Tonga - King Siaosi Tupou V

An awesome regal postcard of Tonga King Siaosi Tupou V, Coronation August 1, 2008. Three nice stamps including royalty stamp and a cute banana shape stamp. Thanks so much to Maureen who visiting Tonga islands. A great addition to my postcard collection of royal families.

Cuba - Santiago Morro Castle - UNESCO

Santiago de Cuba Morro Castle of Cuba. Large butterfly stamp used. Mailed January 26, 2010 and arrived in Penang on March 1, 2010. Thanks to Mauroh of Habana, Cuba.

Chile - Santa Maria Church of Loreto, Achao, Chiloe - UNESCO

Sad to hear of the recent 8.8 earthquake in Chile. Received today this nice postcard of the interior of Church Santa Maria of Loreto of Achao - a UNESCO World Heritage site. This postcard was bought at this church. Postmarked February 9, 2010 in Chile and arrived in Penang on March 1, 2010. Thanks to Noelle of Chile.

Tanzania - Giraffes

Another beautiful East African postcard showing giraffes. Zebra stamp used. Thanks to Penelope for sending me these wonderful Tanzania postcards. Penelope visited the Arusha National Park, Tanangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyana.

No. 54 - Cape Town, South Africa - Population 3,497,097

Aerial view of the Cape Peninsula which stretches from the Table Mountain in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in the south. Thanks so much to Nadine for sending this great card.