Sun
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May '12
A Sally Lightfoot Crab in the Galapagos Islands
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. How many countries have you been to?.
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. How many countries have you been to?.
Sun
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May '12
I wasn’t expecting any postcards to arrive, or even any stamped mail, but a lovely cartoon map of Scotland came out of the blue yesterday. On it is a nice example of the Scottish definitive stamp, with a thistle. This is the new 87p rate for European mail up to 20g or worldwide up to 10g, a fairly massive increase from 68p for the European rate and from 76p for worldwide postcards. I haven’t started using these yet because I stocked up on the old “No value indicated” stamps before they too increased.
You may notice a young lady in a bikini off the east cost, near Montrose. I think you can safely consider that to be artistic license on the part of whoever drew this map.
This is a post for Sunday Stamps, run by Viridian. Click on the button to visit her blog and all the other participants.
Sun
20
May '12
The Everything Everywhere photography tour has rolled into our last stop in Los Angeles. After two weeks in a van visiting some of the most spectacular scenery in the United States, we have reached the end of the road.
I think I can speak for everyone in saying they had a great time, saw some amazing things and took some great photos. I was very impressed with the quality of the photos taken by everyone on the trip. If you take the time and put yourself in front of great things, you can capture fantastic images without high end SLR cameras.
Thanks to SmugMug for being the official photo host for the tour. Also, thanks to the folks at Scottevest who provided travel vests to everyone.
I’ve already starting talking with the folks at G Adventures about our next tour. Stay tuned for more information!
Boats on Lake Powell by Sara F
Horseshoe Bend by Sara F
Horseshoe Bend by Collette V
Lake Powell Wildlife by Grace C
Antelope Canyon by Grace C
Monument Valley by Sara F
Monument Valley by Sara F
Grand Canyon from the Air by Grace C
Tour at Grand Canyon by Collette V
Salvation Mountain by Grace C
Meercat at San Diego Zoo by Collette V
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. How many countries have you been to?.
Sat
19
May '12
A waterway in Brugge, Belgium
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. How many countries have you been to?.
Sat
19
May '12
Dated 10 February 1906 (9:45 pm) with a message saying, “Dear M, If anything like fine I will be down tomorrow morning. Yours B.”
Imagine that, being able to send a postcard in the evening announcing your arrival the next morning. Now you would have to post the card during the afternoon, pay extra, and hope it arrived before you. And it probably wouldn’t.
This is what Ye Old Chequers in the the High Street, Tonbridge looks like now.
The building to the left seems to have been demolished and the one on the right had been done up to match, but otherwise, it’s remarkably similar.
Tonbridge used to be spelled Tunbridge but the Post Office decided it should be changed to Tonbridge to avoid confusion with the nearby (Royal) Tunbridge Wells. Tonbridge, though, is a great deal older than Tunbridge Wells.
Fri
18
May '12
This Week’s Handpicked Deals
Royal Caribbean Kids Sail Free to Europe
Now through May 31st, Royal Caribbean is offering select 9-Night cruises to Europe where children that are 11 and under sail free. Don’t miss out on this unbelievable offer! Read more about this sale here.
NCL Alaska Bonus Days
For three days only; today May 18th through May 20th, NCL is offering $100 onboard credit on all open for sale Alaska cruises!
What I really like about this offer is that it is for all cabin types and categories, and there are very few restrictions, you can even combine this with other onboard credit offers from CruiseDeals.com!
Here is my favorite Norwegian Alaska cruise deal:
June 2nd Norwegian Jewel 7-Nt Alaska roundtrip from Seattle:
-Inside staterooms start from $599
-Ocean view staterooms start from $699
-Balcony staterooms start from $999
-Suites start from $1548
Receive $100 onboard credit when you book between May 18th and May 20th, plus receive an additional $75 onboard credit on this particular sailing. That’s $175 free spending money!
Looking for something different? You can search all NCL Alaska cruise deals here. However, because this sale is not combinable with certain rate codes, it is best give us a call at 800-668-6414 to confirm your eligibility and book this offer.
On Deck: What’s Coming Up Next Week
Tuesday Price Drops
Each Tuesday brings fantastic price drops for one day only from both Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. Both cruise lines offer these weekly cruise deals on a handful of sailings, usually departing in the next few months, featuring seriously discounted rates. Don’t miss out on these great rates on Tuesday, because once Wednesday comes around the prices will go right back up!
Don’t want to wait until Tuesday? CruiseDeals.com is now offering the ability to pre-reserve these special rates. Call 800-668-6414 for more information.
As usual, I’ve done some research for you and picked out what I think are the best deals from each cruise line’s sale:
Celebrity
June 15th Celebrity Millennium 7-Nt Alaska from Vancouver to Seward
-Inside (Category Z) staterooms will drop $200 per person to $399- only $57 a day!
-Ocean View (Category Y) staterooms will drop $230 to $449
-Balcony (Category X) staterooms will drop $350 per person to $999
-Concierge Class (Category XC) staterooms will drop $500 per person to $1,149
-Aqua Class (Category XA) staterooms will drop $280 per person to $1,249
-Suites (Category W) will drop $250 per person to $1,649
Royal Caribbean
June 10th Allure of the Seas 7-Nt Eastern Caribbean cruise roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale:
-Inside (Category Q) staterooms will drop $340 per person to $929
-Boardwalk View (Category BV) staterooms will drop $620 to $1,199
-Ocean view Balcony (Category D2) staterooms will drop $930 per person to $1,279
Fri
18
May '12
What the well-to-do child has for transport these days! I used to drive a 2CV myself, and though I grant you it was a tiny bit bigger, I’m not convinced it was any more substantial. It often did feel as though it was using pedal power.
The card came from the Netherlands. I suppose Citroen 2CVs were available in many parts of the world but I always think of it as being a French car.
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The grown-up’s version came in different colours. A fun car to drive but I did eventually grow out of it.
This is a post for Postcard Friendship Friday hosted on Beth Niquette’s blog The Best Hearts are Crunchy. Just click on the button to visit and join in.
Fri
18
May '12
US Capitol Building, Washington DC
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. How many countries have you been to?.
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