Some weeks ago, we took the Little Mail Carrier’s cousin along for a trip to the United Kingdom! It was his first time outside of Germany, and he loved going to all the touristic places and discovering the land of Her Majesty! On May 4th, there was a big meetup in Oxford, which we couldn’t miss, of course! Here’s his account of the day :)
Hi everyone!
The day started on the wrong foot… we left home in London with plenty of time to spare, but I got distracted riding this cute red cart…
… and just missed the bus to Oxford! Luckily, there were plenty more, and half an hour later we were zooming past the rolling hills of the English countryside. When we arrived in Oxford, postcrossers from all over Europe were having breakfast at a café near the bus station, already digging into their stashes of postcards – and they had brought sweets!
The day started with the obligatory trip to the post office, to stock on stamps. Did you know they have Doctor Who stamps here? They’re brilliant! They also had very neat posting boxes!
The day was beautiful, and we took the opportunity to stroll around the city center, to admire its history and architecture.
Oxford is known for its University, the oldest in the English-speaking world, dating back to the late 11th century! There were a lot of happy students zooming by in their graduation garments, and many proud parents as well – it almost made me want to go back to school, but for now a trip to the university’s shop would have to do. :)
We also visited the Alice in Wonderland shop for postcards…
… and many other stationery shops, including the delightful Paperchase!
During the tour, we had the opportunity to check out some British classics, like shortbread biscuits and all kinds of fun souvenirs!
After all the walking and postcard shopping, we had all worked up quite an appetite, and so it was time to sit down to eat, chat, swap presents…
… and write some postcards! There was much laughter and conversations in different languages between friends, old and new. :)
It was a lovely day, the kind that makes your cheeks hurt from so much smiling! A big thank you to Andy (aka Duplevista) for organising such a wonderful meetup! If you’re curious, check out more photos on some of the participant’s galleries: here, here, here or here.
What are you waiting to attend a meetup near you? Check this forum thread for updated dates and locations – and if there’s nothing near you, consider organising your own!
27 comments so far
This is a very nice meet-up! I enjoy looking at everyone's photos! You guys really had a wonderful time. Didn't know that they got Alice In Wonderland shop! Thank you for sharing this event with all of us! ;D
And thank you, Gran7 for the fantastic card with all the colorful signatures from this meet-up and the cool Alice In Wonderland card too! :D
I'm so happy! XD XD
It was so nice to see all the photos from the meet-up! You were so many joining and signing a card for me. I'm happy to be a member in this wonderful group of postcrossers
Thanks for the great report and the fantastic photos - I wish I had been there!!!
I got a card from this event, too, signed by about 20 postcrossers. (GB-425474)
Wow. Been to Oxford and did not know about the Alice in Wonderland shop. Must definately remember for the next time. I got three wonderful postcards from this meet-up but the most unusual of all arrived with no postage stamp or no postmark. I hope to attend next years event.
I dream of attending the Oxford Meetup someday :)
Thank you for sharing... A great meet-up!
mportes, yes that was me getting your address and deciding to take it along to the meeting ;-)
Looking forward to join a meetup, anywhere, anytime...
I definitely want to be there for this next year!!
I was at the London meetup last year and so sorry that I could not go to Oxford this year but enjoyed watching all the pics and I also got 3 cards from the meetup. :)
Cool, I received one the three postcards. "Dear Torsten"
Thanks to all.
It was fantastic to be there and now to read the adventures of the mailcarrier.
Oh, I miss Paperchase!!!
Thanks for the superbly detailed story of this seems to be wonderfull meeting!!
Wish i was there..
Sounds like it was fun! Thanks for sharing.
I'd love to make it to one of these in the future... fingers crossed!
lucky guys, awesome photos. :D
I really enjoyed reading this blog post about the Oxford postcrossing meetup because my penfriend, NerdBird warmly sent me a surprise postcard from the meetup earlier this month and I was wondering how the meetup went.
When I saw Oxford meeting I got excited then found out it was in England. I live in Oxford, Massachusetts. Everyone sounds like it was a fantastic event. Too bad for me!
Oh, it seems to me to be something amazing and superfantastic to receive the postcard from such meetings!
anyone landing in Bangalore India.. there is meetup coming up in next week
a wonderful report - Did the Little Mail Carrier's cousin manage the left-hand traffic? ;)
Lovely post and happy to read it.
@mskamat1857, I am from Bangalore. Can you send me the details?
I am so happy I got 2 cards from this meeting - thanks boys & girls! I hope I can be there next year too!
Thank you for sharing!Nice meetup!I really like Alice In Wonderland shop~I wish I can visit there someday!
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