Going to Tallinn, Estonia, was an optional tour. At the tour briefing in October, we were informed that usually everybody would opt for it.
It was the second last day of our tour.
It was a 2.5 hour cruise trip.
We were told that ang mohs are very kiasu and would queue up way before the gantry opening time.
=Moomin is a Finnish brand and product. The mascot is a hippo.
We went to the windy sundeck to get some pictures taken
Our guided tour by a local guide.
I asked our tour manager what this structure was but she didn't seem to know either.
Everybody was intrigued by that castle
The guide launched into a lengthy talk about the orthodox church's history. It was interesting but much was forgotten.
A bird's eye view from the top of the town
The tour manager said this wall was vandalised due to some hatred and was worth taking. Not sure why but we were in a rush, so just take.
We were left at the Christmas Market at the Town Square and given three hours to shop around on our own before our meet-up with the tour manager down some unfamiliar street.
It was a rainy day. It was a good thing the tour manager forecasted the weather and asked us to bring an umbrella along. I borrowed an umbrella from the hotel reception before I boarded the coach.
It was cold. The Christmas Market had many stalls selling glogi of different kinds but we didn't want to drink that. I found a coffee stall that sold a cup of coffee at 5 euro. I immediately bought one cup. The guy hesitated before asking me,"Do you know about the cup system?"
I replied," No."
He explained to me that I would pay 2 euro for a cup and if I returned the cup at a green stall, I would get the 2 euro back.
I found the green stall with a bit of effort by asking around.
Since it was rainy, I didn't want my mother to walk in the rain the whole day. I decided to find a cosy cafe to hide out.
I chanced upon this shop near the Christmas Market. I browsed the menu and found 'bear stew'.
I was disappointed by Nili's bear soup but wanted to give bear meat another shot.
The pretty waitress gave us a table for two and I placed an order for the stew.
Surprisingly, it was much better than the famous Nili Restaurant's fanfare.
Meat was more tender and stew was more flavourful.
We left two satisfied customers.
Then we went into a souvenir shop to check out the local handicrafts before leaving to meet the tour manager to leave Tallinn.
Time in Tallinn was too short but it was enlightening to know about the small country of Estonia.
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