The Baltics

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Dear All,

Our travels have taken us via London to Eastern Europe. Apologies to all of our friends in London, but we sent those photos home on our computer, so none could be uploaded on to our blog. We had an awesome time catching up with mates in London, and wish them well.

We have made it to the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania... all quite similar but with their own individual charms. Here are the photos from our journey through these countries...

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Photos

Tallinn
Our first stop in the Baltics

Old Town
One of many views from above the Old Town... the newer parts of the city are still influenced by their soviet past and not nearly as pretty

Time out
Just taking a break from touring the city

GT relaxing as well
She also managed to find a cool spot to take it easy

Near the Town Square
Looking for a place to have dinner

Pirita Beach
A quiet stroll just out of Tallinn

Raekoja Plats
Enjoying the night lights

Parnu
We stopped at this small beach town, south of Tallinn, and figured that this diner must be good

Riga
This was our favourite of the Baltic cities

Sigulda
A day trip from Riga

A view from above
We found this bar that overlooked almost all of Riga

Up close
A little closer to one of the spires

Freedom Monument
Only 16 years since being ruled by Communism, the Latvians are now happy to have their freedom

Vilnius' Gates of Dawn
Our third and final city was Vilnius, pictured here is the entrance to their Old Town

Island Castle
A day trip from Vilnius

The outside of a Church
There is no lack of churches in this part of the world

The inside of a Church
Quite a lot of money was spent on these buildings back in the day

Quirky Vilnius
We found a few whacky things around town, like this egg on a nest of real twigs

The streets of Vilnius
On our way out of town