Sender: Parul K., Sent on: 2 Apr, 2013, Received on: 16 May, 2013, Travel time: 44 days
Friday, 17 May 2013
Whitsunday, Great Barrier Reef, Australia (UNESCO WH Site)
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/154
The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. It also holds great scientific interest as the habitat of species such as the dugong (‘sea cow’) and the large green turtle, which are threatened with extinction.
Sender: Figen M., Sent on: 5 Apr, 2013, Received on: 16 May, 2013, Travel time: 41 days
Flag of Scotland
The first and real Scottish flag is a silver cross on a blue background, with the cross going from corner to corner, and it is known as the saltire. It is also known as St Andrews Cross. St Andrew was one of the twelve disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, and it is believed that he too was crucified. The story goes that the Romans were threatened by Andrew, as they said he was spreading wrong ideas among the people, so they decided to crucify him. Andrew apparently did not feel he was good enough for that so asked for a different cross than Jesus. The cross was in the shape of an X which became the shape on the flag.
The second flag ,The Lion Rampant or the Royal Standard of Scotland (or Coat of Arms). This was a flag that was used when the monarch was around. At one time it was an offence for this flag to be flown anywhere, other than for royalty. The "Lion" represents strength and nobility and therefore this is seen a suitable symbol for our royalty.
Sender: Sandra, Sent on: 2 May, 2013 Received on: 16 May, 2013 Travel time: 14 days
Farmer, Thailand
Sender: Palm, NatChaNon C., Sent on: 23 Apr, 2013, Received on: 16 May, 2013, Travel time: 23 days
Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout (Windmills, Winter in Holland), Netherlands (UNESCO WH Site)
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/818
The outstanding contribution made by the people of the Netherlands to the technology of handling water is admirably demonstrated by the installations in the Kinderdijk-Elshout area. Construction of hydraulic works for the drainage of land for agriculture and settlement began in the Middle Ages and have continued uninterruptedly to the present day. The site illustrates all the typical features associated with this technology – dykes, reservoirs, pumping stations, administrative buildings and a series of beautifully preserved windmills.
Sender: Raymonda, Sent on: 30 Apr, 2013, Received on: 16 May, 2013, Travel time: 17 days
Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh, Belarus, (UNESCO WH Site)
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1196
The Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh is located in central Belarus. The Radziwill dynasty, who built and kept the ensemble from the 16th century until 1939, gave birth to some of the most important personalities in European history and culture. Due to their efforts, the town of Nesvizh came to exercise great influence in the sciences, arts, crafts and architecture. The complex consists of the residential castle and the mausoleum Church of Corpus Christi with their setting. The castle has ten interconnected buildings, which developed as an architectural whole around a six-sided courtyard. The palaces and church became important prototypes marking the development of architecture throughout Central Europe and Russia.
Sender: Kate, Sent on: 29 Apr, 2013, Received on: 16 May, 2013, Travel time: 18 days
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