Belgium, Brussel

This postcard is from Jos in Belgium. He writes:

Hello Kristin,
Here's a card from Belgium with our typical cartoon figure Tintin; I hope you like it! Hope to visit Florida sometime!
Jos

**Thanks Jos

Germany, Leipzig

This postcard is of various locations in Leipzig, Germany. It is from Bianca in Germany. She writes:

Hello Kristin,
I'm a 27 years old woman who live with husband and child in Leipdig, the 2-biggest city in Saxouia.
The hobbies are puzzles, photography, and reading.

Best Wishes,
Biana

**Danke Bianca

United Kingdom, Marlow

This postcard is of The Thames River. It comes from Lilianna in Marlow, UK. She writes:

Hello Kristin,
My name is Lilianna. I'm 22 yrs. old and live since 3 months in Marlow/UK. Marlow is beautiful, lovely little town close to London. I really enjoy my life here. Got here during this year I would like to find a job on the southcoast of England in the East-Sussex area. I love to sea and I want to spend the rest of my life.
xxxGreetings Lilianna

**Thanks Lilianna

Puerto Rico, Levittown

This is a postcard of Fort San Felipe del Morrow in Puerto Rico. It is from Addis is Levittown, Puerto Rico. She writes:

Saludos desde la isla del encanto! Like you, I also just recently joined Postcrossing, and I love it :) I've visited Orlando twice growing up. (I'm originally from Texas.) Have you visited any of the Caribbean Islands? I took a cruise last month to St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Lucia, and Barbados. "El Morro" is a UNESCO Site.
-Addis

**Gracias Addis

Japan, Otsu

This postcard is from Makiko in Otsu, Japan. She writes:

Dear Kris :)
Hi! This is my first postcard....! I just sign up for the postcrossing today, and very excited. What is going to happen from now on..... So, I really don't know what to write...... but I like to system of postcrossing! (<-- my friend tell me about this) Are you enjoying it??

Hope you have a good day :)

Makiko, Japan

**Dōmo arigatō Makiko

Estonia, Muraste

These postcards are from Merike in Estonia. She writes:

Dear Kristin,
Hi! I'm glad to start correspondence with you! Thank you for those extra cards you sent along with official!

About my cards:

-Two card of Tallinn show medieval old town, which is an UNESCO WHS.
-Kadriorg Palace was built by order of Russian emperor Peter the Great in early 18th century and it's named after the empress Catherine. Also in Tallinn. Now it's a museum of foreign arts.
-Rakvere castle is from 14th century, this is a view of the courtyard.
-Fortress of Narva is situated in North East Border, facing fortress of Russians right across the river.

I hope you enjoy my select of cards! I'm looking forward to continue our friendship! :)

Merike

Oh, almost forgot! In Estonian:

Hello= Tere
Goodbye= Head alga
Please= Palun
Thank you= Aitah

We pronounce everything exactly how it's written ;)

**Aitah Merike

USA, CA-Hollywood

This postcard is from Angela in Hollywood, CA, USA. (As a side note, Angela received my address a few weeks after I had received her in a swap. What a small world) Angela writes:

Kristin,

I used to live in Orlando when I was a kid. It was a long time ago though! I now live in Hollywood and work at a church in the biggest tourist area and I have 3 dogs and 2 kids and usually better penmanship! Happy Crossing!

:) Angela

**Thanks Angela

Germany, Wittenberg Lutherstadt

This postcard is of Glanzlichter. It is from Julia in Wittenberg Lutherstadt, Germany. She writes:

Hello Kristin! This is Julia from Germany. You said you'd like culture related cards. This one is a card of the Friedrichstadtplast in Berlin. I was lucky to see "Glanzlichler der Showrevue" in February. Have a nice day! Happy Postcrossing!

**Danke Julia

United Kingdom, Sutton Coldfield

This is a postcard from Covent Garden in London. It was sent from Lorna Marie in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom. She writes:

Hi thanks for the lovely card. Here's one from our capital. I live in Midlands, but enjoy visiting London, it's just a couple of hours away. Covent Garden is a lively place one of my fave areas

Love Lorna Marie

**Thanks Lorna Marie

United Kingdom, Haddington

This postcard is a National Poetry Day in Scotland postcard. It is number 7 of 8 different styles. It's from The Thing That Mattered Most: Scottish poems for children (Scottish Poetry Library/Black and White Publishing 2006) It was sent from Suzanne in Haddington, UK. She writes:

Hello there Kristin,

Warmest greetings from an unusually sunny Scotland. We cling to such days with wonder and gratitude! I hope today brings you wonderful happy memories. Your lovely nature shines through your words and I'm sure you have a bright future ahead of you if you use that energy positively!

Many blessings
Suzanne :)

**Thanks Suzanne

USA, CA-Hollywood

This postcard is from Angela in Hollywood, CA, USA. She writes:

Kristin-

I used to live in Orlando when I was about 5-6 years old. I don't remember that much but the humidity! Tell me what kinds of postcards you like, or I can just hunt around for all kinds of variety!

:)
Angela

**Thanks Angela

Spain, Valladolid

This is a postcard of a bridge over the Duero river in Valladolid, Spain. It is from Fransisco in Valladolid, Spain. He writes:

Hello
I hope this postcard was nice for you, and we can exchange several postcards else.
I live in Tudela de Duero, a village next to Valladolid, on the bank of river Duero.
Valladolid id about 200 kilometres in the North of Madrid, my region is name Castilla, because there are a lot of castles when we are fighting with the muslim between 7 and 15 century.
The weather is usually cold in winter and hot in summer, although this year the wintet it isn't very cold but a little dry. It is typical the fog. The spring and the autum are shorts.
Around my village ther are a lof of pives and in them in this moment are growing wild asparagus, they are very delicious.
The Semana Santa (I think it is Easter in English) is very important in my region, there are a lot of procession in Valladolid and Famora especially. The "pasos" are very old. I hope that in other letter I tell you several thing else about my region and my country. I don't stay in your country and I don't know a lot of them, except by the news and others papers.

Best regards from Espana,
Fransisco

**Gracias Fransisco

Finland, Tampere

This postcard is of Tampere, Finland. It is from Hanna in Tampere, Finland. She writes:

Hello Kristin!

Greetings from Tampere, a lovely city currently overcome by SPRING <3
This is a night-view from our landmark, Nasineula, which kinda looks like the Needle in Seattle. There's also an amusement park under the Nasineula!

Love,
Hanna

**kittos Hanna

Canada, Calgary

This postcard is of the Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. It is from "Cherry Martini" in Calgary Canada. She writes:

Well if you are into hockey at all, you might have heard of our NHL team, the Calgary Flames. It's playoff time right now so there's a lot of people wearing jerseys around town! Most concerts and hockey games are held @ the Saddledome. Happy Postcrossing!

Cherry Martini

**Thanks Cherry Martini

France, Le Rheu

This is a postcard of Rennes, France. It is from Nelly in Le Rheu, France. She writes:

Hi Kristin!

I whish you a good day from France. I love at "Le Rheu" near Rennes. On this postcard I've made a "cross mark" it's where I was learning "secretary" lessons many time away! I should be very happy to receive a postcard from your country

Nelly

**Merci Nelly

Germany, Hannover

This postcard is from the Herrenhauser Gardens in Hannover, Germany. It is from Claudia from Hannover, Germany. She writes:


Hi Kristin
This is an impression of the Royal Gardens of Herrenhauser, baroque gardens in Hannover, Germany. They are wonderful, in summer many events like open-air theatre or fireworks are taking place. Some words in German: Hallo, Auf Wiedersehen, Bitte, Danke and I think we also say cheese.

Bye -->tschuss, Claudia

**Danke Claudia

Canada, Brantford

This is a Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation postcard. It is from Amylyn in Brantford, Canada. She writes:

Kristin,

Last fall I travelled to Australia & wow, what a difference travelling can make on your perception of the world! It says on your profile you don't want to waste your life. GOOD! I encourage you to pursue your dreams. "I took the path less travelled & it had made ALL the difference"

Hugs Amylyn

**Thanks, Amylyn

Netherlands, Meppel

This postcard is from the Teffera Family in Meppel, Netherlands. They write:

Dear Kristin,

I hope that our rose will find you in fine health!

Do you like roses? We love them and have a lot of climbing roses in our small garden. (yellow, red and pink- and wer are looking for white ones :))

We wish you lots of fun with postcrossing!

**Thanks, Family Teffera

Czech Republic, Trebon

This is a postcard of Brno. It is from Lucka from Trebon, Czech Republic. She writes:

Hello Kristin!

Many grettings from the Czech Republic. In the picture you can see the second largest city of the country. Here are the words you wished to learn:
Hello= ahoj, can
Goodbye= pa, ahoj, can
Please= prosim
Thank you= dekuji
Say Cheese= rekni syr
Smile= usmeu
Enjoy!
Lucka

**Dekuji Lucka

Netherlands, Rotterdam

This postcard is from Cora in Rotterdam, Netherlands. She writes:

Hi Kristin,

I send you this tulip, its our national flower.
My name is Cora, I'm 43 years old.
I live in Rotterdam.
I wish you a great summer

Greetings
Cora

**Thanks Cora

France, Billere

This postcard is of the Pyrenees Mountains. It is from Patrick in Billere, France. He writes:

Hello Kristin,
How are you? Thanks again for your card from Orlando. As I promised this one is from my area and especially Pyrenees Mountains one hour far from my city. I like hiking in that kind of place in summer. What's your favorite subject in photography? Obama, Hilary or McCain?
Greetings from France
Kind regards from Patrick

**Merci Patrick

Finland, Hyvinkaa

This postcard is from Jenni in Hyvinkaa, Finland. She writes:

Hello!

Hello= hei
Goodbye= heihei
Please= pliis (ole kiltti)
Thank you= kiitos
Smile= hymy

Many greetings from Finland!
-Jenni

**Kiitos Jenni!

China, Guangzhou

This postcard is of ancient dwelling houses of China. It is from Litchi in Guangzhou, China. She writes:

Hi ~My name is Litchi. How are you? You are my first postcard friend! It has really been good to send postcard to you! I hope everything is good for you!

Hello= nihao
Goodbye= zaijian
Please= qing
Thank you= xiexie
Smile= xiao

**Xiexie Litchi!