Belarus

I received this postcard from Belarus on November 29, 2014 through Postcrossing. Thanks Yuliya!

Brussels, Belgium

I received this postcard on November 29, 2014 through Postcrossing. It is dated November 15, 2014. She said "Here, a postcard showing Brussels and its main square. Soon there'll be a beautiful Christmas market. I live in ENGHIEN, a small town at 30 minutes from Brussels. Thanks Marie!

New Jersey Swap

I received this postcard through a direct swap on November 29, 2014 from New Jersey. It is dated November 23, 2014. The postcard is from Afghanistan. This person said "Weekly ? was important to keep positive all week." Thanks!

Williamsburg, Virginia Direct Swap

I received this postcard through a direct swap on November 29, 2014. It is from Virginia. On the back, she said "This church just celebrated 300 years of worship! My husband and I just visited in September." She said that it was 65 degrees and rainy. Thanks Kristie!

Canada

I received this postcard on November 29, 2014 through Postcrossing from Canada. The postcard is from London.

Ohio

I received this postcard on November 26, 2014 from Ohio through Postcrossing. It is dated November 19, 2014. The description on the back says the following: "The Ural Owl is a notoriously fierce bird - the Swedish call it the "strike owl" for its habit of attacking anyone who dares go near its nest. This is a large, pale grey, round-headed owl found mainly in pine forests across north-eastern Europe and Asia." Thanks Carol!

Peoria, Illinois Swap

I received this postcard through a direct swap on November 26, 2014 from Peoria, Illinois. It is dated November 22, 2014. She said "Since we're so close geographically, I decided to send you this card I got at St. Mary's Church in Berlin. The statues inside really are stunning; this one is right above the pulpit. This church is 700+ years old! Originally a Roman Catholic church, it's now a Lutheran Protestant. While I traveled this autumn I got to see a lot of beautiful churches both in Europe and New York City. I'm a big fan of their somber, reflective interiors and decor." Thanks Sarah!

Moscow, Russia

I received this majestic postcard on November 25, 2014 from Moscow, Russia through Postcrossing. Thanks Ksenia!

Nyon, Switzerland

I received this beautiful postcard on November 25, 2014 from Switzerland through Postcrossing. It is dated November 18, 2014. On the back, she wrote "I send you here a part of my area, there is Nyon. This little city was built in -45 (the early 3rd Century.) It remains some Roman columns. The city is lake front. It is very beautiful to walk along in winter when all is frozen. I have done lots of photography during this season. The lake is named Leman Lake and is the deepest natural lake in Europe." Thanks Alison!

Alaska Swap

I received this postcard on November 25, 2014 from Alaska through a direct swap. It is dated November 20, 2014. She said that it was sunny and 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Thanks Lina!

Albuquerque, New Mexico Swap

I received this postcard on November 25, 2014 from Albuquerque, New Mexico through a direct swap. It is dated November 22, 2014. She said that it was 61 degrees Fahrenheit. On the back, it says "Bandelier dates from 1150-1600. The structures were homes and territory to the Ancestral Pueblo People. Bandelier is located north of Albuquerque about two hours. We have 19 active pueblos in New Mexico now. It is an incredible place to visit." Thanks Poquita and Mrs. V!

Culver City, California Swap

I received these two postcards on November 25, 2014 from Culver City, California through a direct swap. They are dated November 22, 2014. Thanks Dale!

Minsk, Belarus

I received this postcard through Postcrossing on November 25, 2014. Thanks Arina!

Uttaradit, Thailand Swap

I received this postcard on November 25, 2014 through a direct swap. It is dated November 12, 2014 at 10:21 P.M.  She said that it was a sunny day. She said that her town is small and peaceful. Thanks Kookkai! (She said that her names means "little chicken" in English.)

Japan

I received this postcard through Postcrossing on November 25, 2014.

Nizhuy Novgorod, Russia

I received this beautiful postcard from Nizhuy Novgorod, Russia through Postcrossing. I received it on November 19, 2014; it is dated November 1, 2014. Thanks Marina!

Tomsk, Russia

I received this postcard from Tomsk, Russia through Postcrossing. I received it on November 19, 2014. Thanks Natalie! (:

Bielefeld, Germany

 I received this postcard through Postcrossing from Bielefeld, Germany. It is dated November 2, 2014. Thanks Melanie!

Indonesia

I received this postcard from Indonesia through Postcrossing. Thanks Priska!

Paris, France

I received this postcard from Paris, France through Postcrossing. It is dated November 6, 2014. The sender studied there six years ago. Thanks Sylvia!

Dayton, Ohio

I received this postcard through Postcrossing from Dayton, Ohio. It is dated November 8, 2014. Thanks Erin!

Laneraie, Quebec, Canada

This is one of my favorite postcards that I have received. I received it from Laneraie, Quebec, Canada. It is dated October 31, 2014. Thanks Gheslaine!

Hannover, Germany

I received this postcard from Hannover, Germany. It is dated November 4, 2014. Translated, the quote means "What a difficult art is love! Who can understand it? And who does not need to follow?" - Susette Gontard (1769-1802) Thanks Sisela!

Glanbury, Germany

I received this postcard on November 7, 2014, through Postcrossing. It is dated October 31, 2014. It is from Glanbury, Germany. Thanks Silke!

Noda, Japan

I received this postcard on November 4, 2014 from Noda, Japan through Postcrossing. It is dated October 22, 2014. There is a quote on the back: "The secret of being happy is accepting where you are in life and making the most out of every day." Thanks Eidel!