Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Estonia, USA

Nice cards today.


"Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It lies on the northern coast of Estonia, along the Gulf of Finland. The city is an important industrial, political and cultural center, and seaport.
Historically, the city has been attacked, sacked, razed and pillaged on numerous occasions. Although extensively bombed by Soviet air forces during the latter stages of World War II, much of the medieval Old Town still retains its charm. The Tallinn Old Town (including Toompea) became a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1997." -
in: wikipedia.
"The ancient Tarvanpea fenced fortification on Rakvere Vallimägi was first mentioned in Henric's Livonian Chronicle in 1226. In the second and third quarters of the 13th Century the first stone buildings were built in the ancient stronghold encircled by a wooden palisade." - in: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A685244. These cards were sent by Pirjo "muhv".

The Plaza, site of Albuquerque's first settlement, still provides a cool, grassy oasis with banches for sitting in the sun or shade. The bandstand is often used for summer entertainments. This card was sent by Jecelyn "nowaglas".

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