Festina, Iowa

This is a RPPC of "The World's Smallest Church" in Festina, IA. It's from my grandparents. They were married in 1937. It was a date day apparrently! My grandma has noted who went and the other places they visited. Donald and Melvin are my great uncles. Neva Mae is my great aunt. Kate is a predessor to My Aunt Alice! My own family has visited these sites many times!

I'm not sure what cascade springs is though. There are two springs in/near Decorah that could be it. I'll have to ask Uncle Melvin. At 93 he's still sharp as a tack. Sadly, my Aunt Neva Mae is pretty much out of it. The rest, sadly, are gone. I miss them very much! Except Kate - I have no idea who she was!

Russian Masterpiece

I adore cards of churches. I find Russian church archietecture especially intriguing. I was very pleased to receive this wonderful card from Julia. It is the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl. It was built in 1165. The card says " it is a masterpiece of Vladimir-Suzdal, white stone architecture, one of the most perfect creations of the builders of Ancient Russian. This world famous church was built to commemorate Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky's victorious campaign against the Volga Bulgars.

Sanctuary of St Margaret

I got this lovely card from Riccardo. This is the Sanctuary of St Margaret located in Tuscany. He says many tourists visit this village to see the Church.