Wild Nature Of Guyane

I must admit I am a bit confused with the Guianas...lucky that the Dutch Guiana became Suriname heh, French Guiana is often called just Guiana, or Guyane in french...whereas Guyana is just Guyana, though it was British Guaina once...there IS a slight difference in pronunciation!

Jo used great stamps alas one was stolen, and because they are self-adhesive the other cards kept sticking to it..! I really start to wonder about this thief, what can you possibly do with a torn self-adhesive stamp? Oh well...one thing is sure - merci Jo :)

 

Paramaribo, Suriname

This might be Unesco i.e. the Historical Inner City but I am not really sure..! In any case a lovely view, really love this card :) Even the lack of stamps doesn't cause a stir because this cancellation is quite interesting. Heel hartelijk bedankt Jo ;)

St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown, Guyana

Jo took an awesome trip this year covering many countries and even continents - she rounded it up by sending cards from the final three destinations, the 'three Guianas' on the southamerican continent. Starting from the westernmost Guyana, this postcard was written in the jungle and it must have had quite a ride (also visible from the runny letters :))

St. George's is an Anglican cathedral in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, and is one of the tallest wooden churches in the world, at a height of 43.5 metres (143 ft). It features typical elements of Gothic architecture- flying buttresses, traceried windows, clerestory, pointed arches, "black and white" framing of Elizabethan times. All this put it on the unesco tentative list :) Thanks Jo!

 

Guernsey Traditions

Lovely postcard showing some of the Guernsey traditions, typical bonnets and weaving crab pots. Its been a looong while since I've received a postcard from this Channel Island, and then Kathy came along - with the bonus of the postcrossing stamp. Thanks so much! xD

(ohoh I have just realised that I haven't at all posted my 1st postcard from Guernsey)

 

The Westernmost Point Of Ireland

A stunning view of the Dunmore Head (officially the westernmost point of Ireland and arguably Europe) and beyond the Blasket Islands, taken from Slea Head - all Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, southwest Ireland. Lots of names to remember! But the view is very easy to remember surely even more so 'in person', especially with all those sheep staring at you lol thanks Patrik! Extra thanks for the lovely stamps :)

 

Polar Bear Cub, Canada

I had no idea what I'll receive in my swap with Marie - and there comes this gorgeous polar bear cub! And aren't the letters just cute with the little paws prints? Thanks so much for this!

I am equally happy about these stamps issued  Friday the 13^th last June, from a series telling some of the country’s most inexplicable and popular ghostly tales.

Edit: i really wanted to explore the meaning of these stamps...and thought I could share them on Sunday Stamps (this week being an open theme). They are also apt for the upcoming Halloween - a holiday not traditional in my country but is surely sneaking in..!

The issue called Haunted Canada comprises 5 stamps, and is start of a continuous series planned for years to come. They are as follows:
*Ghost Bride Of The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Employees and guests have reported seeing a figure with a long, flowing dress descending the stairs. She is believed to be a bride who tripped and fell to her death on her wedding day.
*St. Louis Ghost Train
There are tales of a ghostly glowing light, known as the 'St. Louis light', in the Saskatchewan River Valley. Those who believe in the ghost train claim it's the long-dead CNR conductor who literally lost his head back in the 1920's to a passing train while examining the track with his lantern.
*The Haunted Of Fort George
Due to battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath, spirits are said to still be seen or heard wandering within its stone walls. Cold spots, crying, moaning and the sound of footsteps have all been reported. Tales  are told of people having being poked or having their hair pulled, only to turn around and find no one there.

Brrr this last bit made me shiver. I will be turning around a lot now as a useless matter of precaution lol. Other entries via link:

Seto Bhairav, Kathmandu, Nepal

This impressive image is of the mask of Seto Bhairav (White Demon) in Kathmandu Durbar Square (which is part of Unesco but as I've posted about it already I'll just concetrate on this detail :)). It is one of the most important deities in Nepal, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike.

Bhairava is the terrifying aspect of Shiva, and this is one of the largest masks representing it - it is specially revealed during the Indra Jātrā religious street festival, which lasts for eight days from the 12th day of the bright fortnight to the 4th day of the dark fortnight of Yanlā, the eleventh month in the lunar Nepal Era calendar.  A pipe sticking out of the mouth of Sweta Bhairava dispenses alcohol and rice beer on different days.

How terribly interesting this sounds - big thanks to Krishna, also a great photographer!

Slithering Hello!

 

I have tagged for this fascinating snake postcard, but no idea which species. Danke Sonja :)