Estonia

September 16, 2006

The old part of Tallinn is as pretty as the old parts of the Vilnius and Riga. There were plenty of winding cobblestone streets that opened into squares.  There wasn’t of shortage of things to do.  For the shoppers in the group, there were plenty of places to buy amber, jewelry and wood crafts. For those into architecture, there were plenty of old buildings to look at, and for people like me, there were plenty of cafes to sit and watch the world go by while sipping a cup of coffee. Continue reading →

September 16, 2006

The name Tallinn is thought to have come from Ancient Estonian meaning Danish Town.  It is the capital of Estonia with a population of approximately 500,000 people.

The first stop in the morning was Kadriog’s Palace which houses the Museum of Foreign Art. Peter the Great help build it himself. In the back of the museum there were beautiful gardens.   Part of the Palace complex has become home to the President of Estonia. Continue reading →