PT RR - Surprise Group * July 22

 Cards written in Portuguese but from different countries.

 

Nídia sent me a card from Castro Daire, a city I've never been to. 

The Pedrinha Bridge, built in the 2nd half of the 19th century, replaced another that existed previously, built by the Romans, allowing the connection from Lamego to Viseu, overcoming the barrier that the Paiva River represented. 

On the card is also possible to see the roof and the millstone of an old watermill.

 

Lake Maggiore extends from the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland far into the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. Thanks to its mild climate, there is lush, Mediterranean vegetation along its shores. In the hinterland is a wild and romantic mountain landscape with breathtaking views. - in: https://www.myswitzerland.com 

Card sent by Pedro. 

 

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Once again Eric surprised me with a new FOTW card. He has been helping me a lot on this collection.

Albania has an area of 28.748 km², a population of 2.886.026 and its capital is Tirana. 

Unique: 

* Religious tolerance - the Muslim majority and other minorities like Catholics and Orthodox live in peace;  

* Hospitality - Albania is one of the friendliest countries in the world;  

Famous:  

* Mother Teresa - Roman Catholic nun and missionary. 1979 Nobel Peace Prize winner;

* Ferid Murad - physician co-winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Medecine; 

History:  

* Formation - 1190 - Principality of Albanon; 1368 - Princedom of Albania; 1912 - Proclamation of the Independence from the Ottoman Empire; 1928 - Albanian Kingdom; 1998 - current constitution.