Estonia.

LOOKING ACROS THE ROOFTOPS OF TALLIN.

THE ENTRANCE TO THE "OLDE " TOWN OF TALLIN.

Street scene Old Town Tallinn.

MY SOUVENIR CARD OF MY VISIT TO THIS BEAUTUL CITY OF TALLIN.

Tallinn.: ESTONIA.:

                                                                                                                                                                                

Tallinn.: ESTONIA.         THE MOSCOW TO TALLINN "TALLINNA EXPRESS #23."
A very heavy downpour just after I arrive at the "Leningradsky" Railway Station , and then  a short wait for the train sees my exit out of Moscow and heading for Tallinn in Estonia..after hearing so much of this lovely place and its people it was with great interest  and anticipation that I look forward to my destination..I have a good bed for the night in a four bed "Kupeny"..with lovely clean sheets and a hot cup of tea not long after the train departs Moscow..The difference is noticeable not very long after crossing the border into Estonia..The .traffic , cars, roads many things that immediately grab your attention I was really taken by the sophistication  of these Baltic countries, as it is very quickly recognised after Moscow. The lovely well dressed women to be seen everywhere.There is much more colour here !!
   I was met at the Tallinn Station at an early hour by the manager of the Hostel  that I had booked from Moscow. At first this is difficult as I have lost my cards when I was robbed.. Well...what a wonderful man, and I soon learn his family went to Australia to settle after WWII. Here he is back in his home again after many years, now  running a very successful buisiness I can't believe how much  I am spoilt while staying here. . I will never forget the generosity that was shown to me while on my stay here.. This card shows a panoramic scene of the City of Tallinn a real "chocolate box" scenery is to be viewed everywhere.. I fall in love with this place and its people.. as someone else once said  "I shall return"..Time went by quickly with so much to see and do and everyday spending some time in the old city...absolutely beautiful.This was a souvenir card I posted home from my visit and my stop "Around The World by Train" journey. Posted 17 May 2010.
MOSCOW TO TALLINN 1000 KILOMETERS +   COST $130.00 US.