Santa Cruz de la Palma

 Atlantic Ocean-Canary Islands-La Palma-Santa Cruz de la Palma . A bit of a long name, but the main town on the island of La Palma. I would have to say beautiful . Full of charm and well persevered. A very small town and easy to walk around. Loved it. 

The Post office was at the harbour. No selection of stamps. Had these from an earlier purchase. Loved the postmark showing a ship. 

La Palma Volcano

Atlantic Ocean-Canary Islands-La Palma This postcard showing a volcano , which is what La Palma is now famous for. It erupted in September 2021 and finished in December 2021. 

The main Post Office on La Palma is down by the Port. Hence the postmark which is showing a ferry. It was handstamped on the spot. The office itself had no standard stamps only stickers. I had purchased these stamps in advance from a Post office in Gran Canaria. 

Tejeda - Gran Canaria

 

Atlantic Ocean-Canary Islands-Gran Canaria-Tededa This is in the area of the middle of the island. Very green . The weather was like 4 seasons up here all in one day. A good day out. 

Got this stamps from the main Post office in Maspalmomas on the coast. Was not surprised to see it had not been cancelled. More often the case now. Showing the currency previous to the Euro , The Peseta. 

Map of Canary Islands

 Atlantic Ocean-Canary Islands- Gran Canaria This is a map showing the islands in the group. The postcard itself has volcanic sand as the basis for each island. Different. First time back in 3 years. A great time to get away to nice warm weather. 

Loved this stamp showing a high speed train. Though not a reality in Canary Islands. Posted this in a post box and as so often no postmark. This postmark is the one received in Dublin Ireland coming in. 

Munich- Germany

 Europe-Germany-Munich  This is my second visit and have to say love the vibe of this place. Lots to see and the train service is excellent. 

I posted this in a normal post box.  A clear postmark and also with a bar code. It is just so difficult to find special stamps . 

Bamberg - World Heritage Site

Europe-Germany-Bamberg Certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Germany I have every visited. In the old town around every corner it is a sure delight. The buildings are fantastic and so much heritage and feel of an ancient town. Spend one day here , but could have spend a weekend.

 

The previous day I had managed to find the Philatelic office which is not right in the centre of Munich. So at last a choice of stamps. Again a handstamp here . 

Regensburg - World Heritage Site

 Europe-Germany-Regensburg My first stop on a visit that was originally for work , but got changed so free time to explore Romantic Germany , Regensburg is a lovely old town and a World Heritage Site. 

No selection  of stamps. But found out I could get a handstamp cancellation. I think first stamp I have used with a bar code.