SURINAME - Historic Inner City of Paramaribo

"Paramaribo is a former Dutch colonial town from the 17th and 18th centuries planted on the northern coast of tropical South America. The original and highly characteristic street plan of the historic centre remains intact. Its buildings illustrate the gradual fusion of Dutch architectural influence with traditional local techniques and materials." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

At last! An official postcrossing card from a rare country!

Thanks so much Debbie for this  really beautiful UNESCO card! =)

Postcard 2

Yehey! I still received this card even the sender used my old address!
"This spot is a former officer house on the Fort Zeelandia Complex,
oldest part of Paramaribo", shares Cheryll.
Really sweet of you Cheryll for remembering me on your 5th year in postcrossing!
I wish you receive more beautiful cards and stamps to always brighten up your day!


Postcard 3

Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Paramaribo --- world's largest wooden Cathedral.
Thank you so much Cheryll for this wonderful postcard!
And for sharing lots of information about it!
Being a Roman Catholic also, I am happy that after 22 years of being closed to the public because of renovation, the public can now go inside again!

SURINAME - Central Suriname Nature Reserve

"The Central Suriname Nature Reserve comprises 1.6 million ha of primary tropical forest of west-central Suriname. It protects the upper watershed of the Coppename River and the headwaters of the Lucie, Oost, Zuid, Saramaccz, and Gran Rio rivers and covers a range of topography and ecosystems of notable conservation value due to its pristine state. Its montane and lowland forests contain a high diversity of plant life with more than 5,000 vascular plant species collected to date. The Reserve's animals are typical of the region and include the jaguar, giant armadillo, giant river otter, tapir, sloths, eight species of primates and 400 bird species such as harpy eagle, Guiana cock-of-the-rock, and scarlet macaw." -http://whc.unesco.org

From a great postcard pal Cheryll...
Thank you so much friend for this wonderful card!
So sweet of you to send me this!
A great present indeed for my birthday last January! =)