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Posted on February 23, 2008 - by Renae

Finland


Finland, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

wish I knew what this said 🙂 I need to ask my penpal! But I love this oversized, colorful card with art (or perhaps the text?) by Marleena Ansio. In any case, it is a fun card for my collection 🙂 (Note: If you can read Finnish and can tell me what this means, please leave a comment! Thanks!)

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Posted on February 23, 2008 - by Renae

Water Tower, Blackpool, Englad


Water Tower, Blackpool, Englad, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

‘This site specific installation utilises the nature of the Water Tower for a dynamic yet subtle display. Bathed in light, this iconic structure is animated as night falls, with a gentle rippling lighting scheme which can be seen from a distance, like an abstract lighthouse on the skyline.” Love this beautiful card, also marked on back “Blackpool Festival of Light.”

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Posted on February 23, 2008 - by Renae

Blackpool, England


Blackpool, England, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

According to my friend who visited here recently, Blackpool Corporation runs over 70 different trains–double and single deckers and some “open tops,” both modern and classic. All are in everyday service! Awesome!

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Posted on February 23, 2008 - by Renae

Captured Africans by Kevin Dalton-Johnson, Lancaster, England


Captured Africans by Kevin Dalton-Johnson, Lancaster, England, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

“This memorial to the victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade stands on St. George’s Quay in Lancaster, once England’s fourth largest slaving port. … To view and download information, education resources, a town trail and new writings visit www.lancsmuseums.gov.uk/abolished." Thanks to Kerstin in England for this awesome card!

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Posted on February 23, 2008 - by Renae

Embroidered Panel: Virgin and Child


Embroidered Panel: Virgin and Child, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

This was designed by Guy Barton in 1964 for a medieval stall in the Lancaster Priory Church, Lancashire, England. Thank you to my pal in England!

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Posted on February 23, 2008 - by Renae

White Reindeer, Lapland, Finland


White Reindeer, Lapland, Finland, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

My penpal tells me about folklore and stories of white reindeer. She says she’s never seen a white adult reindeer though.

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Posted on February 23, 2008 - by Renae

Greetings from Aland, Finland


Greetings from Aland, Finland, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

This card is nothing special at first glance. But what my penpal Aila shared makes it extraordinary! She says that Aland, a group of isles between Sweden and Finland, is part of the Finnish state but still has some of its own rules and laws. People in Aland, though, speak Swedish only–and most folks there want Aland to be part of Sweden. She further explains that a person in Aland who speaks Finnish can’t find work, except for maybe in agriculture. Now this is what penpals and postcards is all about! I would have never enjoyed this postcard as much without the commentary! Thanks Aila 🙂

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Posted on February 23, 2008 - by Renae

Life is Good


Life is Good, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

I love the “Life is Good” product line … too bad it’s so expensive! We bought shirts for family members for Xmas … and the nice folks at Life is Good were kind enough to include a free postcard. How did they know I collected them?!? 🙂

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Posted on February 23, 2008 - by Renae

The Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland


The Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

Look at these beautiful, old buildings! I would love to walk along the street … exploring the details of each facade!

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Posted on February 23, 2008 - by Renae

Stonehendge


Stonehendge, originally uploaded by CarolinaRen.

“Started 5,000 years ago, Stonehenge is an extraordinary monument to the achievements of prehistoric engineering. This view is from the south east, looking towards part of the sarsen circle.” My family loved this, although one of my sister said she didn’t feel anything mystical 🙂

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