A postcard from Lichfield (UK) has just arrived!

Good news! We have received a postcard from Lichfield, a beautiful historic city in the heart of England, 1198 kilometres away!

Lichfield

Thank you so much, Malcolm, for this postcard featuring one of the most amazing natural areas in England, the Lake District.

As its name indicates, the Lake District is a mountainous region famous for its lakes. It is also famous for its associations with the early 19th century writings of William Wordsworth and other writers known as the Lake Poets. If you want to know more about them and read about Lichfield, visit our section EXPLORING THE WORLD.

We have sent a postcard to Singapore!

Postcard 10 has been sent to Singapore, an island country in Southeast Asia, 11708 km away!

Hope Ashlyn will like this postcard that shows the Colexio de Fonseca, a magnificent Renaissance building that houses the University of Santiago de Compostela Main Library.

Flor Pernas, an advanced 1 student, has done some research on Singapore and has published interesting information HERE. If you want to read about the Colexio de Fonseca, go to DISCOVER SANTIAGO DECOMPOSTELA. Thanks a lot, Flor!

Discover Santiago de Compostela X and XI: Pazo de Fonseca

Pazo de Fonseca is located very near Obradoiro Square and houses the University Main Library. It was constructed by the Archbishop Alonso de Fonseca in the XVI century. Once there, once can contemplate its Renaissance façade, its cloister, its Gothic chapel and a panelled lounge, which hosts temporary exhibitions. 

Exploring the World IX: Singapore

Postcard 10 has been sent to SINGAPORE!

Singapore skyline

Flor has done some research on this Asian city and country, here you have her findings. Thanks, Flor!

WHERE IS SINGAPORE?

Singapore is a small island nation located in Southeast Asia, between Malaysia and Indonesia. Singapore is made up of sixty-three islands, and is home to one of the world's biggest ports.

As a city-state, Singapore is both the country and its capital. Singapore Island is the main island of Singapore, which is also called Pulau Ujong. This island is the largest island of Singapore as well as the most populous, with a population of over 5 million. Singapore Island has an area of about 710 square kilometers.

Location of Singapore

SINGAPORE IS FAMOUS FOR...

...being a global, commercial and financial hub.

LANDMARKS

Singapore offers a wide variety of places to visit. Some of them are the following:

Chinatown

Singapore Chinatown

Little India

Shop in Little India, Singapore

The Financial District

Financial district, Singapore

Marina Bay

Daytime Marina Bay Singapore

Wonderful light spectacle at Marina Bay

Clarke Quay

Clarke Quay Singapore

LIFESTYLE

Singapore is a very lively city with a very standard lifestyle. Most people speak English. It’s a very safe, clean and green city with an excellent transport system.

Watch this video to learn more about this exotic city.

Sources:

Wikipedia

Your Singapore

Postcrossing at EOI Santiago-Noia!

More good news today!

IES Virxe do Mar, Noia

Students and teachers at the Extensión de Noia have joined Postcrossing and run a blog where they publish information about all the postcards they send and receive.

Blog Postcrossing Noia

Thank you Manuel del Río! We will follow your activity!

Postcard 9 is on its way to Lebanon (USA)

Postcard 9 has been sent to Lebanon, in the United States of America, 6124 kilometres away!

Silvia López, a B2 student, has written a postcard that shows the Auditorio de Galicia, a major venue for classical music performances in Santiago and home to the Galician Philarmonic Orchestra.

Silvia has done some research on Lebanon and has published a very interesting text on EXPLORING THE WORLD. She has also written a paragraph about the Auditorio which you can find in DISCOVER SANTIAGO DECOMPOSTELA. Thank you, Silvia!

Discover Santiago de Compostela IX: The Auditorio

The Auditorio de Galicia is the most important auditorium of Galicia. It is an emblematic and modern building surrounded by an incredible green area with lakes. Its cultural offer is amazing. In the Auditorio de Galicia you can enjoy ballet, concerts, drama performances, exhibitions… Besides, it is home to the Galician Philarmonic Orchestra with weekly performances on Thursday evenings.

Watch the video below to enjoy the marvellous performance by The Galician Philarmonic Orchestra and Carlos Núñez, a renowned Galician piper, of one of the best known Galician folk songs, "Non te namores menina":