Cahokia Mounds is the largest archaeological site related to the Mississippian culture, which developed advanced societies in central and eastern North America beginning more than five centuries before the arrival of Europeans.
It was designated a National Historic Landmark on July 19, 1964, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. In 1982 UNESCO designated Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site a World Heritage Site.
Florida - Singer Island
This beautiful island and beach located just above Palm Beach.
Photo by Alan Schein
2010
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Singer Island is located in the east central region of Palm Beach County, Florida. It is part of Riviera Beach, in the South Florida metropolitan area.
Singer Island is actually a peninsula and not an island. It was connected to Palm Beach island before the Palm Beach inlet was created.
Named after the Singer Sewing Machine founder, Singer Island has parks, marinas, hiking and bike paths, as well as 47 miles of sparkling white sand beaches that has been considered one of the top five beaches in Palm Beach County. Other attractions in the county include a drive-through safari, a zoo, science museum, boat rides, and citrus grove trolley rides.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Florida - Ritz Carlton in Manalapan, South Palm Beach
Ritz Carlton in Manalapan just south of Lantana Beach.
Photo by Jim Abts
the sender writes:
What's Odd about this card is that the front should say "Manalapan" and instead it says "South Palm Beach". The latter is located at quite a distance from Manalapan. Manalapan and South Palm Beach do not overlap, even though both are in Palm Beach COUNTY. Palm Bach County is famous for its equestrian events, among other things.
2010
Arizona - Grand Canyon, Cape Solitude
Cape Solitude and The Colorado River
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Cape Solitude has a dramatic overview of the Colorado River and the Chuar Valley region in the Eastern Grand Canyon.
Photo: Tom Danielsen
2010
Nevada - Las Vegas, Treasure Island
Treasure Island (TI)
Having a great time.
Wish you were here!
2010
Nevada - Las Vegas, The Westin Casuarina
the Westin Casuarina
Having a great time.
Wish you were here!
2010
Nevada - Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport
McCarran International Airport
Having a great time.
Wish you were here!
2010
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The large plane is from Omni Air International
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McCarran International Airport is the principal commercial airport serving Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada, United States. The airport is located five miles (8 km) south of the central business district of Las Vegas, in the unincorporated area of Paradise in Clark County. It covers an area of 2,800 acres (1,100 ha) and has four runways.
McCarran Airport has more than 1,234 slot machines throughout the airport terminals. (Welcome to the city of Lost Wages, um, I mean Las Vegas).
Nevada - Las Vegas, Aerial View of the Strip
Having a great time.
Wish you were here!
2010
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The swimming pools belong to Mandalay Bay.
Georgia - Plains, President Jimmy Carter's Home
Residence of President Jimmy Carter and Family.
2010
Georgia - Plains, Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
Jimmy Carter graduated from Plains High School in 1941. He quoted his English teacher, Julia Coleman, in the 1977 inauguration speech and 2002 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech.
This postcard is postmarked in 2010.
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The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, located in Plains, Georgia, preserves sites associated with James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (1924 - present), 39th President of the United States. These include his residence, boyhood farm, school, and the town railroad depot, which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election. The building which used to be Plains High School (which closed in 1979) serves as the park’s museum and visitor center. As President Carter lives in Plains, the area surrounding the residence is under the protection of the Secret Service and the home is not open to the public.
Finland - Doors of Turku
Turun Ovet (Doors of Turku)
2010
Brazil - Pantanal Matogrossense, Multiview
Santuario Ecologico (Ecological Sanctuary)
Aspectos do Pantanal
Fotos: Sirnay Moro e Embratur
This postcard features a birds, parrots, monkeys, alligators, a capybara and a tapir.
2010
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The Pantanal is a tropical wetland and the world's largest wetland of any kind. It lies mostly within the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul but extends into Mato Grosso as well as into portions of Bolivia and Paraguay, sprawling over an area estimated at between 140,000 square kilometers (54,000 sq mi) and 195,000 square kilometers (75,000 sq mi).
80% of the Pantanal floodplains are submerged during the rainy seasons, nurturing an astonishing biologically diverse collection of aquatic plants and helping support a dense array of animal species.
The name "Pantanal" comes from the Portuguese word pântano, meaning wetland, bog, swamp or marsh. By comparison, the Brazilian highlands are locally referred to as the planalto, plateau or, literally, high plain.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Aruba - Natural Pool
Natural Pool
The back has a recipe for Passion Fruit Drink
2 c. gran. sugar
spices optional cubes in blender
12 passion fruit
6 c. hot water
Remove seeds and pulp from fruit. Pour hot water over seeds and allow to cool. Sweeten to taste and dilute with water if one wishes a milder flavour. Serve with ice.
Maybe it is just me, but this recipe doesn't make a lot of sense!
2010
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The Natural Pool or "conchi" called "Cura di Tortuga" is a secret, hidden pool on the windward coast surrounded by rocks and is a perfect getaway for a moment of total relaxation.
The location of the pool is surrounded by some of Aruba’s most rugged terrain, so visitors truly gets the feeling of having "discovered" something when their eyes focus on the site. Diving from the rock cliffs into the protected pool of ocean water is the main reason why so many venture here off the beaten path.
Aruba - Eagle Beach at Sunset
Eagle Beach
2010
The back has a recipe for Margarita Madres
1 1/4 oz. tequila
1/2 oz. Cointreau
1 1/2 oz. sweet and sour
1 1/2 oz. orange juice
1 1/2 oz. cranberry juice
Blend.
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One famous Aruba beach is Eagle Beach which has been singled out as the number one Caribbean beach in a USA Today survey of travel writers and travel agent. It is set against a backdrop of Aruba's leading resorts and was voted best family-friendly beach in the world by The Travel Channel and by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best beaches in the world.
Oregon - State Facts and Seal
State Capital: Salem Oregon
State Tree: Douglas Fir
State Flower: Oregon Grape
State Animal: American Beaver
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Butterfly: Oregon Swallowtail
State Fish: Chinook Salmon
State Nut: Hazelnut (Filbert)
State Rock: Thunderegg
State Gem: Oregon Sunstone
On February 14, 1859, Oregon became the 33rd state in the Union. In 1957, "The Union" was adopted as the state motto. It is on the state seal. In 1987, the state motto was changed to "She Flies with Her Own Wings."
Design: Smith-Western, Inc.
2010
Oregon and Washington - Pacific Coast Lighthouses
From top to bottom:
Cape Disappointment Light, WA;
North Head Light, WA:
Tillamook Rock Light, OR;
Cape Meares Light, OR;
Yaquina Head Light, OR;
Yaquina Bay Light, OR;
Heceta Head Light, OR.
Photo: Steven Astillero
2010
Illinois - Metropolis, Hometown of Superman
Hometown of Superman
Metropolis, Illinois
The familiar image of Superman presides over the business district of Metropolis which in the popular comic strip is known as his hometown. Building on the unique name, Metropolis now has a summer weekend Superman Days and the newspaper is appropriately 'The Metropolis Planet'.
2010
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Metropolis is a city located along the Ohio River in Massac County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 6,482.
On January 21, 1972 DC Comics declared Metropolis "Hometown of Superman". On June 9, 1972 the Illinois State Legislature passed Resolution 572 that declared Metropolis the "Hometown of Superman," the comic book superhero who is based in the fictional city of Metropolis. Among the ways it celebrates the character are a large Superman statue in the city, a small Superman museum, and an annual Superman Celebration that is always held the second weekend in June.
Finland - Greetings from Jappilasta
(Greetings from Jäppilä)
2010
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Jäppilä is a former municipality of Finland. On 1 January 2004 it was merged to Pieksämäen maalaiskunta and Virtasalmi to form the new municipality of Pieksänmaa.
California - San Francisco, Chinatown, Then and Now
Then and Now
San Francisco, California
2010
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San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest Chinatown in North America and one of "the largest Chinese communities outside Asia". Since its establishment in the 1840s, it has been highly important and influential in the history and culture of ethnic Chinese immigrants to the United States and North America.
Chinatown is, by no means, a chintzy tourist trap. In fact, it is a living, breathing, and thriving enclave that continues to retain its own customs, languages, places of worship, social clubs, and identity. Popularly known as a "city-within-a-city", it has developed its own government, traditions, over 300 restaurants, and as many shops. There are two hospitals, numerous parks and squares, a post office and other infrastructure. Visitors easily become immersed in a microcosmic Asian world, filled with herbal shops, temples, pagoda roofs and dragon parades.
Australia - Coffs Harbour, Nearest Pub
Coffs Harbour
New South Wales
Australia
2010
If I were picking, I'd be off to New Zealand to see where Lord of the Rings was filmed!!
Texas - Austin, State Capitol with Flag
Austin, Texas
2010
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The Texas State Capitol, located in Downtown Austin. Originally designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
Texas - Houston, Medical Center, Aerial View
The Ever Changing
Texas Medical Center
Photo by David Damiani
listed on the front:
The Methodist Hospital
University of Texas
St. Luke's Medical Towers
St. Luke's Hospital
Baylor Medical School Plaza
MD Anderson Hospital
Rice University
Texas Children's Hospital
Rotary House
Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children
and
Children's Nutrition Research Center
2010
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The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world with one of the highest densities of clinical facilities for patient care, basic science, and translational research. Located in the Southeast Houston district of Houston, the center contains 49 medicine-related institutions, including 13 hospitals and two specialty institutions, two medical schools, four nursing schools, and schools of dentistry, public health, pharmacy, and other health-related practices. All 49 institutions are not-for-profit.
According to the Texas Medical Center, more heart surgeries are performed here than anywhere else in the world.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Romania - Danube Delta, Multiview
The Danube Delta
Romania
This postcard features an egret or heron and the White Stork birds.
2010
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The Danube Delta is the second largest river delta in Europe, after the Volga Delta. The greater part of the Danube Delta lies in Romania (Tulcea county), while its northern part, on the left bank of the Chilia arm, is situated in Ukraine (Odessa Oblast). It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Oregon - Depoe Bay - Reprint, 1936
Depoe Bay, Oregon 1936
Historical picture of Depoe Bay, Oregon taken in 1936. The Seagull Gift Shop was established in the 1930's and has been in continuous operation since.
This postcard was bought in 2010 at the Seagull Gift Shop. :)
Bahamas - Nassau, Scuba Diver and Ocean Floor
Exploring the captivating inner world of the Bahamas.
2010
Bahamas - Nassau, Aerial View
Whether you prefer quiet, private beaches or lively public ones, Nassau on New Providence Island offers the crystal clear water and powdery white sand that you're looking for.
2010
Bahamas - Exploring Under the Ocean, Coral Views
Exploring the captivating inner world of the Bahamas.
2010
Oregon - Portland, Japanese Gardens
Japanese Gardens
Shown here is a view of the Strolling Pond Garden, the largest of 5 distinct gardens in Portland's famous Japanese Garden. The others are the Flat Garden, the Tea Garden, the Natural Garden, and the Sand and Stone Garden. The garden is open year round.
Photo by Larry Geddis
2010
Legends - Multnomah Falls, Princess Legend
A legend is told of a terrible sickness that threatened the Multnomah people. An old medicine man revealed that the sickness would pass if a maiden threw herself from a high cliff on the Big River to the rocks below. When the Chief's daughter saw the sickness on her lover's face, she went to the cliff and plunged to her death. Now, when the breeze blows through the water, a livery stream separates from the upper falls. The misty stream fashions a form of the maiden, a token of the Great Spirit's acceptance of her sacrifice.
Multnomah Falls
The illustrious Multnomah Falls are located 30 miles east of Portland in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Photo: Charles A. Blakeslee
2010
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Multnomah Falls has drops in two major steps, split into an upper falls and a lower falls. The total height of the waterfall is 620 feet (189 m). It is the tallest waterfall in the State of Oregon.
The bridge you see is the Benson Footbridge, a 45-foot (14 m)-long footbridge that allows visitors to cross above the lower cascade.
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