Olga's Pavilion

0 comments | Posted by PurpleJein on Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Received yet another postcard this month, and this time it's my first postcard from Russia, sent by Anya.

Olgas's Pavilion
The study of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolayevna

I was curious about the postcard's content, which featured Grand Duchess Olga Nikolayevna. So, I searched Wikipedia to learn more about her. Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia (11 September 1822 – 30 October 1892) later became Queen Olga of Württemberg. She was a member of the Russian imperial family and held great appeal due to her beauty, intelligence, and cultural interests. She was regarded as one of the most eligible princesses in Europe, with proficiency in several languages, and a passion for music and painting.

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Bucuresti

0 comments | Posted by PurpleJein on Monday, August 10, 2009

Only a few days after receiving the last postcard, I've received another one!

BUCURESTI
1) Mitropolia
2) Biserica Stavropoleus
3) Biserica Cretulescu

This postcard is my first from Romania, and it was sent by Andreea, a teenage girl who is almost the same age as my eldest son. It's great to see that at such a young age, she's already into postcrossing, while most kids her age are busy with games and other activities.

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Lightning

0 comments | Posted by PurpleJein on Friday, August 07, 2009

Arizona

Rachel from Phoenix sent me another postcard with a purple theme, adding to my collection. The postcard features an impressive capture of powerful lightning, giving the impression that the sky was raging with anger that night.

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Shrine & Harbour

0 comments | Posted by PurpleJein on Friday, July 24, 2009

Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo
Originally built in 1662, pattering after Dazaifu in Kyushu, the park of this shrine has been one of the most popular spots for the wisterias and apricot flowers since the Edo era.

Received my initial postcard from Japan, courtesy of Atsushi from Tokyo. It features a lovely purple or lavender theme, showcasing beautiful wisterias. I can't help but wish to have those flowers in my dream garden, though I'm not sure if that will ever come true.


BLAKENEY
IMAGES of NORFOLK
Blakeney harbour offers safe sailing and the bustling quayside, where rows of boats are always to be seen, presents a colourful scene.

I received my second postcard from the United Kingdom, courtesy of Mavis. Observing the boats in the picture reminded me of a memorable experience during a vacation at our maternal grandparents' place. I recalled riding a small boat, which was both awesome and thrilling. However, since I don't know how to swim, it was also somewhat scary as I couldn't shake off the feeling that the boat might sink at any moment.

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