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| 2013: Greeting Stamp (Design - Jenny Burman) |
Looking out to the horizon and 'the offing' the distant sea which can be seen from shore and which we dream to be off towards. Time to
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| 2013: Measure Time and Space (Design - Kristian Möller; Engraver Lars Sjööblom) |
set the compass and set sail for the
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| 2010: Shanghai Expo - Souvenir Flora and Fauna Issue |
South Pacific and the Cook Islands. In my mind I can hear the soft lap of waves and a gentle breeze. The Shanghai Expo's theme was 'Better City - Better Life' however the small island nations in the Pacific Pavilion took a more sustainable approach and the theme ' Pacific Ocean - Spring of Inspiration' showcasing the beauty of the Pacific countries, their unique culture and sustainable lifestyle. Yes I would like to linger here and whale watch but for
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| 1982: Landscapes and Animals |
novelty perhaps visit an inland sea in Mongolia.
Uvs Lake is the largest in Mongolia and the remnant of what was a huge saline sea thousands of years ago.
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| Poolbeg Lighthouse |
Sunday Stamps II theme this week is - Water - paddle over to
See It On A Postcard
5 comments:
Great selection today - that first Swedish one is simple, yet captivating. Love the Mongolian horses, too.
Wow, the first stamp is just amazing!
Mongolian stamps have such a distinct character to them.
I believe the Cook Islands is one place the virus has not reached.
I agree about that first stamp, so simple yet brings out exactly the feeling water has on me... soothing and calming
Who said that you can take a horse to water but not make it drink - Mongolia has cracked it seems.
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