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Hunza River in Pakistan

Hunza River in Pakistan is the principal river of Hunza and is formed by the confluence of the Kilik and Khunjerab nalas which are fed by glaciers. Hunza River is joined at different points by feeder streams like Chapursan, Ghujerab and Shimshal. It flows southwest and cuts across the Karakoram Range through a spectacular gorge. The river is joined by the Gilgit River and the Naltar River before it flows into the Indus River.

Pakistan postcard

This postcard came in an envelope from another country, so there are no stamps or postcard to show off.

The Gambia

The Gambia is the smallest country in mainland Africa, and it is entirely surrounded by Senegal except for its coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. It gained its independence from the UK in 1965, but English remains the official language there. Interesting fact: The Gambia is one of only two countries whose self-standing short name for official use should begin with the word “The” (the other one being The Bahamas).

Gambia postcard

Gambia stamps

I recently learned about The Banjul Challenge, where participants starting in Europe on an ordinary road cars which are mostly at the end of their useful lifetimes, and drive through European countries, then through Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal and finally into the Gambia. Once the cars make it to Banjul in Gambia they are auctioned for, or donated to, charity. Sounds fun! 🙂