Aurich is an old city with medieval roots dating back to the 800s. It is located in northern Germany and has a population of about 42 000 people.  One of Aurich’s most recognizable landmarks is the Stiftsmühle, a historic windmill that stands nearly 30 metres tall. Built of approximately 200,000 bricks, the five-storey mill is a reminder of the importance of wind power and grain milling in the region. Visitors can explore its traditional machinery and enjoy views of the surrounding countryside. Another notable building is Aurich Castle, which developed from an earlier fortified residence and was associated with the Cirksena rulers. The town also features the Lambertikirche, a church with a distinctive tower that has been a landmark for generations. The old town centre is especially appealing, with historic façades, small shops, cafés, and pedestrian-friendly streets. The Pingelhus, a former harbour watchman's building, is another interesting reminder of the town’s commercial past. ...

I'm not sure what the words on the card say, but I think it might have to do with something about onions and potatoes being a big part of Belorussian cuisine. 

This is a vintage postcard from 1972 entitled Tourism Year of the Americas '72 . It features four iconic tourist attractions in the United States: Monterey, the redwood trees, Gloucester, and the USS  Constellation . It is also a prepaid postcard. The cost to mail this card in 1972? Just six cents!

This postcard features a galah, one of Australia's most familiar and unmistakable birds. With their soft pink breasts, pale grey wings, and cheerful personalities, galahs are among the country's most recognisable parrots. They are found across most of mainland Australia, where they gather in noisy flocks and are often seen feeding on the ground in parks, farmland, and open grasslands. Despite their beauty, galahs have a reputation for being playful and mischievous. In Australian slang, calling someone a "galah" can mean they're acting a bit silly or foolish, a reference to the birds' lively and sometimes comical behaviour. Fortunately for the birds, this affectionate teasing has done nothing to diminish their popularity. Galahs mate for life, and it is common to see them in pairs, preening each other's feathers or sitting side by side on a tree branch. Their strong pair bonds make them a favourite subject for wildlife photographers and artists alike. I alw...

This postcard arrived with Happy New Year wishes from Ocean Park, a small hamlet of around 1,800 people on the Long Beach Peninsula in western Washington State. Although it is a quiet coastal community today, Ocean Park has an interesting past that reflects the history of the peninsula. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Ocean Park was a stop on the Ilwaco Railway and Navigation Company, a narrow-gauge railroad that operated along the Long Beach Peninsula from 1889 until 1930. The railway connected the small communities scattered along the coast, carrying passengers, freight, and holidaymakers to the peninsula's beaches. While the tracks have long since disappeared, the railway played an important role in the development of the area and remains an important part of its local history. Today, Ocean Park is known for its relaxed pace of life, sa ndy beaches, and easy access to the Pacific Ocean. It's the kind of place where people come to enjoy nature, whether t...

This postcard features a delightful scene titled "Marooned at Five Acre" by Rowland Emett. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary countryside illustration, but the longer you look, the more charming details begin to emerge. Emett's work is full of gentle humour and imaginative touches that invite you to linger over every corner of the picture. I was curious about the artist, so I did a little reading. Rowland Emett (1906–1990) was an English cartoonist and the creator of whimsical kinetic sculptures. His fantastical machines, often built from gears, wheels, and unlikely contraptions, seemed to celebrate ingenuity for its own sake rather than practicality. They became so popular that he was commissioned to create moving sculptures for exhibitions and public spaces, and some of his wonderfully eccentric creations can still be seen today. Knowing a little about Emett makes this postcard even more enjoyable. The illustration captures the same playful spirit that made his ...