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Saturday 30 November 2013

Grande Island, The Philippines

An isolated Island



















Grande Island, the Philippines is known as Fort Wint . was part of the harbor defenses of Manila and Subic Bays built by the Philippine Department of the United States Army between 1907 and 1920 in response to recommendations of the Taft Board[1] prior to the non-fortification clause of the Washington Naval Treaty.[2] Fort Wint was located on Grande Island at the entrance of Subic Bay, approximately 35 miles (56 km) north of Manila Bay. The fort was named for Brigadier General Theodore J. Wint. As specified in the National Defense Act of 1935, this was one of the locations where coastal artillery training was conducted. A battery of the 60th Coast Artillery (AA) was stationed here.



Friday 29 November 2013

Thursday 28 November 2013

Sunken Cemetery of Camiguin Island

An isolated Cross



















The Sunken Cemetery of Camiguin Island marks the swept remains of the island’s rested locals. Driven underwater when Mt. Vulcan Daan erupted in 1870’s, the large cross has served the town's people, as well as the tourists, a scenic spot to memorialize the departeds buried there. 


Wednesday 27 November 2013

Cape Bojeador Light House

A view of Loneliness





















Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, also known as Burgos Lighthouse, is a cultural heritage structure in BurgosIlocos Norte, that was established during the Spanish Colonial period in the Philippines. It was first lit on March 30, 1892, and is set high on Vigia de Nagpartian Hill overlooking the scenic Cape Bojeador where early galleons used to sail by. After over 100 years, it still functions as a welcoming beacon to the international ships that enter the Philippine Archipelago from the north and guide them safely away from the rocky coast of the town.[2]
The light marks the northwestern-most point in Luzon. The northeastern-most being Cape Engaño Lighthouse on Palaui IslandSanta Ana,Cagayan.
The 66-foot-tall (20 m) octagonal stone tower, the most prominent structure in the vicinity, can be seen from as far away as Pasuquin town in the south and Bangui on the east on a clear day. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the highest-elevated nor tallest lighthouse in the Philippines. But the highest elevated still original and active Spanish era lighthouse in the country. Corregidor Lighthouse is higher at over 600 feet (180 m), and among the Spanish Colonial lighthouses, the tower of Cape Melville Lighthouse is the tallest at 90 feet (27 m). In Mindoro Strait, the recently erected modern tower at the Apo Reef Light Station rises to a height of 110 feet (34 m).

The Cape Bojeador lighthouse was part of the Spanish government's master plan of illuminating the Philippine archipelago. The project commenced with the execution of the lighthouses in the northern and western part of the Philippines and those around Iloilo and Cebu. The Burgos lighthouse was first lit on March 30, 1892.























Monday 25 November 2013

Spreewald Map Card Private Swap

An image of buildings and a map.























Thank you Tommy for this great card.Can you send me more cards of the same picture later?

Readers you can involve yourself in private swaps with me.
I will send you details if you contact me.

Thursday 21 November 2013

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Boracay Orange Sails

A view of the sails.



















I have just now received this card new.I hope to get more of this same card.Can anyone help me  to get more of this same card please?

Monday 18 November 2013

Penghu , Taiwan



















As always postcards are able to convey distant images.The effort on this card is marvellous.
Is anyone able to get me this same card?

Sunday 17 November 2013

Taiwan Artistic House




















Here is a colourful artful house pictured on a card.Hoping to get this card.

Saturday 16 November 2013

Taiwan Post Box Card

A way for us to remember the post box























Here is a unique card.I hope to get more of the same card.

Friday 15 November 2013

Thursday 14 November 2013

Monday 11 November 2013

Houston Buildings
























Often I get single cards like this.I hope I can get more of the same card.
If anyone knows how to get  more
of such cards let me know.

Sunday 10 November 2013

Saturday 9 November 2013

Vilnius TV Tower



If you want such cards let me know.My friend sent me a lot of these cards.

Sunday 3 November 2013

Penang Bridge Card.Third Type

A view with the cars





















Here is a card view  that is relatively modern.Let me know if you have a desire of this card.

Saturday 2 November 2013

Penang Bridge Card-Second Type

A more common view




















This particular version is more common.If you desire this card let me know.

Friday 1 November 2013

Penang Bridge

An old card






















There are several cards that display The Penang Bridge.Here is the oldest known card.
Newer card types are on the following pages.

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