Taking it Easy in Estonia

Estonia! You are so lovely. Well at least you would be if it wasn't raining and raining and raining. Remember how I said I had such good weather in Vienna? Well it has not come back since. 2 straight weeks of rain. Its not that I mind it so much, but when its cold and raining it makes wandering cities a lot less fun. On the plus side I have been in some great cafes and I have read a lot of books.

I am now traveling solo only in name. At the bus station in Riga I met Kevin and Laura who are from Quebec and PEI respectively. We chatted on the bus, stayed at the same hostel and we are going to Helsinki together tomorrow. They are a lot of fun. I think they appreciate another voice besides just the other person and I am glad for the companionship. But dont worry, I still miss you Dzido.

The hostel I am staying at is alright. My room is also a min-gold course, which is kinda cool. But there are too many drunk Australians. As for Tallinn itself, this is about as close as you get to a medieval village without a time travel machine. The buildings are authentically medieval. A castle still overlooks the cobblestone streets and townhall that was built in 1402. Its really amazing to see. When you see a car drive by it looks out of place. Almost like watching a period movie and then seeing a BWM plow through and ruin the shot. Definitely one of the most beautiful cities I have been to, though I think I say that a lot.

Tomorrow I am off to Helsinki and the high prices of Scandinavia. No train or bus this time, I am traveling in style on a ferry!

Again, sorry about the lack of pictures, I am limited by the technology :(