Thursday, 06-June-2024


On my first afternoon in Tallinn, I wandered.

I was feeling a bit stiff legged, and after fortifying myself with some food I headed off on a walk around the harbor promenade at the suggestion of one of the baristas that had helped with that initial fortification. It was nearby, had a neat view of the harbor, and felt like the right spot to just take the chance for a simple stretch of the legs.

I did get the chance to stretch my legs, but I also got so much more.

I got…

Placards.

That’s right, dear readers – Estonia provided me with my one true love from this trip. Information on, and insights into, the world of the Reid Promenade… and a bit of oceangoing history to boot. In both Estonian and English, no less!

I walked, read, and learned.

I enjoyed the sun on my skin and the pavement under my shoes – I found a beach, and traded pavement and shoes for sand and toes. I wandered, lingered, and enjoyed myself.

I came upon a statue, appreciated it, and moved on.

It was a good stretch, and a great introduction to the Baltics!