“Hey, who’s Ben?” says Jeremy. My mind races through the list of Bens I knew. Did he just find out about “the” Ben? No… he couldn’t have… Just kidding! I don’t have any history with any Bens… no of course not (yes, Jeremy, I know you read our own blog) 🙂
“You got a postcard from Ben, from North Pole!” Jeremy continues. “Sweet! I was right!” I shrieked while excitedly checking out the slightly cuffed postcard that has endured the long journey from North Pole to Seattle.
In August, Ben held a contest on his blog asking readers to guess his next destination.. He then selected a few people who guessed right to receive a postcard from him. I guessed right! You can follow the rest of his adventures in Alaska through his blog – they’re inspiring!
Postcard from Ben
Postmarked North Pole, AK
Thanks Ben for the wonderful gesture!
In the digital world where communication is often done through email, tweets, facebook wall posts, blog comments… actually receiving a postcard or the traditional snail mail from a friend is such a rarity these days.
[bq_left]Send a postcard, greeting card or snail mail to your family or friend on your next travel.[/bq_left] I don’t know how to describe how happy I am each time I uncover a postcard or personal mail in the pile of credit card offers, coupons and other spam.. My heart skips a beat and I always read the postcard, card or mail like I’m a 10-year-old kid tasting her Haloween candy haul! *Savoring* every single detail!Jeremy and I actually make a habit of sending our families back home a postcard from each destination on our travels. We know our parents appreciate them. We wonder sometimes if our own kids will do the same in the future?
Do you think postcards and snail mail will be around for our great great grand children to enjoy? What about our great great great grandchildren?
I say we should do our part to keep the tradition going. Send a postcard, greeting card or snail mail to your family or friend on your next travel. I firmly believe there are people out there who still appreciates them as we do!
TIP: A great tip from a fellow traveler (Lisa), is to send a postcard to yourself. When you get home, it’ll be in the mail. What a great way to relive the moment!
When was the last time you sent someone a postcard, greeting card or snail mail? Do you enjoy receiving them as much as we do? Do share!
53 Comments
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is there any way to send from northpole other than self visiting ?
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I don’t believe so. Unless you know someone who’s going there? Or you can fake the stamp/stamp marks maybe?
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wow, that’s super cool… postmarked from north pole 😀
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It sure is!
Idelish (Jeremy & Shirlene) recently posted..{Worldwide} Traditional Foods You Should Try from Around the World
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{Thoughts} I got a postcard postmarked North Pole! http://t.co/6BokhKIC @idelishTravel
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That was such a sweet act!
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It sure was and we plan to pay it forward!
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