Scottish Wildlife

The wildcat or Tiger Of The Highlands is considered an icon of the Scottish wilderness, ferocious and untameable. The cute puffins at the Duncansby Head, the most north-easterly part of the Scottish Mainland. And the mighty osprey hunting. 

Tibetan Donkeys/Civil Dwellings In Qinghai, China

Another great RAS card from last month, new donkeys for my collection :) Thanks to Nat and an unknown postcrosser who used lovely stamps...this might qualify as tentative Unesco site (The Diaolou Buildings and Villages for Tibetan and Qiang Ethnic Groups) but no real way to find out at this point...in any case this made me very happy, thanks guys! <3 p="">

UNESCO - Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve Of Kernavė), Lithuania

 

Situated in the valley of the River Neris, the site is a complex ensemble of archaeological properties, encompassing the town of Kernavė, forts, some unfortified settlements, burial sites and other archaeological, historical and cultural monuments from the late Palaeolithic Period to the Middle Ages.

This was a complete and utter surprise for the vacation RR - I have completely forgotten about a group for which I havent received a postcard, and about the Angel Cards project...A new Unesco, splendid view, with a matching stamp - this is a perfect Angel card Ieva, thank you so much xD

UNESCO - Surtsey, Iceland

 

Surtsey, a volcanic island approximately 32 km from the south coast of Iceland, is a new island formed by volcanic eruptions that took place from 1963 to 1967. It is all the more outstanding for having been protected since its birth, providing the world with a pristine natural laboratory. Free from human interference, Surtsey has been producing unique long-term information on the colonisation process of new land by plant and animal life.
The stamp shows the Snæfellsnes, a peninsula in western Iceland named Iceland in Miniature.

UNESCO - Heart Of Neolithic Orkney, Scotland, UK

 

Heart of Neolithic Orkney refers to a group of Neolithic monuments found on the Mainland, one of the islands of Orkney, Scotland. The name was adopted by UNESCO when it proclaimed these sites as a World Heritage Site in 1999.

The monuments of Orkney bear a unique testimony to an important indigenous cultural tradition which flourished over 500-1000 years but disappeared by about 2000 BC. They are an outstanding example of a type of architectural ensemble and archaeological landscape which illustrates a significant stage of human history, during which the first large ceremonial monuments were built. They are testimony to the cultural achievements of the Neolithic peoples of northern Europe, during the period 3000-2000 BC.

Never have I received such a complete set of postcards representing an Unesco site! And it looks like a really exciting place to visit...

Orkney Maps

My nomad friend has been on a 'proper' holiday recently and has swamped me with a pile of great cards :)))

The Orkney Islands is an archipelago in northern Scotland, 16 kilometres north off the coast. It comprises approximately 70 islands, 20 of which are inhabited. It seems that the islands are very well connected by an efficient ferry system, certainly encouraging as the impressions are sooo inviting <3 p="">

Rice Terraces, Vietnam

 

The scenery of the Sa Pa region (northwest Vietnam near the border with China) reflects the relationship between the minority people and nature, which is especially seen in the paddy fields carpeting the lower slopes of the Hoang Lien Mountains. 

I have always had great swaps with Jo but this postcard was still unexpectedly amazing - I will have to admit that it must be one of my favourite cards ever..! And it was a great surprise to see a Vietnamese lighthouse stamp. Thanks so much Jo :))

GEO - Fennec Fox

 

Big eyes and giant ears identify the desert fox as nocturnal predator and dweller of the Sahara. The earlobes serve as blood-coolers. Hairy feet make sure that this small creature doesn't burn its paws on the hot sand.

If I had to choose the cutest creature on earth a fennec would be one of the most serious contestants! I remember seeing these uebersweets in a zoo for the 1st time, I stood there staring at them thinking I could do that forever...heh. Thanks sis!