Sunday Stamps #106 - Cartoons and cartoon-like drawings

Hello hello after a long break! As I am having an opportunity now to post on my blogs - albeit the 'old' scans on my usb - i have chosen my first post in 2013 to be for Viridian's Sunday Stamps. I am not even sure the following stamp qualifies for this week's theme...but lets give it a shot..!

I have received my 1st w&s postcard from tiny Monaco some years ago when my sis Marija went there on a holiday (in package with Côte d'Azur) - now this may seem like déjà vu as I have posted this exact postcard once before, but the truth is, i have two postcards from Monaco and they are a duplicate! But I was hoping to have a chance to post this one too as I simply love the stamp:

Issuing stamps promoting the Circus is a kind of a tradition for Monaco Post. This joyful piece was issued in december 2006 and is announcing the 2007 Circus Festival held in January. I think part of its attractiveness for me are the red hues :)) 

I wonder what the others have posted here! 

Happy New Year 2013!

Greetings from Ecuador! I want to wish everyone a happy and fullfilled new year, whoever and wherever you are :)) I happen to be across the ocean, pursuing happiness...cannot yet tell if its going well but perhaps i will be sure some day soon :) My apologies for not being able to send postcards, there are so many dear postcrossing friends that I would love to send something to but the budget doesn't allow me this time around...I am sure there will be new opportunities in the days and years to come :) stay well and safe!

New Cathedral, Cuenca, Ecuador

3D Sagittarius

For my humble zodiac collection, a 3D Sagittarius sign from Germany. As you turn it the painting of a Centaurus turns into the constellation of a starry sky. Cute badger!! xD

UNESCO - Mount Huangshan, China

Huangshan is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China, known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly shaped granite peaks, Huangshan Pine trees, and views of the clouds from above. Such as this one! A stunning view and great stamps, thank you xuh! :))

Maiko Of Kyoto

Its been a while since I've posted one of my favourite topics...I havent received any such postcards for a while as well...so here are a few gems from last year :) The second card showing Maiko Girls And Sanjo Ohashi Bridge, Kyoto. Many thanks to Miho and Toshie, who participate in the Japan tag :)

Perhaps They Will Make You Smile..? :)))

'Sex is only dirty when its done right'

Maybe this assortment of German postcards can bring a smile to your face on this cold winter day xD

Père David's Deer, China

There was always somethings strangely beautiful about this photo...the trees and the deer look so calm and perfect together. Then I look more into it for this blog, and realise its the endangered Père David's Deer (or Milu in Chinese), a species that is currently extinct in the wild. This photo is taken in Dafeng national nature reserve, the largest for the unpolluted wetland in China (situated on the east coast) and recognized as a fabulous conservation land for this precious animal.

The naked tree tops look like antlers too...and I love the contrast of the white colour of snow and deer's red fur. Thanks so much Sudan! :))

Central Park In The Fall, NY, USA

These are the last autumn days, as Europe is starting to get covered with snow...To remind us of autumn colours, a stunning view of the Central Park in New York City :) Its a public park at the center of Manhattan, one of the world's largest urban public parks. In 1962 it was designated a National Historic Landmark.

When I hear of it I somehow always think of Friends and their favourite coffee shop Central Perk heh.

Many thanks to Alecia!