#99 - Laguna Verde

Or the Green Lagoon in English, can be found in Chile. This salt lake sits 4300+ metres high and is well known for it's emerald green water and hot springs.

If you want to see a stunning photograph of the region, click here to jump to Flickr. Isn't that gorgeous?

Many thanks to Noelle who sent this card right after the earthquake in Chile; wasn't sure if this one was going to arrive but here it is! Gracias senorita!

#98 - Rohtas Fort

This UNESCO site in Pakistan has got to be one of the most impressive forts in the world, not only for it's impressive architecture but sheer size as well.

The fort walls are about 4 km in circumference. You read that right. Four. Kilometres!

Even more more impressive, Salman tells me there's a village within the walls of the fort. I guess they're very well protected!

2010 Off To A Slow Start....

I've been trying to get and fine more people to help with this project but I won't lie, it's been hard. I've received cards from the most common countries of the world and the rest are going to be hard work.

But you know, I can't and won't give up. There are new malaria cases everyday and people dying from something that can be prevented so easily.

Time to get your butt in gear Trupti...must meet your goal!

#97 - The First Card of 2010!

One of my goals this year is to complete this project; 97 countries down and only 166 more to go!
The first card of 2010 comes from Elie in Lebanon, with a view of The Grand Serail.
It's the headquarters of the Prime Minister of Lebanon. Built in 1853, it has 430 rooms.
One for every day of the year, and then some!

#96 - A Hondurian Hummingbird....

There are 42 different species of hummingbirds native to Honduras...This one is a Fork-Tailed Emerald Hummingbird.

I had the pleasure of seeing two in my backyard this summer. They move so fast that it took me a few seconds to realize what I saw! Hopefully I'll see more this summer, otherwise I'll just have to fly down to the Honduras to see some up close. Thanks to Ali's aunt for sending me this card :)

And I believe this is the last card for 2009. Here's hoping that I can get this project finished by the end of 2010. Thanks to everyone that's helped so far; we're saving one family, one postcard and one net at a time. Muchos gracias todos! Besos!

And I'll make the last donation of 2009 before the year is over :P

#95 - Le Le & YingYing

Le Le and YingYing are two panda bears gifted to Hong Kong by the Chinese government.


That's a pretty cool gift if you ask me. I wish China would give us some panda bears. I mean, look at them..they're cute and furry....and they got those little tiny ears....plus they're funny.

Thanks for the card Iris!

#94 - Pur Vida!

Costa Rica is known for many different things; coffee plantations, bananas, tropical rainforests, amazing biodiversity, volcanoes, black sand, pineapples..and a ton more...BUT

Costa Rica is one of the MOST impressive country in the world when it comes to environmental action. According to the Environmental Performance Index which evaluates a country's environmental policies & actions, Costa Rica sits 1st in the Americas (North and South) as the top Green nation. They're aiming to be the first country in the world to be carbon neutral by 2021.

The Costa Ricans seem to take their motto, "Pur Vida" or "Pure Life", very seriously. The rest of us could learn a thing or two from them.

Thanks Annette; you're a lucky gal to be living in such a beautiful place...

#93 - Got Mountains?

The first card of November :) One of my eBay buyers followed the link to my blog and decided to send a card from Tajikistan. Maria is originally from Australia and moved to this Asian country about 10 years back.

Tajikistan is a landlocked country; China to the East, Afghanistan to the South, Uzebekistan to the West and Kyrgyzstan to the North. It's mostly a mountainous region as you can see here; mountains make up for 90% of this Republic.

Tajikistan is a developing country though with all these mountains, they should build some fancy ski resorts and get the tourists in there....

I tried to figure out which region this card is showing but considering the fact a) the back of the card has no description and b) 90% of the country is covered by mountains...I think I'm out of luck.

#92 - Smile, you're on camera!

Camels are such funny creatures. They're somewhat ungraceful (have you ever seen a camel rise from its sitting/resting position? It's completely akward).

But you have to admit, they're silly and cute in their own way. Look at this guy smiling on the corner of the card; can't help but fall in love with that silly grin.

These camels are hanging out at Palmyra which was a key city in ancient Syria and is the location of many historic remains....Thanks Farah!

#91 - The Market of Tunis

Welcome to Tunis, Tunisia! This is a typical market that you can find in many North African countries. Narrow, maze-like streets in high-walled compounds...

Feten says this type of market is every shoppers dream; a place to find one of a kind & unique handmade goods.

Look closely at the card; see those heart-shaped things? Baskets? Boxes? Anyone know what they are?