I’m a tad bit late in posting my PFF entry today. I was out the whole day window-shopping and thrift-hunting with a friend who’s in town. I brought her to my favourite thrift haunts – the secondhand stalls in the small market close to where I live – and then we we’re at the malls in the city for some gadgets. My friend is a gamer and she’s looking for PS3 Move and more games to play after a day’s work. We weren’t disappointed, we both got some really good deals and great chows, especially for her who, as a volunteer in one of the remote areas in the country, comes to the city only a few times a year and missing decent food. What a day!
Okay, here goes my entry:
Sent by Leslie, of The Postcard Blog
Postmarked 23 June 2010
Bilkent Plaza, Ankara
The outstanding features of the Blue Mosque are its cascading domes and the slender minarets that dominate Istanbul’s skyline. It was named after Sultan Ahmet who, at the age of 19, commissioned the construction of the Blue Mosque in the 17th century, borne out of his wish to build an Islamic place of worship that would even surpass the beauty and magnificence of the Hagia Sophia. Unfortunately, Sultan Ahmet didn’t live to see the Blue Mosque completed. He died at the age of 27. Today, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia – two great architectural achievements - stand side by side in Istanbul’s main square. More info about the Blue Mosque here at Sacred Destinations.
For me this postcard is a very special and valuable postcard – do you know why?
The answer lies at the back of the postcard :)
Do you see now?
It has all signatures of Postcrossing members who attended their first-ever meet up! Awesome!
Thank you, Leslie. This postcard has a very special place in my album :)
Hi, what a special card. History in the making and you have a piece of it. I have been checking in with Beth at "best hearts are crunchy" to link up. I haven't done this hop in a while so I'm excited to check in with everyone. Blessings, Lisa
Hi Lisa... I was, too... I wonder if PFF linky is up now. Welcome back to PFF. I myself isn't a regular but I always come back to participate whenever I can.
I was a bit late getting pff up today. Maybe it's something about this Friday day, eh?
Goodness gracious--that is a wonderful postcard! I really love the history behind it, too. What a wonderful find! Thank you for sharing with us!
Happy PFF!
An iconic part of the Istanbul skyline, didn't know the sultan died so young. Indeed a very special card, love the story.
That is a beautiful view of the mosque, made even more special with the message on the back!
Wonderful cards of the mosques and churches, and a great addition to your collection. Thank You for playing along for Postcard Friendly Friday!
Awesome to have a special card from a link up. I'm a member of Postcrossing also.
Beautiful card! A nice keepsake with all of the signatures too!
What a wonderful card!
What a spectacular image. Thanks sho much for sharing this.
This is really nice sis! I will join this meme too because I want to take my postcard colleciton hobby to the next level,lol!
Go, sis Willa!
Cool card.
Very great cards. I loved it and I impressed. Good job!