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The weather up here in North Germany has been cold and rainy for the past weeks, so we’ve been day-dreaming about southern beaches and warm sunny days. Pretty much like the ones in Balaklava, Ukraine, where a group of intrepid postcrossers decided they should have a meetup… on a desert island!

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The gathering was attended by postcrossers in the Sevastopol area, who loaded their kayaks with postcards and paddled in the beautiful Black Sea. They settled on this small island and spent a few hours checking out each others cards, talking, enjoying the sun, signing RAS cards, and swimming, of course!

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The meeting was attended by (left to right): BlackDrago, Ael, alter_ago, a_ur, Mirrora and foksik, who sent us this lovely report.

So the challenge is on! Can you outdo these bold postcrossers and come up with a different activity for a Postcrossing meetup? We’d love to hear about it! :)

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27 comments so far

gracinha, Portugal

This is different. Congratulations for your genial idea.

Graça

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carolisha, Switzerland

this looks really special and was certainly a really great adventure!! =)

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dst121gr, Greece

Thats great! I wish I could join you with my kayak :)

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Hotaru, Norway

Just one word: cooooool!!! :D

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foksik, Russia

It was great!

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dollart, Finland

Great pictures and lovely meetup story. Great idea :) They seem to have so much fun :)

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BraveJ, Serbia

What an original idea, I love it! And I see a familiar face in the photos :)
Наташа, вы молодцы, какая замечательная встреча! :)

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Hexentrio, Germany

What a great idea! Only a mailbox is missing on that island *gg*

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Dodd, Taiwan

That is so cool. These are two things I like, postcards and kayaking.

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Schoffie, Netherlands

Nice meetup story! Great pictures. Wishing you allthe best. And happy postcrossing in the future!!

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jamie1972, Switzerland

Wow, such a great idea! This is for sure a lot of fun! Thanks for the story.

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BOOGIE_PIPPIN, United Kingdom

A novel and fantastic idea. All that's missing is a postbox and a 'wish you were here' card!!' Looks like you are having great fun.

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Chacatal, Belgium

Wooow great idea!!! Congratulations!!!

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lidy, Canada

What a great idea!:D
Balaklava is my favourite town,I wished I was there now!!

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tu-zi, Russia

Ну вы даёте!!!!!!!!!!!! )))

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chatte_noire, Israel

Вау!!! Вот это всем встречам встреча!!! Приятно узнать знакомые лица :)

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rawtil4, Germany

What a great idea!!! That looks like it was very funny! I want to go to such a special meetup, too. :)

And one question: what are RAS cards?^^

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isagvproject, Germany

RAS = Random act of smilleness. Check it on the forum. ;)

WOW, how cool is that meetingplace! Great idea!I hope the cards did not get wet???

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OnTheMoon, Italy

That's crazy!
Congratulations, great idea! :)

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redjarl, Israel

Amazing views! Guys you are the best!

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elwingelfje, Netherlands

That's such a great idea for a meetup :) looks like you had a lot of fun!

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Blogger, United States of America

Love it!! Unless someone tipped over with all their postcards in the kayak :D

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Geminiscp, Portugal

So cool! :)

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Mama-Bear, United States of America

Really awesome and fun! Beautiful location! Great job!

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valeritta, Russia

Просто класс!!!

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volvomom, United States of America

Loved this! :)

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Misslondon, France

GREAT SUMMER FUN!

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