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Day 1: Culture. Shock!

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June 29th 2012
Published: June 29th 2012
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Wasn't expecting to come on this trip! Within a few hours of receiving a phone call, I'd packed and arrived at Manchester Airport in preparation for the flight to London and on to Riga and Tallinn.

Today was just a day to look around ... the pictures tell the story!

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Le Curishals Orts
Ever Onward
Ever Onward
Having been made an offer I couldn't refuse, I left 30 years of (office) work behind and now 'work' outdoors. As Nehru so neatly said, we live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Thus, with eyes open and asking questions, I hope to continue learning through experience and travel, as these are as education in themselves. Happy reading - I shall be happy travelling ... c",) ... full info
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Like Banksy - this is me!Like Banksy - this is me!
Like Banksy - this is me!
My Hotel - TallinnMy Hotel - Tallinn
My Hotel - Tallinn
Very utilitarian yet surprisingly Zen! Despite looking as though Alexandr Orlov is in residence, I do have my own jacuzzi!
The drink was nice, but the Russian biscuits were ... well ... c*appyThe drink was nice, but the Russian biscuits were ... well ... c*appy
The drink was nice, but the Russian biscuits were ... well ... c*appy
Independence MonumentIndependence Monument
Independence Monument
Situated in Freedom Square, one of the towers of the City Wall can be seen in the background.
Toompea CastleToompea Castle
Toompea Castle
View from Toompea over the old cityView from Toompea over the old city
View from Toompea over the old city
Alexander Nevsky CathedralAlexander Nevsky Cathedral
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Alexander Nevsky CathedralAlexander Nevsky Cathedral
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Viru Gate into TallinnViru Gate into Tallinn
Viru Gate into Tallinn
MuurivaheMuurivahe
Muurivahe
The city walls are visible above the street
MuurivaheMuurivahe
Muurivahe
Old Town SquareOld Town Square
Old Town Square
City WallCity Wall
City Wall
The Towers of the Old TownThe Towers of the Old Town
The Towers of the Old Town
The City Walls (and Tower)The City Walls (and Tower)
The City Walls (and Tower)
St. Olav's ChurchSt. Olav's Church
St. Olav's Church
At the time it was built, this was the tallest building ... in the world
Seaplane HarbourSeaplane Harbour
Seaplane Harbour
TV Tower from the Seaplane HarbourTV Tower from the Seaplane Harbour
TV Tower from the Seaplane Harbour
Quite a lot of vehicles like this just lying around!Quite a lot of vehicles like this just lying around!
Quite a lot of vehicles like this just lying around!
Old HansaOld Hansa
Old Hansa
I'm assuming they do stop once there are no more clothes to remove.I'm assuming they do stop once there are no more clothes to remove.
I'm assuming they do stop once there are no more clothes to remove.


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