Postcard from Iceland!

Today I got a beautiful panoramic postcard from Iceland! The card shows a view of the quiet Mývatn lake, which is located in the northern part of the country. The lake was created due to volcanic eruption 2,300 years ago. It is situated in a particularly volcanic area near Krafla Volcano. It is home to a lot of waterbirds and other similar fauna. The name of the lake translates to the lake of midges. It got its name because of the high number of midges found in the area. Thanks Rebekka! 

Postcard from Iceland!

Today I got a beautiful panoramic postcard from Iceland! The card shows a beautiful night view of the northern lights over Breiðamerkurjökull. Breiðamerkurjökull is an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, the largest Icelandic glacier. The card shows Jökulsárlón, a glacial lake at the end of Breiðamerkurjökull. It became a lake because the of the rapid receding of the glacier at the edge of the Atlantic ocean. The view is otherworldly! Thanks Rebekka! 

Postcard from Iceland!

Today I got a beautiful card from Iceland! Iceland is a country that really interests me and many people, including the sender, have said that the landscapes are truly breathtaking. On the card you can see the Golden Waterfall, which is two-tiered and is 35 metres high. The card was sent by Patrik from Estonia who was in Iceland. This is my first card written & stamped from Iceland. Thanks Patrik! 

Postcard from Iceland!

Today I got a wonderful card from Iceland! It showcases the Skógafoss Waterfalls, which is located in the southern part of Iceland. This is an official card, IS-16687. The card was sent from the United Nations at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. This is why United Nations stamps were used. United Nations stamps are issued by the United Nations Postal Administration and can only be used when sending from one of three United Nations offices - New York, Geneva, and Vienna. Since this was sent from Geneva, the stamps are in Swiss Francs. Thanks Kristina!