Auckland, New Zealand

a lovely map card that arrived last year as a surprise from dear Anita...

Seems that NZ has issued map cards like this not only for the entire country but also, for some of its areas as well...it is only ME that is completely lost about what I already have in my collection...

the back of the card says: The area of greater Auckland is home to 24% of NZ' population. As well as being a major commercial centre, Auckland has a pleasant climate, beautiful harbour and beaches, as well as many and varied recreational opportunities for both resident and visitor alike.

I know that NZ is a very cool country to visit...but boy is it far...one of the conveniences of living in Europe...where you can get to so many different countries...even by bus...even if it maybe takes 48 hours....but it is doable...back pains are inevitable, but I get them either way even when travelling by car/plane..

and a beautiful matching stamp showing the Auckland Harbour - supposed to be issued in 2013 for international postcards only...

thank you so much Anita for your lovely surprise! Im sure you have had a great trip!

Auckland, New Zeland

From Charity and her trip to NZ...

Believe it or not, the first time I uploaded this card I had labeled it as, Auckland - Australia!
I don't know if anybody had noticed, but i know that when *I* did, i drowned in embarrassment!
I don't know how I had managed to do that, and what was I thinking, but whatever it is, it aint an excuse....I have a few other similar gems like this....I just don't know if its coz of being hurried at a time, being totally distracted or something else.....either way, I don't like it....and I'm NOT proud!
Just so you know....