Vienna Palmenhaus

Country: Austria
From: Polish Ladies Abroad Club
Year: 2017

The Palm House is situated in the Schönbrunn palace park which is part of the Austrian Federal Gardens. There are over four thousand species of various plants to watch and admire. A must see when in Vienna.

 Stamp

Year: 2012

Theme: map/Europe/Austria

The Republic of Austria has been a member of the European Union (since 1995) and NATO (since 1955). Some of the major Austrian cities are Gratz, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Linz. Vienna, the capital, is the largest one. It would be nice to visit the country one day.

Denmark

Theme: Fairy Tales/Andersen
Design: Shen Jiahong / Martin Mörck
Country: Denmark
Year: 2012

The picture is an illustration to the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen "Hvad fatter gør, det er altid det rigtige" ('What the Old Man Does is Always Right'- click on the title to read the story).

I have been to Denmark twice - last time it was in 1991, ages ago. Well, in the previous century :-). I stayed at my friends, natives of Denmark, who did make my stay very enjoyable and unforgettable as well. They showed me the country - quite a few cities and various tourists attractions, including Copenhagen, Arhus, Aalborg, Fårup Sommerland (water park and amusement park), Skagen - a picturesqe village - the place where Skagerrak meets Kattegat, and many more.



I loved the climate there - a bit unpredictable but very refreshing. I loved the people - I also met some of my friends' neighbors and relatives.
Wish we could meet again. Soon.