Like a growing tree

June 25, 2011

Our lives are like a constantly growing tree

It is made of wood, and comes from Lithuania.

Thank you, Liudmila!

Costa Rica

April 19, 2011

A wooden bookmark from Costa Rica:

Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east and south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south and the Caribbean Sea to the east.

Thanks to Mileny for this bookmark!.

Philippines

November 16, 2010

This bookmark from the Philippines is made of wood, and painted by hand:

The Philippines, an archipelago comprising 7,107 islands, is a country in Southeast Asia. It is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire and its tropical climate make this country prone to earthquakes and typhoons but have also endowed the country with natural resources and made it one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world.

The Philippine culture displays a significant amount of Spanish and American influences. One of the most visible Hispanic legacies is the prevalence of Spanish names and surnames among Filipinos. The names of many streets, towns, and provinces are also in Spanish.

Manila's coast (Wikipedia.com)

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