THAILAND

A lovely card showing the traditional elegance of wat architecture arrived from Scott, who travels to Thailand frequently

Rep. of SOUTH AFRICA

This card shows Howick Falls, in Kwa-Zulu-Natal Province. This waterfall is 310 feet in height and occurs on the Umgeni River. The lovely stamp below was affixed to the card, and shows a sunbird feeding on nectar.

GALAPAGOS (ECUADOR)

The Galapagos are famed for their birdlife and the role they played in establishing the theory of evoluation after Darwin's visit. Seen here is a seabird colony, with a Red-billed Tropicbird prominent in flight.

RED SEA (EGYPT)

This lovely card was posted from the coast of E. Egypt, and shows a variety of spectacular marine life typical of the Red Sea reefs

SWAZILAND

This landscape card shows the green, mountainous region where the Swazi capital, Mbabane is located. I especially enjoyed the stamp, which shows a White Rhinoceros, a species that can still be found in the reserves of southern Africa.

SENEGAL

This multiview shows varied scenes of Senegal, including the Corniche in Dakar (upper left), the grand Mosque, and my favorit: a rural river and village scene, most likely in Casamance

BALI & W. JAVA, INDONESIA

These wonderful cards show Bali and W. Java with a wonderful stamp

MOROCCO / Maroc

Two cards arrived this week showing views of Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco with over 3 million residents. Made famous in a 1942 wartime movie, the area has ancient roots, with settlement dating from the 7th century BC.

Ile de la REUNION

This postcard simply transported me when I received it: to the lush hills of the Cirque de Salazie, on the Indian Ocean isle of Reunion. This area is a dormant volcanic caldera in the central Piton des Neiges area, which includes the highest elevations on the island.

Mustique, GRENADINES of ST. VINCENT

This lovely card shows a coastal scene on Mustique, one of the small islands known as the Grenadines, south of St. Vincent. This island covers just 2.2 sq miles and a population of about 500 in three villages. The scenic island is known for its reefs and birdlife.

Cape Coast, SOUTH AFRICA

This intriguing card shows a colony of African Penguins in the Boulder Park of the Cape Coast of South Africa, a unique attraction of this stunning coastal region

COOK IS.

A local Cook Islander is shown here in ceremonial costume and shell beads. These Polynesian islands are scattered across a vast territory, and form an autonomous territory of New Zealand.

80c: this card was franked with a colorful reef fish stamp showing the Squirrel fish