Tuesday, 25 August 2026

A Postcard A Day - Tuesday 25 August 2026 -T for China, nails and a cactus

Hello lovely girls,

When you read this I will be traveling. I'm on my way to Italy! 

 

But the postcard I'm showing you today is from China. It was sent to me by somebody called Albert as a 'thank you' for some stamps I sent him:

With the help of Google Translate's camera:


Mount Qiyun (齐云山), also called Baiyue, is a famous Taoist mountain in Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China. Below is a map to give you an idea where in China it is:


According to Catherinelu Travel:
It is known for its red Danxia cliffs, ancient cliff carvings, and a Huizhou-style village built on the cliffside called Yuehua Sky Street. Emperors of the Tang and Ming dynasties respected it highly, and Emperor Qianlong later named it “The Premier Mountain of Jiangnan.”



What has been happening here in southern Spain? Well, I haven't been anywhere as I have been in bed a few days with flu symptoms and I still have a cough. 

My cactus, that had flowered last month was showing signs of flowering again:

And sure enough the next day I saw this:
Glorious isn't it!

What else have I been able to do this week? I had my nails done:

A bit of a summery theme there.

As I'm going to join the T-Party hosted by Elizabeth and Bluebeard, I need a drink:
I'm drinking a glass of rosé with, I think, a chicken curry & rice.

I'm afraid that is all for today as not much has happened.
I'll leave you with a photo of the lovely Ronnie:


Happy T-Day all!

Lisca










7 comments:

My name is Erika. said...

I hope you feel better and have safe travels and a lot of fun in Italy. And a happy T day too. Enjoy. hugs-Erika

Iris Flavia said...

Italy, ohhh wonderful! Wishing you loads of fun and hope Ronnie won´t miss you too much.

Maria Medeiros said...

I hope you feel better and have a safe and wonderful trip! Love the nails and your food looks yummy. The post card is beautiful! Is there a post card group or community? Would love to join! :)

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I hope you are feeling better before you started your trip to Italy.

That's an unusual postcard, but it is really lovely. I like the "old" China before what it has become today.

Your cactus is really prolific. Nice it bloomed before you left on your trip.

Your nails are unique. The ones that look like shells are especially so.

I always love anything with rice. Thanks for sharing it and your wine with us for T this Tuesday.

Sending scritches to Ronnie, who I hope is doing well while you are gone.

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

That resort in China sounds lovely, but Italy sounds better to me. We had a similar flowering cactus, but the flowers were a much deeper pink color. Sadly, we didn't get it in during a freeze, and it died. That Chicken Curry looks delish. Safetravels and Happy T is for Tuesday!

DVArtist said...

Have fun, fun, fun, in Italy. The card is lovely. Ohhhh your cactus is magnificent. I do like your nails too. Be safe on your trip.

CJ Kennedy said...

2 Old Ladies are on the road at Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. Not as exotic as Italy. Happy T Day and safe travels.