In: from Hungary

Micu surprised me with this beautiful map card (click to enlarge), showing Lake Balaton and surroundings.

Micu has a wonderful mail art project: 'Mail a Smile'. Check her website to see how you can contribute to cause a smile on someone else's face via snail mail.


On the back side of the card Micu added stamps showing an uncommon and interesting subject: fossils.



The third stamp is issued for the 25th anniversary of the okumenikus segélyszervezet, Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA), a charity organization.



Thank you very much, Micu!

In: from Japan

In Japan so-called Gotochi ('local') cards are issued, shaped cards showing nice illustrations.

I was happy to 'meet' Tomoko from Japan via instagram. She wished to receive Jip & Janneke cards, which I sent to her, while I was delighted by the picture of this Japanese Mailbox 'Summer' card, which she sent to me!

On the back she added a delightful serie of Japanese nature stamps.



Thank you very much, Tomoko, arigato!