Greetings from USA!

Hello!

Today, I am going to share the postcards I received from the USA!

Enjoy them:)

I believe most of you are familiar with this country, so I guess there is no need to give a brief introduction of it!

[Postcards from USA]

The first postcard is sent from the western North Carolina. It was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway which travels through the state and continues along the Appalachian Mountains on the east coast of the USA. 

The second postcard shows the famous arch in St. Louis in Missouri. The arch is located on the banks of Mississippi River. It commemorates Thomas Jefferson and symbolizes the door to the American West. 

The next one is sent from San Francisco. It shows a cable car climbing the steep Hyde Street hill. Interestingly, the sender retired from the US post office, so he really enjoys sending and receiving postcards very much. He also mentioned in the postcard, saying that he agrees with me that nowadays people spend too much time on the Internet, Sometimes, the old ways such as writing letters are even better. 

The next one is from North Carolina, which is the same as the first postcard. The Blue Ridge Parkway traverses about 469 miles of the Appalachian Mountains. First began in 1939, the way was completed in 1992. This parkway is known as one of America's most scenic roads. 

The following postcard shows the birthplace and childhood home of Helen Keller in Alabama. It is opened to visitors throughout the year. 

The next one is sent from the southern California. It shows San Diego from the Cabrillo Monument. Cabrillo is the first European to land on the West Coast of the US in 1542.  

The following postcard is from Michigan. The sender wrote a quote from Abraham Lincoln to encourage me,"In the end, it is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years."

When I received the following two postcards, I was extremely happy! Postcards of Harry Potter! Harry Potter is definitely one of my favorite series, and it is awesome to receive cards with young Harry on it lol. 

Last but not the least, here are the stamps from USA!

It is interesting that there are Chinese style stamps released in the US! I think the Dumbledore one is quite special. 

Time flies, it soon comes to the last blog of this semester. 

Here I want to thank those who once patiently finish reading my articles and those who once left comments below since most of the articles are not really short. 

I especially want to show my deepest appreciation to Franky and Goonie for leaving comments on my every single article:)

Thank you for spending your precious time reading my blog!

What do you think of the postcards from USA?

Have you ever been to USA before?

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Greetings from the UK!

Hello!

Today, I am going to share some postcards I received from the United Kingdom with you! 

Same as before, I will give a brief introduction of the country before taking a look at the postcards.

Enjoy them!

What comes to your mind when you first hear the country UK? 

Big Ben? Red buses? Castles? the royal family? Oxford? the Beatles? Wimbledon? William Shakespeare? or David Beckham?

[The United Kingdom] 

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, also known as the UK, or Britain, is a country located in western Europe. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the island of Northern Ireland and many small islands. The UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the North Sea in the east and the English Channel in the south.  

(Sources: Google)

[Postcards from the UK]

The first postcard is from London. There is no story of this postcard, while it only has a brief greeting on the back of it, so I am going introduce a little bit about the capital city. 

London is the capital and the most populous city in the UK. It is one of the world's largest financial centers. It is also the world's most visited city. 

There are many people from different countries and races living in London. Thus, there are more than 300 languages spoken there. Besides, the underground railway in London is the oldest railway network in the world. 

(Sources: Google)

The second postcard shows the famous tourist attraction in England: Oxford. 

Oxford is located in the south east of England. It is famous for the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking countries. 

(Sources: Google)

The third postcard is sent from Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. The postcard shows the Scott Monument, which commemorates the life of Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), a Scottish novelist and poet. The tower is about 200 feet high and was built in the 18th century. 

The next postcard shows another famous tourist attraction in the UK: Stonehenge. In fact, this postcard is sent by my high school friend when she traveled to England last year. 

Stonehenge is estimated to be built between 3000 BC and 1600 BC. It consists of several standing stones, and each of the stone is about 4.1 meters high,  2.1 meters wide, and weighs about 25 tons. The purpose of building them is still a mystery.  In 1986, Stonehenge became one of the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. 

Last but not the least, here are the stamps from the UK. Interestingly, they are all very similar. 😂

Thank you for spending your precious time reading my blog!

Do you want to visit this beautiful and historical country?

What do you think of the postcards I received?

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I hope you enjoy reading it!