Two Lovers Point, Guam

A new territory in my collection :D

Guam  is unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean. Its the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands, with capital Hagåtña, tourism being its principal industry. Chamorro are its indigenous peoples as well as in Northern Mariana Islands. We learned about them mostly through legends and myths, archaeological evidence and  Jesuit missionary accounts. The first colony was established in 1668 by Spain, and lasted until 1898 when it was surrendered to the United States during the Spanish-American War.

The photo shows one of Guam's most populat attractions, Two Lovers Point (Puntan Dos Amantes). Its surrounded with a romantic legend of two lovers, a Spanish woman and a Chamorro man, who tied their hair together and jumped off the cliff into the sea because their families didn't approve of their relationship. Now it is a major love-paddlocks site ;)

Thank you K!

Arriero, Mexico

Arriero is a muleteer, who still uses donkeys and horses for carrying his merchandise. One of those perfect donkey cards that show the whole setting - I sure do hope these fellows are treated with respect that they deserve though...A big gracias to Irma :))

UNESCO - Archaeological Site Of Delphi, Greece

The sanctuary of Delphi was the place where oracle of Apollo spoke, and was the site of the omphalos, the 'navel of the world' - Delphi in the 6th century BC was the religious centre and symbol of unity of the ancient Greek world. The site is situated on multiple terraces along the slope of Mount Parnassus in lower central Greece - the layout is a unique artistic achievement, situated in a magnificent natural setting which is still intact.

This photo shows Tholos, a circular building in Doric order, built around 380 BC at the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, located approximately half a mile from the main ruins.  Its function is unknown but almost certainly of main importance, judging from the fine workmanship and the high-standard relief decoration.

Many many thanks to Despina, for such a fine choice of a card and stamps! I don't think I can ever get enough of ancient sites, so much history :)

UNESCO - Ancient City Of Nessebar, Bulgaria

This gorgeous view is of the ancient town Nesebar situated on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It was inhabited in the Antiquity by the Thracians (6th cent. BC) who called it Menebria; and later by the Ancient Greeks  who called it Mesembria, under which name it was still known in the Middle Ages to Bulgarians and Byzantines. Its rich history is a result of it being on the frontier of a threatened empire on several occasions. As the sender would say - its a museum with streets :)

Thank you Yulia for hosting a group and sending such a great card, and the flower stamp is just lovely! :))

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax (or Halifax Regional Municipality) is the capital of Nova Scotia and the largest population centre in Atlantic Canada.  Its located almost exactly halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. HRM plays host to a wide variety of festivals, is a significant film-production centre, and is considered by many to be the cultural centre of the Maritimes.

That pub on the 3rd postcard definately looks like a place to relax!
 

Map - Nova Scotia, Canada

Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces on the Atlantic Coast, with population just under a million. Its The Bay of Fundy has the highest tidal range in the world - Burntcoat Head in the Minas Basin has the greatest mean spring range with 14.5 metres and an extreme range of 16.3 metres.

Great maps, and on top of it titanic stamps with the special cancellation, thanks Ash! xD

UNESCO - Chaco Culture, USA

Pueblo Bonito is the largest and best known Great House in Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico. Chaco Culture National Historical Park has the densest and most exceptional concentration of pueblos in the American Southwest. Between AD 900 and 1150, Chaco Canyon was a major center of culture for the Ancient Pueblo Peoples, one of the US' most important pre-Columbian cultural and historical areas.

This sounds amazing, but also their history is as sad as they come...Many thanks to Christine :)

UNESCO - Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal

Convento de Cristo is a Roman-catholic building in Tomar, central Portugal. It was originally a Templar stronghold built by Gualdim Pais, provincial Master of the Order of the Temple. The famous round church (rotunda) of the castle of Tomar was also built in the second half of the 12th century. This photo shows the exterior of the rotunda. Many thanks to Ana, who also used a gorgeous Madeira Europa stamp :)