Tallinn

We have been sooo busy we have got lazy with our blog entries, so here is a little update. Working at Red Emperor has been really fun because we get to meet other travellers. In the hostel kitchen cooking up some dinner or a visiting pub crawl in the bar we get to hear their stories and tell ours.  We have also met some really cool locals in the bar (who are their 5 out of 7 days), many did a double take when Arvi introduced himself with an Estonian name in an Australian accent. The staff are all so much fun, with an even mix between travelling Australians and local Estonians.

Freedom square at night

Checking guests into the hostel is fun because we can show them where to go and what to look out for. Whether its tasty pancakes at Compressor, cheap soup and pastries at Ill Draakon or the pirukad kiosk- perfect stomach filler after a night out.

On our days off we have been venturing out around Tallinn; the old town and surrounding areas. Our little excursions have involved sight seeing, trying out some restaurants, pubs and clubs or just getting our bearings around old town and navigating through the streets.

Vanalinn is beautiful. Twisting cobble stone streets with beautiful old buildings. It’s very easy to get lost, but fun to find a new path home.

Town hall square

We have started to take Estonian language lessons to improve our understanding of how the language works. So far it’s like being back in primary school, with many different cases being used to form a sentence. Interesting, but confusing at times. It’ll help a lot with some study and practice on the Estos at Red Emperor. We really look forward to holding a conversation and understanding what is being said when Estonians think we can’t understand them!

Since arriving in Tallinn, we have caught up with some relatives who have all been so hospitable and welcoming. We had a lovely lunch and chat with Anne and Kanni and will catch up with them again soon. We also have been enjoying spending time with Elina and Maile, who have taken us to see some of the sights inTallinn. We are looking forward to visiting the rest of the family in Viljandi at the end of April. We also have plans to visit Arvi's relatives in Haapsalu soon.

Thats all for now, more on our Estonian adventures soon.
Miss you all xx