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Hello friendly postcrossers!

We’re really excited to introduce you to some cute additions to the Postcrossing “family”. Meet postman Paulo and postwoman Ana:

Like us, they love to travel, and so we’ve given them a mission: to go around the world, visiting as many postcrossers as they can! They are going to hop from mailbox to mailbox, see different towns and cities and try to attend Postcrossing meetups now and then. And of course, they’ll share their experiences at the end of each visit, with pictures! :)

They’re especially curious about post boxes, and would like to know what they look like in all the different countries out there. Here they are, perched on a Slovenian pillar box:

They’re already on their way to their next destination, but if you’d like to host them, leave a comment below and we’ll get back to you in due time. Let us know why you think they’d like to visit your town! :)

PS – If you’d like a set for yourself (or to offer a child that loves Postcrossing!), you can get them at Amazon.com. They come with a cute post box, a mail delivery cart, a bike and plenty of mail! :)

137 comments so far

meiadeleite, Portugal

i'd just like to say, please forgive us for their cheeky names - we couldn't resist! :D

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AndAllThatJazz, United States of America

love the idea.

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PecanPie1, United Kingdom

Awwww Such A great Idea Awww they sooo cute I would love a chance to host them :)

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fitziane, United States of America

Hi, I'm a teacher at an international school in Tianjin, China. Our second graders do an unit on communications. We'd love to host these cute postpeople.

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codruteco, Ireland

So cool! I would love to host them!

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jmw1072, United States of America

I'd love for them to come to the US. My mother worked for the post office for 20 years, I bet I could get them tour or a ride in a mailbag! :)

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yvi-1, United States of America

Oh I would love to have them visit me. :) They are adorable.

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Zmrzlina, United States of America

I'd love for them to visit Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. They would have a wonderful time.

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MoMoCa87, Canada

I would love to have them visit me. I live in Canada (so they'll get a lot of Olympic pride) and I live in the capital, so they can get to know our government a little better.

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ains, United States of America

What a cute idea!

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icitaiwan, Netherlands

I would love to host them in Taiwan. They are more than welcome here ^_^

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shui, Taiwan

That's a sweet idea!
If they would like to travel a little bit more in southern Taiwan, please let me know. They may like to enjoy some delicious foods and local culture here. ;)

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geraldinetxw, Singapore

Would love to host them here at Singapore! :D

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nylusmilk, Malaysia

malaysian postcrosser here looking to host them in a town just outside kuala lumpur!

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CrazyDaisy, United States of America

Great idea! they are always welcome in Arkansas (United States)

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scrutiny, Hong Kong

That's pretty fantastic. So that was what you were doing with the stop-motion thing! Of course, I am more than happy to host them in Hong Kong, if there are no other offers to host from here. :)

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kelpie, Russia

I'd be happy to host them in Siberia. They can't see Siberian winter, because it's coming to the end, but here will be cold until April or something like this.
postman Paulo and postwoman Ana, you are welcome! (:

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deltiologist, United States of America

I've got a couple of junior Postcrossers here that would love to meet them!

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heyjude, United States of America

I'm sure they'd love to visit Tinian and see the ocean and jungle and experience Chamorro culture.
Send them along ANYTIME but in early May they could attend the annual Fiesta too.
Or in early August the annual Peace Commemorative activities.
Or in nearly a year the Hot Pepper Festivalalways the 2nd weekend of Feb.

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lissylew, United States of America

I think they would love to visit the capital of Florida. Legislative session is about to begin, and I think that they would love to rally for causes in which they believe. I am sure that my English class would love to have them as guests, too.

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LittleCableCars, United States of America

I'm sure they would enjoy visiting the coffee shop near my favorite mailbox. I would be thrilled to host them and bring them with me on postcard hunts and stamp purchases at the post office.

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philomenaloh, Malaysia

So cool! I would like to host them! I'll make sure they enjoy the trip here! ;)

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willemijn, Netherlands

Welcome to my town, mailwoman and mailman! I write a lot of postcards. You may do the licking ... or taste the joy of my full mailbox.

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jellybean, Australia

These guys need to come to Tassie and I would be happy to show them around. Will even clean off the cobwebs and bird droppings from my mailbox for a photo opportunity!! (The thing gets opened 2x a day, but still gets cobwebs!!) Might even be able to introduce them to a Tassie devil. Will we be able to map their travels?

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ejune, China

Postcrossing always have the surprise for the postcrosser. I love them~

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chitta, United States of America

One more vote for Pittsburgh. The city of bridges!!!

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hmassese, Australia

I'd love to host them in Perth, Western Australia. Perth is the most isolated city in the world so surely they'd love to visit!

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is-this-it, New Zealand

Cute!! What a fantastic idea! They are always welcome to stay here with me in Dunedin - that's about as far away from 'home' as they can travel :D

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Jodie05, Australia

Hey, what a cool idea! They are welcome at my house any time! I could take them to visit the Australian Parliament House Post Office. They could meet the Post Office Manager and all the staff who take care of my postcards every week. It would be fun!

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Saintois, Belgium

Don't hesitate to visit Belgium ...;D

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szirmaik, Hungary

Maybe they would like to visit Hungary...? ;)

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mysonictruth, United States of America

Send them my way! I'd love to include them in the documentary once I get started filming!

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acornishmaidinzelah, United Kingdom

I'm sure they'd like to visit Cornwall. Please count me in.

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Cardiffgal, United States of America

I would love to host them in Cardiff, CA and take them surfing. I would also take them to my son's school and introduce them and the postcrossing.com story to his classmates.

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dollart, Finland

Welcome to Finland postman Paulo and postwomen Ana! I promise to take you with me to many postcrossing meetings :)

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Mr_Walker, Sweden

They would absolutely love to see the Post Museum in Stockholm. There is even a great bar there... ;-)

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britgirl, United Kingdom

that's brilliant - you guys are so great! :)

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mirmi40, Netherlands

They are welcome......in the Netherlands, seeing wooden shoes, windmills, taste cheese and of course; go with me for a ride on my bike......M

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sonnentau, Germany

Hello mini-postman Paulo and mini-postwoman Ana,
won't you like to come for a visit in Germany, too? :)
I could recommend a stay with me in beautiful Münster, I think you would like our town.
Enjoy your travels and seeing the world, every place on earth has its own beauty!

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veer, Belgium

I would like to host them too. I just moved to my own place, so now I have plenty of room for them!

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Blogger, United States of America

Would they like a trip to see the post office inside Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida?? Send them my way for sure!

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Floranna, Finland

I would love to host them here! ^^

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islander61, Bahamas

Yes, come to Nassau, Bahamas! We can eat conch fritters at the beach and watch the waves roll in. Wonder if I can get a photo of them standing in my open mailbox...(how tall are they?)

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funny_polly, Russia

One more vote for snowy Siberia! :)
May be they'll participate in 300th anniversary of Omsk city celebrations (summer 2016).

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inkie1010, Netherlands

Great idea!! They can visit me in the Netherlands :)

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POunpuu, Estonia

It would be great if they came to Tallinn and introduced my city to the world :)

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TerriGreenberg, United States of America

I could take them to see the sights of Philadelphia. Perhaps they could run up the stairs of the Philadelphia Art Museum just like Sylvester Stallone did in his first Rocky movie! Some days, the steps are packed with would-be Rockys!

TerriGreenberg

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Dorthe, Denmark

Great idea, I have hoped for a while we could get a mascot for postcrossing, perhabs postman Paulo and postwoman Ana can be it.
I would love to take you on a tour here in my hometown, so please come and visit Denmark.

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shelly, Spain

I'll love to host them in Logroño, Spain, and take them on a tour of my home town...

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Csigat_Snail, Slovenia

Oh, that's a really wonderful idea!
I'd like to host them. They can hardly ever reach Belarus themselves - there's not so many active postcrossers here. Probably, they'll have fun :)

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anale, Brazil

Hi!! I really think they should visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I´d take them to the Christ, the Sugar Loaf and of course to the beaches =D

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ekolter, United States of America

I'll love to have them visit us here in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.

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kleo11, United States of America

i would love for them to come visit me in Detroit,MI, USA.

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dandilion, Netherlands

I would LOVE to host miniature a Paulo & Ana, I will take them to postcrossing meetings and explore ;)
I will even let them eat vla and stroopwafels!!! You can't turn that down on them, can you??!!

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Harkfast, Germany

Great idea... :)

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three, Germany

I would really love to host them. I will introduce them to a very creative photographer who has done some nice postcards of our small town of Nienburg/Weser. They can both pose in front of some post boxes and other sites. Then we can have some nice new postcards from here.

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AKadventurer, United States of America

I'd love to host them here in Valdez, Alaska, USA. I'm sure they would love to visit the snow capital of Alaska! They would probably enjoy a visit to a nice, calm small town that is at the end of the road, literally.

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Lori45P, Canada

Awww, this is so cute. My family and I would love to host them as well. They would be able to learn all about rural living in Canada!

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Zmrzlina, United States of America

It would be lots of fun to have photos of the traveling ambassadors made into postcards and sold on Postcrossing. It could be a collectible series ... you know how we postcard lovers love anything collectible ;-)

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adriennegarry, New Zealand

Yes - I would welcome them to New Zealand and I think Zmrzlina's idea of the collectible photo postcards is just fantastic :-))

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YettiChild, United States of America

I would love to host them in Corvallis, Oregon USA! They could see the campus of Oregon State University!

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lis_k, United States of America

What figurine wouldn't want to journey to Lake Tahoe in sunny California... depending on the season, they'll see snow or sand on our beaches. I could perch them on a lake-view mailbox!

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Lissara, United States of America

I'd love to host them as well. I live in northern Virginia but I could take them on a metro ride into DC and show them around Washington, D.C.!

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roavanvalleia, Netherlands

And after all that traveling, they may rest in the Netherlands, if they like. I can make an extra bed for them.
Hope to see you, postman Paul and postwoman Ana.

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kokosnoot, Netherlands

After you rest in Dordrecht, with roavanvalleia, you mayby like to visit Utrecht, also in The Netherlands.
I can show you the place where the mail gets ready to go on the streat with the postman. (I don't know the word)
Do you like to visit me?

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Goldcrest, Ireland

I want them .....perhaps I can show them around Dublin :-)

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anagahan, North Macedonia

if they ever come to Macedonia, i would LOVE to show them around here!

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lilmonster, Montenegro

I'll gladly show them whole Montenegro, if they decide to come here! Can't wait to host you! :)

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PetraQ, Czech Republic

I'd like them to visit me or in my hometown Brno (Czech republic) or in Girona (Spain) where I'll stay until the end of May 2010. And why? Both "my" cities have a lot in common which makes them special. Although they're not the capitals, they belong to the most known cities in the country. Brno, as well as Girona, lives with the history, both cities have precious historical quarters in which the main post offices can be found. In my opinion, in both Brno and Girona you'll experience the historical atmosphere much more than in the capitals. And the post boxes in both cities are nice and very colorful, too!

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champuru, United States of America

Wouldn't they like to visit the Postcard Museum in Kobe? http://www.ehagaki.org/ Send them along before I move in August!

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Mamaia, Romania

I’m not living in fancy town but I’d love to take them to my post office box which is located on the train station so if Paulo and Ana are lucky can see a Romanian Train :D

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newsurfiegirl, Australia

Perhaps they could come and visit us in sunny North Queensland. A visit from them may get the post-crossers who live here post crossing again! We have been a little inactive lately but were surprised when we came back to find so many wonderful changes!

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minibuzi, Austria

I'd love to host Paulo and Ana. I think they'd enjoy a trip to Vorarlberg in Austria. They could also visit Switzerland, Germany and Liechtenstein if they'll come to me because I live near all these countries :-)

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ChrissiePuh, Germany

And they should really see the Black Forest! If I get to host those cute two I will sure pay attention they will not fall into a Black Forest Cake or in Lake Titisee. But I will sure show them our beautiful landscape. My kids could take them to school and tell their story. In winter they can go skiing, in summer I will take them for a bike tour with plenty of occasions to take pretty pictures of them. I am also sure that those pictures turned into postcards will be very eligible in the postcrossing community. Thanks for the great idea.

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kessalia, United States of America

I would love to host! We could go to the beach and lighthouse and sand dunes here on Michigan's west coast.

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DragonBuddies, United States of America

We would love to host them in New Jersey! Kayleigh would be thrilled to introduce them to her post office, as well as her Kindergarten class for show and tell:)

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uscshameless, United States of America

I would love to host them here in Columbia, South Carolina! We can visit the state capitol and the oldest city in South Carolina, Charleston! They can go to some civil war sites there!

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Blogger, United States of America

All of a sudden, I wish I was a little plastic mail carrier :D

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mcbuchanan, Canada

They're also welcome in Winnipeg. If they come during the summer, they can come to Folklorama, a great multi-cultural festival!

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EricG73, Switzerland

If they wish to stop by Geneva, Switzerland, I'm sure I can offer shelter

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Gogge1, Denmark

Great idea. I would love to host them here in my part of Denmark

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Twoey, Canada

More than welcome in Toronto!

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sedna, Germany

Certainly would love to have them here in Berlin!

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moonlessnite, Canada

Oh, is that ever cleaver! I like the little film of the characters waving good bye!

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niobie, United States of America

I would love to host them in Sunny Southern California! :)

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serenalee, Hong Kong

They are soooo cute! I would love to host them in Hong Kong and show them around the historical side of Hong Kong island, which is fast disappearing from view. Or perhaps they might like to take in a view of Victoria Harbour, just steps from the Central Post Office! Hugs!

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sopmach77, Costa Rica

I would love to host them, I guess Costa Rica would be a great place for them to enjoy our summer I know how is like the mail in here.

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FairyFoot, United Kingdom

I'm sure they'd like to visit me in Wales, to see a UNESCO WHS, hear people speaking Welsh...

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wilmak, Netherlands


They are so cute maybe the want to visit me when I am on the campingsite this summer.

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Dorthe, Denmark

I forgot to ask: Postman Paulo and Postwoman Ana, have you made a homepage or perhabs a Yahoo-group were we can see pictures from your trips?
I hope so, it sounds like you are going to travel a lot.

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voenkie, Belgium

There is a room with a view ready in Scherpenheuvel - Belgium... They are always welcome.

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Elleke, Netherlands

Yeeeeaaahhh! Let them please visit my tiny village in the middle of Holland, beautiful area! We have only 6 streets and our only public thing is a mailbox! It would be surreal if someone would come by to have taken a picture with it!:-)
And, by the way, my son has lots of playmobil so maybe they can find a pet here! That's missing! ;-)
Best wishes, Ellen

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ains, United States of America

I'm sure they would love to visit Plymouth someday in the summer and enjoy a tour of America's Hometown!

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hoopsielv, United States of America

I live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes- Minnesota! My town is small and very rural. I'm sure that they would like to come and sit on our 60+ cm of snow!

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Laser, Netherlands

I would love to have them stop by my place. I could feed them erwtensoep and stamppot andijvie and spoil them rotten.
Greetings!

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jacksmom726, United States of America

I would love them to come visit me in Lisbon, Connecticut in the USA! We are located between many farms and live a peaceful life here! My son, JACKZAG, also does postcrossing, and he would love to see these two stop by for a while!

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Luziaceleste, Brazil

Paulo & Ana will enjoy São Paulo, and I can tour them through traffic jam and city lights. Feel very much welcome!

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Jools, United Kingdom

I would love to host them here in the UK and show them a nice red pillar postbox!

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Sailorgirl, Portugal

Please send them my way, I work on a cruise ship and they could go on a cruise of the magnificent Douro River & Valley ;)

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ipuenktchen, Iran

Welcome to IR, postman Paulo and postwomen Ana!!!!
I would be very happy to host you! even in june and in october we'll have Int'l meetups here. and a highlight
could be also the post-museum in tehran or to see any
of the IR world heritage sites or whatever..
pls let me know if you like to come here!!!!!

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imajica, Malaysia

lol, are they registered on ToyVoyagers.com or some 'independent' backpackers? :P (if they're in TV show me the link plssss??) I want them to meet up with Haris one day! :D

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roterrudis, Germany

This was my Idea! I have a playmobil guy who is traveling around the world... http://hans-the-backpacker.blogspot.com/
But if Paulo and Ana want to visit germany they are welcome in Stendal. Perhaps once a day Ana and Paulo can meet Hans the Backpacker and talk about their experience on their trips.

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raluk68, Romania

Hi Paulo and Ana! You are wellcome to visit me in Bucharest - it's an amazing place to visit (in many ways)! ;) Before you do, please ask for my address. I'll be waiting for you, to walk you around here. Greetings, Ralu

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Optimistine, Germany

Dear Paulo and Ana if you want to visit Germany you're very welcom to Kiel. I would show you my post box hidden behind an advertising column.

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swan, United States of America

Maybe they'd like to visit the southern part of California as well? I could show them Hollywood, maybe they'd even get lucky and meet a star. And of course I'd show them my city as well.

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PSHQuilts, United States of America

So charming! When Ana and Paulo are ready for some southern hospitality and soul food, send to me in Atlanta!

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sternchen730, Germany

If Paulo and Ana would like to explore Essen in Germany, the Cultural Capital of Europe 2010, I´ll show them some nice mailboxes!!!
Be my guests!!
(Playmobil friends and beds are also here to guarantee a comfortable stay!!!!!)

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juytters, Belgium

Hello and sweet greetings from the country of chocolate and waffles. I would like to host them in Belgium!!

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zany, Australia

Hi there from the land downunder - I would love to be a host. Imagine them seeing kangaroos and kolas.

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donnapost, United States of America

What a great idea! I would love for them to experience some "southern hospitality" in Atlanta. Send them my way.

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freshwater, United States of America

Brilliant! I definately want to host them sometime! I am a teacher in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA and hope to begin a postal service deliverty system within my school next year. The neighborhood post office is just a block away from the school, so we will take our "postal employees" on a tour. These two postmen would be a big attraction at our school, especially if I can post some of --what will be by then-- their extensive travelogue!

Can't wait to hear more of their travels and to have them visit here!

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sumares, Puerto Rico

Kawaii! Now I see what you were working on, Ana! The little figurines are very cute! Thanks for posting the Amazon link - I already placed an order! :)

The stop-motion animation is super cute!

Sunny Puerto Rico would love to be a host to these adorable mail carriers!

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clstew96, United States of America

What a fabulous travelling troupe! They should definitely spend a few days in NYC, see some sites and my two favorite post offices (radio city and Church St.) No postal world tour would be complete without a stop in the Big Apple!

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genikki, Brazil

I loved the Idea, and I'm sure the would like to know São Paulo. There are plenty places to see, so many things to do. I'd be glad to host them.

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xd0nn4x, United States of America

Wow wonderful! Hope they show up here on my wonderful Air Force base :)

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Aparna_s24, India

I would love to have them here at India!There is so much to see here! :)

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louise91, United States of America

They would be welcome here on Long Island. I'll paint my mailbox a wild color just for the occasion.

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enola, Austria

I love the idea and it would be great to host them. I would show them around Vienna, the capitol of Austria and would try to find a special mailbox for them to sit on ;-)

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parrotpat, United States of America

Love to have them visit in North Carolina. They could take a holiday to the beach!

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pooca, Finland

I could take them to visit at the Finnish post office as I'm working as a post (wo)man :-) I guarantee they will get a ride on a Finnish post bike!

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cbayha, United States of America

How wonderful! Just like "Flat Stanley"! They should definately come visit me here on Okinawa - they will enjoy the warm weather and the beautiful scenery!

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Naomi, Australia

Maybe they would like to visit me? I would take them to see a local attraction, the Scenic Railway. Its the steepest incline railway in the World!!!

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DJPick, United States of America

They are welcome to visit my part of Arkansas.

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einejacs, Malaysia

looking forward to host them in malaysia!

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Postmark, Australia

I'm sure they would enjoy a visit to Australia where I coud show them some older style post boxes, feel free to send them our way.

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Kuoltsi, Finland

I would love to host Paulo and Ana here in Kotka. Kotka is a very beautiful city, populated almost nothing but seaworkers. Something a little bit different, I suppose :)

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de88ie, United States of America

Cool idea! They are welcome to come to Texas!

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Bashfully, United States of America

Oh what fun! If they come visit me, in DC, we can go to the Library of Congress, the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, and to the US National Postal Museum... Plus, we have some very old post boxes since the city is quite old. I hope they can come see me for a few days!

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anismajid, Malaysia

Hi Paulo + Ana!! I'd love to host both of you if you are ever in this side of the world. :)

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irisseraphic, Taiwan

How lovely

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babarfan, United States of America

What a great trip Ana and Paulo are having. I think they must come to visit Scranton. PA home of the "Office" and Steamtown USA where they can have a ride on a steamtrain !!

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carola_, Netherlands

Oh this is too cute!
Hope they can come visit Japan some time :)

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efaaaa, Poland

Dear Ana and Paulo!

We (me and my postcrossing friends) are looking forward to meet you and show you our region.
Silesia is one of the most interesting region of Poland. It's very beautiful and there's a lot of things you can do.
We can travel all around Silesia looking for old post-offices, and if we get tired we can sit in a cosy café, with a warm cocoa, play scrabble and talk :)
I've got so many other excitinig things we can do on my mind but I'll keep them as a suprise, and I'll reveal them to you as soon as you come to my home. Looking forward to meet You! :)

Eva from Tychy and all her postcrossing's friends from Silesia

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StayHigh, Germany

Hey Paulo and Ana,
my girlfriend my son (8) and me are addicted to Postcrossing, we have three accounts, everybody his own and we write and write and write and write postcards. We can show you all the interressing sights of Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie, Televisiontower, The Wall (...the rest of it ;-)), Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate and so on. We hope you will visit us! You can meet the my son's Legopostmen and talk about your jobs :-) And i show you my vinyl collection and play my favorite record for you :-)

Happy Postcrossing from
StayHigh, lavi and mexxi :)

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schentendo, United States of America

They are more than welcome in Maryland if you'd like. I'd love to adopt them for a bit. :)

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Luxi, Luxembourg

They would be very welcome in Luxembourg to!

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Chunli, China

I woulk like to host them. If they want to visit Nanjing,China.

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