Here’s one that came from my husband’s late grandmother. It’s from a box of postcards she collected over the years from family members who were on holiday. I “inherited” the postcards not long ago, much to my delight.
Protaras is a popular holiday destination located on the southeastern coast of Cyprus. It is under the administrative responsibility of Paralimni Municipality and boasts of fabulous sandy beaches and splendid weather all-year round.
The sender of the postcard (my husband’s cousin) was somehow disappointed. At the back of the postcard, she wrote:
Cyprus is lovely although the weather is awful – I should have packed thermal vests rather than bikinis! We’ve hired a car though and are going exploring instead of sunbathing.
At least their holiday in Cyprus didn’t end up a total disaster! There were charming, quaint villages, natural rock formations and caves and nature parks around Protaras for day-time exploration that saved their holiday which found very enjoyable.
The stamps used are the following:
The stamp on the right is a part of the 5-set definitive stamps issued in 1994, showing the traditional costumes of Cyprus. The one on the left is the current issue of what the Cyprus Postal Service Office calls a Refugee Fund Tax Stamp.
Every letter, postcard and parcel has to have an additional refugee postage stamp on it (cost as at January 2011 is 2 cents) in order for it to enter the sending process. The proceeds of the refugee stamps go to the refugee fund, i.e. for the Greek Cypriots who became refugees from their homes in the north of Cyprus after the invasion in 1974. (Source)
it's not everyday that I see postcards featuring Cyprus...it seems not a crowded country:)
wow!You are lucky to inherited such kind of treasure!
I have a friend in Cyprus and I think I have to ask her to send me a postcard. :)
Genefaith, Protaras is only a small town in Cyprus but it gets crowded during holiday season. The population is indeed small in this tiny town.
Willa, you are right! Go ask na. It's one country where it is difficult to find someone to swap postcards with. I would consider myself luckier if I go in Protaras myself :) lol.
It's my first time to see a postcard from Cyprus. I love the main stamp used. :)
Wow! That's really marvelous! I would love to have this postcard. It is a beautiful postcard! Mine is up - My PP Entry.
You are lucky that you inherited a box full of postcards. By the way, I want to add your blog to my blogroll but don't know your name.
How lucky of you to inherit such treasures!Awesome!
Postcard Journeys, it's my only postcard from Cyprus - hope there'll be more to come my way!
Hazelicious, just use Postcards Crossing in your bloglink :) Thanks. You're already linked in mine :)
Clarissa, yes, I'm so grateful for the box of postcards. I'd consider myself luckier if I'll go to Cyprus on holiday! hhiihihi..
hi z, that's great that you inherited a box of postcards from r's late grandmother! its really nice! i got few from cyprus but only one posted on my blog, will be sharing it one-by-one! lovely card. happy postcrossing and see you soon! :)
im pretty sure it's a gorgeous place to visit dring the summer for beach vacation