#127: Fifth postcard from New Caledonia

The Loyalty Islands 

Sealife, landscape and handshake stamps

Received from Arlène from Nouméa.

The New Caledonian crow is renowned for its intelligence.

#127: Fourth postcard from New Caledonia

Windsurfing

Sea life and Melanesian Art Festival stamps

Received from Arlène from Nouméa.

The Lapita people migrated to the New Caledonia region around 15,000 BC.

#127: Third postcard from New Caledonia

Views of New Caledonia

New banknotes of New Caledonia

Received from Arlène from Nouméa.

Nickel is a major New Caledonian export.

#127: Second postcard from New Caledonia

Ile de Pins

Beach-scape, fish and commemorative stamps

Received from Arlène from Nouméa.

New Caledonia holds an independence referendum this year (as does Old Caledonia).

#127: First postcard from New Caledonia

Double postcard showing views of nature and landscapes

Amazing bird and flower stamps

Received from Arlène from Nouméa.

New Caledonia is 750 miles east of Australia and 10,026 miles east of Metropolitan France.