A QSL in direct from... 2004 !

Not a joke : I finally received a QSL in direct (after my postage SAE + $) for a July 2004 QSO with Ana Maria CU2YK...  Better late than never, no ?

One of my firsts QSOs after my 2nd class license F4DZY...

Why in direct ? 1- CU2YK not bureau member   2- IOTA EU-003 !!! (not 175 as usually for Azores Islands).

Thank you very much Ana Maria !