Kariouan - World Heritage Site - Tunisia

Africa-Tunisia-Kairouan Kairouan, in central Tunisia, is one of the country's most important historic cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in the 7th century, it is famous for the magnificent Great Mosque, traditional carpet weaving and charming old medina. It is considered one of the holiest cities in Islam and is well worth visiting for its history, architecture and atmosphere.It certainly was very impressive and I was not aware of its importance until I was here in Tunisia 

The  cancellation is not clear, but there is another one on the bottom of the postcard showing Kairouan. 

Sidi Bou Said - Tunisia

 Africa-Tunisia-Sidi-Bou Said . Sidi Bou Said is a beautiful hilltop village overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, about 20 km from Tunis. Famous for its distinctive whitewashed houses, bright blue doors and windows, cobbled streets and colourful bougainvillea, it is one of Tunisia's most picturesque destinations. I really enjoyed the smal village and the coffee shops and the local crafts.. Beautiful. 

This card was posted at the local Post Office.  

Carthage - Tunisia - World Heritage Site

 Africa-Tunisia-Carthage One of  Tunisia's most  important historical attractions situated about 15km from Tunis. Remains of Roman Baths,Theatre and great views. But I have been to many Roman ruins and this one did not sand out. Glad I did see it though .  A World Heritage site .

Posted in Tunis. 

Tunis Main Street - Tunisia

 Africa-Tunisia-Tunis Another card. This is one of the main roads and  the one I came in with my driver. I had a key look out for postcards and there was a shop on the corner with plenty outside. Very nice European looking street. 

At least the handstamps our  clear. 

Tunis- Tunisia

 Africa-Tunisia-Tunis My second time back. Last time was on a cruise . So good to see a bit more . The cathedral was amazing, Right in the centre of the city . 

There was not any philatelic shop. The address I had they said I could not visit . They gave me the address of the main Post Office and there was a door marked Philatelic . But I would say there is never any one there. So just  had to take the stamps offered. 

Tunisia - Sousse

 Africa-Tunisia-Sousse This is  the medina  which  is a World Heritage  Site.  The hotel was nearby and really enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere there . Better weather then Morocco or the Canaries as a  little more south . 

This card took over one year to get here. I had given up on all the Tunisia cards.  But they all arrived together. Post Office was busy  and no choice of stamps. 

Klaksvik - Faroe Islands

 Atlantic Ocean-Faroe Islands-Klaksvik The second largest town in Faroe Islands .This postcard showing  a nearby village  . 

Love  these stamps. Nicely drawn and a very clear postmark 

Gjogv Faroe Islands

 Atlantic Ocean-Faroe Islands-Gjogv  A very nice village  which  I  visited while here overlooking   the ocean . 

A beautiful large stamp showing a sailing stamp. 

New Orleans USA

 North America-United States of America-Louisiana-New Orleans  This is the National WWII museum which is one of the worlds leading museums devoted to the World War II. It is very interesting .  I spend most time in the pacific region exhibit . Certainly worth a visit 

Unfortunately I posted this in a  postbox as the Post Office was closed. As you can see no postmark. But nice stamps. 

Franklin Tennessee USA

 North America-United States of America-Tennessee-Franklin A key site for  the civil war. Lovely old town well laid out and easy to walk around . 

This was handstamped at the local Post Office. You can see it also got a digital postmark. The stamps are showing important persons involved in the Independence of the  USA 

Ericeira- Portugal

 Europe-Portugal-Ericeira A small beach resort just 40 km outside Lisbon. A nice location and had Sunday lunch at a very good fish restaurant. 

Posted in the local post box. 

Torshavn- Faroe Islands

 Atlantic Ocean-Faroe Islands-Torshavn  Again another return visit but a more  extensive trip this time. A week visiting the islands. Starting off in the capital . This are the old traditional area in the  centre of the city. This is also the area where the small government buildings are. 

This stamp is very unusual. It has a bar code which is unique  to each stamp.  Each stamp has a  rating. First time  for me to try this. Austria is the country that is the  lead on this time of thing. 

Bequia - Grenadines of St.Vincent

 Caribbean-Bequia Por Nice to be back here. This time staying a few nights. The beach was beautiful . So very relaxing indeed. 

The postmark is not very clear. When I got to the Post Office it was closed for the day for an unknown reason. But put the postcard in the post box and the postcard  came back ! 

Mayreau . St. Vincent

 Caribbean-St.Vincent-Mayreau This is the only island in the Grenadines grop I have not visited. So spend two days here . A small no tourist sort of island . So  was very interesting to visit. I guess it is one of the least visited ones. 

The reason I was here is pur philatelic. I had been to a post office in each of the group before. Even though I had Mayreau stamps before I was led to believe that there was no Post Office in Mayreau . So I never visited. But quite a number of years back I discovered that there was indeed a Post office, So off I went. I bought the stamps at the Philatelic bureau in Kingstown . In face when I got to the island of Mayreau the Post office was closed early . But lucky for me I got the nearby health office to call the Postmaster . He obliged and came back so I could meet him and post my card. In fact he told me he had sold stamps in over 5 years. !!. So a rare postcard. 

Oudsthoorn- South Africa

 Africa-South Africa-Oudsthoorn Visited this town and stayed here. It was on the Road through the mountains from Capetown. Famous for Ostrrich farms and enjoyed a tour and lunch on a farm . 

A nice  clear  large postmark on this card. Took over 5 months to get to me. Better late then never.  The stamp is one of the new ones introduced and in fact it is enough to pay for a registered letter locally . 

Capetown South Africa

 Africa-South Africa-Capetown On my bucket list for some time to visit and drive Route 62 , also known as the garden route. 

Visited the only Post Office in Capetown which sold special stamps. I think the rest just have stickets now. These stamps are newly issued. This card took 4 months to get here ! 

This was the old Post Office when I was here 20 years ago. No longer in use,  but a fine building . 

Sremski Karlovci - Serbia

 Europe-Sebria-Sremski Karlovci A famous city not far from Novi Sad. Beautiful buildings and impoorant for the historical Serbian events that took place in this city .

I mailed this in  the small Post Office in the town. I forget the stamps I had purchased in  Belgrade, but nice to see the Post Office here had some special stamps. 

Belgrade Serbia

 Europe-Serbia-Belgrade Back in Belgrade . Spend a very nice few days exploring the city . Also went to Novi Sad on a day trip. 

The Post office is very large . It is not often that the old buildings are still in use. The Philatelic shop was just up the road and the people there were very helpful. Lots of options on stamps . East European countries tend to have the best for Philatelic  departments in Europe. Sadly the Nordic Countries ( Not Finland ) tend to be more difficult finding Post offices and Philatelic supplies. 

Bridgetown -Barbados

 Caribbean-Barbados-Bridgetown Back here again. This time I did take some time out and relaxed on the beach. Very nice. Was able to take the direct flight from Dublin which was only operating for a few weeks.  

I purchased the stamps at the airport Post Office . Was happy to buy this Peace stamp . A number of countries have issued the same stamp. It is embossed.