I received a postcard today from Deutschland today, "Statt Vitaminen" literally means
Instead of Vitamins with mandarins on it. Mandarins are called Mandarinen in German.

Holland is famous for the beautiful tulips. I received a card today from Holland with the purple flowers.

Netherland Stamps

I am sharing what 'I Saw and I Learnt' at BlogAdda.com in association with DoRight.in.

I am sharing what 'I Saw and I Learnt' at BlogAdda.com in association with DoRight.in.

It was a bright sunny day and I sat there alone in the park, watching the chirping of birds, kids playing cricket which remind me of childhood. I wish I re-live those days again.

A kid hits a ball and I catch it. The child comes asking, "Can you play with us?"

... and I blushed.

This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian Bloggers by BlogAdda

I like the color pink and when it comes to nail polish, I grabbed this new launch by Lakme, Absolute Fuschia Pink.

Cost: Rs 175




The nail color stays for a week.

Rating: 4/5

A beautiful postcard from Belarus and a lovely stamp.

XOXO ~manasa~

During my stay in Australia, I somehow managed to collect a handful stamps without going to the post office. There are many websites that offer online shopping with free shipping whether you purchase the goods within the country or from Honk Kong (HK). I admit the packing sent from HK were neat and the goods were undamaged though it delayed the delivery by a week. I, often purchased from the seller within Australia and would receive the item within 2-3 days.

I have collected the below stamps from the envelopes and have keep it safe.

Australian stamps are so colorful

My first postcard from Italy arrived today and I was glad to see the view of L'Altere della Patria, Rome, Italy, built in the memory of their first King  Victor Emmanuel.

L'Altere della Patria, Rome, Italy

Italy postage

Last October, in 2012, I was on a vacation on my way back from Melbourne to Bangalore at Singapore for 3 days. I must say, Singapore is the safest city I have even been. Being a woman, I was able to cover most places in a short span. I commuted in the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit , commonly called MRT, during my stay and the city is well connected. I admit that it was Excellent!

On Day 1, I was returning from the Universal Studios, Sentosa at around 10 PM and decided to see Jurong Bird Park on Day 2. Singapore is small city that you don't GPRS connection on your phone to reach places. Ask anyone next to you and they guide you on how to reach your destination. At SMRT, sat a lady, with whom I inquired, how I can reach Jurong Bird Park. She instantly, gave me a map and marked down where I need to change the trains and take the bus.

"Are you travelling alone in Singapore?"

"Yes, I am. I am here for 3 days on transit from Australia to India.Have never been to Singapore before and it is a safe place to travel alone."

"I lived in Sydney and my daughter was born there."

She scribbled a few lines on a piece of paper and handed over to me.

"Its my address. You're welcome anytime."

Shy, that I was. I placed the paper in my purse and bid her a good-bye.

******

Last month, I wrote a postcard thanking her for the guidance she provided at SMRT. She was so touched that she sent the shopping bags I received today.

Shopping bags from Singapore

I am moved by the gesture. How small things in life mean a lot!

I love ice creams and my favorite flavor is Macadamia. It is a monsoon season in Bangalore and keeps pouring every evening but this does not stop me from relishing the mouth watering ice cream at Ibaco on Brigade Road.

Macadamia Ice Cream at Ibaco, Brigade Road, Bangalore