#133: Fourth postcard from Ascension Island

The rockhoppers of Tristan da Cunha

Black bar soldier fish

Received from Gráinne from Ireland.

In January 2005, the Royal Mail admitted that Ascension Island had not received any post since the previous October because they had been sending it to Asuncion, Paraguay, by mistake.

#133: Third postcard from Ascension Island

Green Mountain

Fire worm stamp

Received from Trevor from Two Boats.

A variety of introduced mammals including donkeys, sheep, cats and rats decimated most of the native and endemic flora of Ascension Island.

#133: Second postcard from Ascension Island

Sister Peaks and Two Boats Village

Fire worm stamp

Received from Kiesan from Two Boats.

Ascension Island hosts one of five ground antennae that assist in the operation of the GPS navigational system.

#133: First postcard from Ascension Island

Ascension lily

Fire worm stamp

Received from Tyanne from Two Boats.

Ascension Island is in the equatorial waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, around 1,000 mi. from the coast of Africa and 1,400 mi. from the coast of South America.