Djanet - Algeria . Sahara Desert

 Africa-Algeria-Djanet This is a postcard I could not resist as it sort of matched what I seen when there. This area is amazing and one of my highlights in Algeria . 

It was very hard to find any postcards in Djanet . This card was purchased and send from Algiers. 

Djanet - Algeria

 

Africa-Algeria-Djanet This is an Oasis city down south bordering Niger and Libya. This place is amazing and this postcard wont do it justice , but to say the local Touaregs are very charming and great guides. Stayed overnight in a tent in the desert . A magical experience sleeping and just looking up at the stars. 

On the day I was here Saturday/Sunday the Post office was closed. Got back to late and left to early from the trip to the desert. There was no post box so I left the card with the guide and crossed my fingers. Well here is the result. The card came back. Love these stamps. 

Timgad - Algeria - World Heritage Site

 Africa-Algeria-Timgad This was a Roman city around 100AD and is considered one of the finest Roman sites in existance. The area stretches almost  to as far as the eye can see. Well worth seeing and a day trip from Constantine . 

Nice surprise to find a small but modern Post Office just outside the main entrance gate to Timgad. A nice clear cancellation . 

Constantine - Algeria

 Africa-Algeria-Constantine I would call this the city of bridges. First stop on my return trip to Algeria .It is a amazing city to see and as many near attractions . I think I crossed most of the 7 bridges . Unfortunately getting a postcard here was not easy. Not much choice. So it looks like an old black and white photograph. But I will load up some photos for you to see. A great start to this trip and a very friendly welcome here. 

Algeria has an very well functioning post offices. They are all busy with what ever they do.. lol. As I was visiting many cities I bought a year pack of stamps to save me time buying stamps at each stop. How could one resist a triangle stamp ? Quite rare to have this on mail. I think in my head this is my second one. The Post office here was centre stage in the city. 

Capri - Hand painted Postcard

 Europe-Italy-Capri This is a hand painted Postcard showing the main square in Capri Town . It is full of designer stores and the standout clock tower. 

Posted in the post box outside the main post office. Stamp shows the main Piazza in Napoli . Beautiful stamp.

Capri- Italy

 Europe-Italy-Capri Took the ferry from Sorrento and spend a very enjoyable day on the island of Capri.Took the funicular rail up from the port to the middle of the island and the main town. Did not have time to discover the beaches and relaxed and had a lovely lunch . 

The Post Office was nearby . But I could not persuade them to postmark this card. You cant win them all. lol. 

Sorrento-Italy

 

Europe-Italy-Sorrento A beautiful town facing the Bay of Naples. Stayed on the lower part where the ferries come in. There is a nearby lift of a steep walk up to the main part of the hill top town where all the main attractions are. Enjoyed it all especially the walks around the town at night , bull of buzz. 

The Post office was closed when I was walked up that way. A large building. So put the card in the Post Box and that was that. No postmark. Have not figured out what is on the stamps. 

Pompeii - World Heritage Site

 Europe-Italy-Pompeii This is one of those World Heritage Sites, that so many have got to and now I am only getting there now. Though I nearly did not make it. Waiting on the bus from Amalfi bus station, the bus went and I did not see it. Why, I was sitting in the wrong location and the bus had no sign and it was very small , plain white bus. The next bus was 3 hours !! So since I was based in Amalfi I went around the town and got on the later bus. Got to Pompeii at about 4.45pm and you must enter by 5.30pm But had up to 7pm . So it worked out well with a lot less visitors. It was very impressive and bearing in mind I have been to lots of Roman sites. You could really get a feel for the layout of the streets and the look. 

The Post office was on the other side of this site and and near the normal entrance. There was no post box at the main entrance. So I posted this back in Amalfi in the Post box outside . 

Amalfi - Italy

 Europe-Italy-Amalfi This is the central attraction in Amalfi . The Arab-Norman Sant Andrea Cathedral. It is am impressive site both inside and out. It is right off the harbour when you get off the fast ferry. Loads os shops selling all things lemon. The hotel was at the top of the town and many many steps. Still it is Italy and worth every moment for memories alone. 

The `Post Office was easy to visit right on the harbour front. When I gave the card back I asked for it to be handstamped and the officer duly obliged. Always a bonus. I spelt Amalfi wrong on this card. I tend to mix letters about and sometimes numbers. I usually watch it but missed this one. Left it as a memory to me . LOL 

Positano hand painted Postcard

 Europe- Italy-Positano I loved this Postcard when i seen it . A mini painting . So I could not pass it by. By the way. Middle to late September is an ideal time to go weather wise. 

I was delighted to be offered this stamp at the post office. I am a bit of a film buff. Sergio Leone famous for the Westerns . Once upon a time in the West, Once upon a time in America, A fistful of Dollars to name but a a few. Both Once upon a time films are fantastic. 

Positano - Italy

 Europe-Italy-Positano This is a beautiful part of the Amalfi coast. Positano , lives up to its reputation . As a result the cost to stay here is sky high. So it was good for a day trip and to have lunch here. It is busy busy. 

It is not often that I put a postcard on here that is not postmarked. However with more and more counties not doing that it would mean that some of my travels would not be listed here. In the past as I strived to visit every country and territory if the postcard was not postmarked in the same destination I would not put it up here and not count it. But since I have at least one correctly franked , I am a bit more relaxed about it now. Italy and the UK for me has the highest level of not postmarking mail. So no surprise here. This card was dropped into a post box. 

Minori -Amalfi Coast

 Europe-Italy-Minori An ancient seaside resort on the Amalfi coast. This was my first stop on this trip to the famous Amalfi coast. This town was recommended as had excellent value with accommodation . Lovely start to the holiday and some nice restaurants to eat. This area is a World Heritage Site. 

Running around Post offices is never considered fun on my behalf. There is a process in buying stamps and they usually have no selection and most of the time the mail is not postmarked. So I had a good start with this small Post office in Minori. I got them to postmark the card while I was in the office. So success. 

Alderney - Channel Islands.

 Europe-Alderney-St.Anne  This is my second time here an the first time I stayed overnight on the Island. Very interesting with loads of history in relation to World War II when this island was a concentration camp as all the locals have left. A great island to visit. Alderney is the third largest Channel Island after Jersey and Guernsey. 

The only Post Office on the island is in the main town St.Anne. It is in fact within a supermarket. They had lots of stamps to choose from and a nice clean postmark. 

Giants Causeway- World Heritage Site

 Europe-United Kingdom-Northern Ireland This is a unusual view of the Giants Causeway on the Antrim coast. From the air. A nice warm day here packed with tourists. This is the only World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland.  

There is a postbox at the Giants Causeway. But did not drop it there due to the changes of not getting postmarked. So on the coast was in a beautiful village of Cushendun.  The girl in the Post office told me it was her first day and had no stamps ! I had already bought the stamps previously. My only request was the card to be postmarked at the post office  and go in the mail . This also has the machine cancel . 

This is taken on the Giants Causeway. A beautiful day