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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Posting at Malacca, Malaysia

13th March 2010, I was sending out some postcards to my collector pals & postcrossing friends at Malacca Pos Office in Malaysia, on Saturday this post office specially open till 5pm.
This trip was along with my collector pals Tacky & Chualy.

13th March 2010 ~ Jonker Stamp & Money Fair

at Hailam Association Club House. (Photoes taken before event)

Famous point: Trisha, a fully decorative together with nice sound system Trisha, to carry tourist surround to view the local historical buildings, there offer the service till midnight.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Keijo - Finland

* Non-cancellation Stamps *

~ Art Drawing Card ~

Sent 28-09-2009

Thanks for Keijo!!

http://www.stampcollectingblog.com/

Emil Levitchi - Romania

~ Romania - Sinaia - The Peles Castle ~

Sent 28-12-2009

Thanks for Emil Levitchi!!

The 1st Post Card from Romania, I like this card so much, because it is rare to see a Castle in Malaysia.

Located in Sinaia (44 km from Brasov), Peles Castle is considered by many one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe. It was the final resting place for several Romanian monarchs including King Carol I, who died here in 1914.

The building of the castle began in 1873 under the direct order of the Viennese architect Wilhem Doderer and was continued in 1876 by his assistant, Johann Schultz de Lemberg. During 1877-1879 because of the war they abandoned work. That's why the castle was inaugurated only on October 7, 1883. The location for the castle was chosen by the German prince Carol I de Hohenzollern, who was to become a king and it draws its name from the neighboring brooks which passes through the courtyard.

The only could see in Malaysia is the Kellies Castle located at Ipoh Perak which is damaged since war time. (info: http://www.journeymalaysia.com/MHIS_kellies.htm )

Swap, France

1st ~ "L'Hiver Dans Nos Montagnes" , France ~

Sent 28-09-2009

Thanks for Didier ROUX!!

2nd ~ La Tour Eiffel (1887-1889), Paris ~

Sent 10-09-2009

Thanks for Branka!!

1st ~ La Franche-Comte, Belfort ~

Sent 19-11-2009

2nd ~ La Citadelle, Belfort ~

Sent 23-12-2009

Thanks for Christica!!

http://www.canyousendmeapostcard.com/

~ Au Pays Des Chateaux ~

Sent 12-12-2009

Thanks for Saudwie Vasseus !!

(Above name may spelling wrongly, please kindly comment)

Monday, March 15, 2010

Johan - Belgium

* Non-cancellation stamps *

1st ~ GAASBEEK (Lennik) ~

Sent 17-09-2009

2nd ~ Belgie Landmarks ~

Sent 08-10-2009

Thanks for Johan Ockerman!!

Gaasbeek Castle (Dutch: Kasteel Gaasbeek), today a national museum, is located in the municipality of Lennik in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium.

The fortified castle was erected around 1240 to defend the Duchy of Brabant against the Country of Flanders. The castle was destroyed however by Brussels city troops in revenge for the assassination of Everard 't Serclaes, which was commanded by the Lord of Gaasbeek.

At the beginning of the 16th century the Horne family constructed a brick castle on the ruins of the medieval fortress. In 1565 Lamoral, Count of Egmont, acquired the castle and its domain, including feudal rights in 17 surrounding villages. Accused of high treason by Philip II of Spain, the Count of Egmont was beheaded three years later.

In the following centuries the castle was inhabited by several noble families. It obtained its pseudo-medieval appearance as the result of a renovation during the years 1887-1898. The works were executed by the architect Charles Albert and ordered by the Marquis d'Arconati Visconti who owned the castle at that time. His widow Marie Peyrat (d. 1922) donated the castle to the Belgian state, including the art collection and the grounds.

Since 1980 the castle has been owned by the Flemish Community (Vlaamse Gemeenschap). The castle contains impressive art collections displayed in lavishly decorated historical rooms. A remarkable collection piece is the authentic testament of the famous painter Peter Paul Rubens The castle and its grounds (a park of 50 hectares or 124 acres) are open to the public.

1996, Paris & London

1st ~ Houses of Parliament London, UK ~

Sent 09-05-1996

2nd ~ The Eiffel Tower Paris, France ~

Sent 1996

Sent by Aunt during trip 1996

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Bhanubibhu - India

1st ~ Landmarks of Bombay, "Bollywood" city Mumbai, India भारत ~

Date not clear

2nd ~ Gateway of India भारत ~

Sent 14-11-2009, special first day cancellation

Thanks for Bhanubibhu!!

http://fishstamplover.blogspot.com/

The Gateway of India (Marathi: भारताचे प्रवेशद्वार) is a monument in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India. Located on the waterfront in Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai, the Gateway is a basalt arch 26 metres (85 ft) high. It was a crude jetty used by fisher folks and was later renovated and used as a landing place for British governors and other distinguished personages. In earlier times, the Gateway was the monument that visitors arriving by boat would have first seen in the city of Bombay.

Its design is a combination of both Hindu and Muslim architectural styles, the arch is in Muslim style while the decorations are in Hindu style. The Gateway is built from yellow basalt and reinforced concrete. The stone was locally obtained, and the perforated screens were brought from Gwalior.

The central dome is 15 metres (49 ft) in diameter and is 26 metres (85 ft) above ground at its highest point. The whole harbour front was realigned in order to come in line with a planned esplanade which would sweep down to the centre of the town. The cost of the construction was Rs. 21 lakhs (2,100,000), borne mainly by the Government of India. For lack of funds, the approach road was never built, and so the Gateway stands at an angle to the road leading up to it.

Carol L. Ligda-Wong - USA

~ Both customade Postcards with varieties stamps ~

Sent 12-10-2009

~ Art picture Postcard, "Returning to Earth" Jill Eggers ~

Sent 06-11-2009, cancellation on 10-11-2009

Thanks for Ms Carol L. Ligda-Wong (Michigan)!!

George Wu - Taiwan

~ Wedding Cakes, Tainan 台南糕饼伴礼 ~

Sent 22-10-2009

Thanks for Gearge Wu!!

http://gulfmanncollection.blogspot.com/

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Howard Tan - Singapore

~ Advertisement Card - Poor Husband & Rich Husband ~

Sent 17-09-2009, Cancellation on 18-09-2009

1st ~ Special Postcard with 2pcs Magnets, City of Singapore ~
2nd ~ SWEET makes ants come, Emperor Angelfish stamp ~

Sent 17-09-2009, Cancellation on 18-09-2009

~ Long Card, Currency Singapore ~

Sent 01-10-2009, Cancellation on 02-10-2009

~ Long Card, Central Business District ~

Sent 24-09-2009 (Moon Cake Festival), Cancellation on 25-09-2009

~ Long Card, Merlion - Sign of Singapore, Singapore's Buildings stamps 2007 ~

Sent 03-11-2009, Cancellation on 04-11-2009

Thanks for Howard Tan (Seremban, N.Sembilan)

Friends - Malaysia

~ Buddha pictures from temple of Penang ~

Sent 24-02-2010 when coming back from Hyat Zhai passed by Penang, Cancellation on 25-02-2010

Thanks for Tacky (Seremban, N.Sembilan), sent to N.Sembilan Malaysia

Travelling Bangkok - ThailanD

1st - Art Card, Parfumed & Embossed stamp ~ Rose 2009

Sent 14-02-2009 (Valentine Day), Cancellation on 15-02-2009

2nd - The Grand Palace Bangkok, Wooden Thai Doll stamps

Sent 16-09-2009, Cancellation on 17-09-2009

~ Phi Takhon Mask (Peetakhon Dansai) Stamps & MS

Sent 21-08-2009, Cancellation on 21-08-2009

1st ~ Floating Market Thailand, Amazing Thailand stamps (from Phahonyothin Post Office)

2nd ~ Wat Mahathat Sukhothai, Candle Processions Festival stamps 2009 (from Jatujak Post Office)

Sent 26-09-2009 Same Date