Estonian Moonrise

Somewhere, I own at least 8 gray suits and 16 crisp white cotton shirts. But the woman looks at me doubtfully and gives me soap. 13 Sep 2013

No Estonian seems to have heard of Puka, especially the sceptical lady at the ticket counter. But it is on the map and I show it to her. 7 Sep 2013

People in twos and threes planting, raking. Raking the graves of a generation, mine. 29 Aug 2013

I persuade an Estonian officer who owns a kebab house to make me a fishburger. 12 Aug 2013

Landlady asks for money upfront. Later she tells me the reason: "You look like a man with no money". 28 July 2013

Tallinn emerges from the winter snow as Estonia emerges from 800 years of subservience. 10 July 2013

I regret my there is no tuxedo in my backpack. The evenings here really call for a dinner suit. 15 June 2013

tamsing 2019/04/23

Did you walk the forest trail from Tallinn to the Latvian border? I am in Massiaru near Kabli where you would have walked if you did it. Great blog 🙂

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alienheartbeat 2019/04/24

hi tamsing, no, I wasn’t aware of it.
I tend to be a little light on the pre-research, going to a place and then seeing where looks interesting.
I didn’t even know it would be a good idea to take a donkey (wink).

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A sea swim in the sunset, a woodpecker, and more – Walking without a donkey 2019/04/27

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