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The writing prompts invite postcrossers to write about a different topic on their postcards’ messages every month. These are just suggestions though — if you already know what you want to write about, or the recipient gives you some pointers, that’s great too!

I write a lot about Wales, where my family come from and where I went to university, but this week’s theme allows me to give my current home a bit further north a little love. This time, the prompt is about where you live!

In November, write about what you love about the place where you live.
A cycle path, lined by trees

I recently got myself a bicycle to give myself a bit more range for travelling, meaning I’ve been able to go to the library a lot more frequently, run errands without needing my wife to drive me around, etc, etc. Which led to my discovery that my area has a lovely network of cycle paths! They start in convenient spots off the main roads and they’re well-maintained, which is already a lot better than I remember it being back when I lived in Cardiff, but they’re also objectively lovely places to be. The paths are surrounded by trees, and you can hear streams trickling past, hear the birds, and see squirrels scampering swiftly across the path. A bit of reading around told me that they’re actually intended as wildlife corridors, allowing animals to move around the urban landscape better by connecting up different parts of the landscape.

I didn’t know anything about the cycle paths before getting a bike, so it’s been lovely to explore and figure out where they all go. Sometimes I just pick one and follow it just for the fun of exploration!

Now it’s your turn! What do you love about the area you live in? I’m sure there’s something! You can talk about it in the comments here, or write about it on your postcards this month.

6 comments so far

jjmedusa, United States of America

I love where I live because I can get almost anywhere using public transport! :)

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Verabrady, United States of America

I envy you, jimedusa. I have to use a car to go anywhere.
But I do have the Bashakill in my very near vicinity. It’s a wetland mecca for fauna and flora which I have had to enjoy with my children and dogs.
Plus in my own yard I feed and see chipmunks, turkeys, bears, deer, rabbits, woodchucks, birds. So, I guess, feel blessed.

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Evagomez, Spain

Un abrazo muy fuerte a todos este día 1 de noviembre Día de todos los difuntos
A big hug to everyone on this November 1st, All Souls' Day.
Here in my country we are going through some very difficult days with the lady, we are missing many people after the floods, we are all heartbroken just seeing how they are going through it.Many families, apart from losing their relatives, lack water, food, electricity and very basic things.

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Kristi-D, United States of America

Evagomez, I'm very sorry to hear about all the heartbreak from the flooding. Some of our friends are recovering from similar on the other side of the U.S.. Our media is all about our upcoming election (none of it helpful--I pay as little attention as possible). I'll now search online and read about what is happening in Spain. Thanks for the heads up.

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Mushu72, Luxembourg

I love where I live, because it's a very recent university district with very good free public transport connections. My workplace is just one train station away, which is very convenient. Nature isn't far away either, so I can go out in peace and quiet whenever I feel like it. Living in this area isn't cheap, but knowing that I have all the stores I need for everyday life within walking distance, it's well worth it. My country is very small, but its capital and its nature are very beautiful. Postcards and stamps from Luxembourg are appreciated, as they are rather rare in the world, given the size of the country. (Surface area: 2586 km2) An, no! I'm not interested in direct swaps. Only official Postcrossing in which I am a very new member.
Best wishes to you.

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Postenkartenfan, Germany

I can hike in wonderful oak and beech forests and use fresh, clear drinking water from the tap for drinking and bathing at any time.
Food and drugstore items can be bought in the many supermarkets and from local farmers. I can easily visit 8 UNESCO world heritage sites and many great works of art.Many castles and palaces are waiting for me to explore them.
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Hello Spain, Germany will help you with the THW.
Stay strong in highwater and flood!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D2u86aoyxU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KShghQmppWI

THW drive blue cars.
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