March 14-15
I wanted to explore all of the Scandinavian/Baltic countries but of course there are time, financial and visa considerations. Wanted to get to Russia and Iceland, but my roomies and I ended up going to Tallin, Estonia and Helsiniki, Finland for a weekend.
Estonia became communist and part of the USSR after WWII, but gained its independence again in 1991 and also a part of the EU. We flew into Tallin on a Friday and this was evident right from the start with the attitude of the people that we encountered. We stayed near the Old Town, which is the nicest part of Tallin from what I saw.
The weather was awful while we were in Tallin, cold and rainy!! However, Tallin was an interesting spot and maybe going in better weather would make for a better experience.
Photos:
1 - Rocio and I at our first dinner on our weekend away. It was here that we learned that ordering the cheapest item on the menu is not the best idea - sometimes you get what you pay for.
2, 3, 4 - The old town of Tallin at night
5 - Me in front of the gate of the old town
6, 7, 8 - Views of Tallin from our city bus tour. The buildings have that old commie feel and the circle windows are typical of Estonia.
April 1, 2008
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