Thursday Postcard Hunt | Old & Modern

The Ponte 25 de Abril (='25th of April Bridge') is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, with the municipality of Almada on the left (south) bank of the Tagus River. It has a main span length of 1,013 metres.

At the time of its inauguration in 1966, the bridge was named Ponte Salazar (='Salazar Bridge'), after the Portuguese dictator António de Oliveira Salazar, who ordered its construction. After the Carnation Revolution in 1974, the bridge was renamed for April 25, the date of the revolution.

Postcard sent by Pedro (Portugal).

Pont de les Mores in Olot is a bridge built in the second half of the 19th century over the Fluvià river. It is made with volcanic stone, while the five arches are made of brick.

The sender told me this is a beautiful city but an ugly postcard. What do you think?

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Thursday Postcard Hunt
September theme: BRIDGES

• Week 1 - Over land
• Week 2 - Over water
• Week 3 - Railway
• Week 4 - Moveable

Everyone is welcome to share their postcards!

Big in Russia

The post K Is for Karabanovo was the second of the Women on Postcards series. I did not imagine that it will end featured in a newspaper. Let alone in a Russian newspaper!

Eduard wrote an article in the local newspaper Александровский голос труда about the mail art exchange, which included references to that post and Mail Adventures.

He sent me pictures and later the real newspaper, inside the cool envelope above.

Summer Mail XV | Travelling

Collage on an envelope sent by Laura (the UK).

Women on Postcards | K Is for Kahlo

Postcard and handmade envelope sent by Fabienne (France). I am glad to add it to this collection!

[Women on Postcards - 2026]

Sunday Stamps | Education

150th anniversary of the Normal School of Strasbourg
(France, 1960)

Higher education
(USA, 1962)

To see more stamps dedicated to Places of learning, go to Sunday Stamps.

Summer Mail XIV | Delicious Summer Food

Sardines on a colourful plate
Tina Brown

Card send by Laura (the UK).

Women on Postcards | A Is for Arabuli

Georgian actress Mzia Arabuli int he film Crossing Istanbul.
Postcard sent by Fabienne (France), sister of this one.

[Women on Postcards - 2026]

Thursday Postcard Hunt | Las Setas

 

Las Setas (='The Mushrooms'), initially titled Metropol Parasol, is a large, predominantly wood structure located in Seville, Spain. It accommodates a traditional market, restaurants, a performance square, archaeological museum, a venue for events and 'rooftop' terrace with a panoramic view of Seville's old city.

Postcard sent by Laura (Spain).

Picture taken from here

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Thursday Postcard Hunt
September theme: BRIDGES

• Week 1 - Over land
• Week 2 - Over water
• Week 3 - Railway
• Week 4 - Moveable

Everyone is welcome to share their postcards!

Happy/Sad

Happy when you get a letter...

...Sad when you do not get any.

Postcards sent by Bryon (UN).

Summer Mail | OUT

Storks Migrate South...

Letter sent by Imma (PC).

Sunday Stamps | Sur la plage

Édouard Manet (1832-1883) painted this canvas in the summer of 1873, during three weeks spent with his family in the little coastal town of Berck-sur-Mer. He had his wife and brother pose for him on the beach, as is evidenced by the grains of sand mixed with the paint.

Go to Sunday Stamps to discover more Vacation Destinations on stamps.

How Many Penguins Can You Fit in a Letter?

Card from a drawing of Yellow springs, Ohio, by Nancy Mellon. Sent by Phillip (USA).

Women on Postcards | H Is for Harvesters

Harvesters (1905), by Anna Ancher. Card sent by Laura (the UK).

[Women on Postcards - 2026]

Thursday Postcard Hunt | Mini

Again, a re-posted postcard for Thursday Postcard Hunt..

This postcard was sent by John (UK), and a bit damaged on way. It was issued by Royal Mail on 13 January 2009. It was reproduced from a stamp designed by HGV and featuring photography by Jason Tozer of a Mini. The postcard arrived with this matched stamp of a Ford Anglia 105E on its back:

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Thursday Postcard Hunt
August theme: TRAVELLING

• Week 1 - Trains
• Week 2 - Boats
• Week 3 - Animals
• Week 4 - Buses, Cars

Everyone is welcome to share their postcards!