Okay, I'm on a roll here :D
This is a new country in my collection, the fourth postcard I received from Africa, and the first postcard from South Africa, too, so I had to post this right away!
This was sent by my friend Fe while she and her family were transiting in Johannesburg international airport on their way to Botswana. She was the same person who sent me the Wildlife Botswana postcard which I posted here some weeks ago.
When she was still here in Phnom Penh, I used to tell her about my desire to visit South Africa. In case you don't know, South Africa is in my dream destinations list. I have heard so much of South Africa's wonderful diversity - from the magnificent wildlife and scenic splendour, to the diverse culture of its people. There's no harm in dreaming, right? It would also be a big push if I can finally locate my reward card lying somewhere amongst the clutter of my apartment so I could review and know whether I have enough points to redeem for a free ticket to any destination of my choice.
Back to the main story, I'd like to take your attention to the stamp used.
In 2008, the South African Postal Office issued a set of stamps featuring the Big 5 Wild African animals. The above stamp features the leopard, and the other members of the Big 5 include the lion, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. If you would notice, the illustration is cartoonish, which I like very much. The wild animals look playful and tame I want to have them as pets!
A booklet contains 10stamps with two of designs of each animals, denominated as Airmail Postcards. The stamps are designed by a South African artist, Dr. Jack and he also designed the FDCs and first day postmark. If any of you happens to travel to South Africa or are from South Africa, I would love to swap a booklet or an FDC with you for my (and my sister's) collection. Please contact me through this blog, or email me at postmistress-at-postcardscrossing-dot-com. Thanks, I'm looking forward to hearing from all of you.
















On a roll indeed! Hehehe! I like the postcard and the stamp!
Ganda di ba? Mukhang gusto ko pang gumawa ng isang blog for my stamp collection :D
This is a really lovely postcard. I hope to add one from South Africa to my (mini) collection one day.
Cheers, from Tasmania
Hello, Melissa! How nice of you to drop a message. I think I am lucky to have friends who are in the African continent and remembered to send me a postcard. That, or I ask them to! *lol*