DAY 79 - AUG 28 - TALLINN to HELSINKI
After my long stay in Tallinn I hopped on a very large roll-on, roll-off ferry to Helsinki. Tallinn isn't a terribly large town and I was staying pretty close to the harbor.
It was a great weather day and a pleasant 50 mile crossing of the Gulf of Finland. The pictures are all of the Tallinn harbor area and from the ferry that I was on. You can see the large cruise ships and some nice city views as I departed.
I did get some photos in Helsinki, but I'm grouping those with the ones I took the following morning.
Route;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3998232438
Relive;
https://www.relive.cc/view/gh39683944662
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4Vow-4g6X2LFXRde?e=bP0L8A
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Friday, August 30, 2019
EUROPE - 2019 - DAY 78
DAY 78 - AUG 27 - TALLINN
After a full rest day I was ready and with a slight sense of obligation to myself and my fans to see the old part of Tallinn. And what a city it is! Then again, especially as an American living in a country that is 250 years old, you have to be impressed with a place that is 800 years old!
I'll let the photos speak for themselves, but it is an extraordinary city, and really nice to walk the old cobblestone streets. I did clamber up a section of the old wall open to tourists and walked along it for some outstanding views of the old city.
I got a few pictures of placards that provided a bit of history and of course there is the source of all knowledge available;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4RoqnCSOtU8-G2oC?e=fMtSsY
I'll let the photos speak for themselves, but it is an extraordinary city, and really nice to walk the old cobblestone streets. I did clamber up a section of the old wall open to tourists and walked along it for some outstanding views of the old city.
I got a few pictures of placards that provided a bit of history and of course there is the source of all knowledge available;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4RoqnCSOtU8-G2oC?e=fMtSsY
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
EUROPE - 2019 - DAY 76
DAY 76 - AUG 25 - RAPLA to TALLINN
It was a relaxing short day into Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. For a decent sized city I thought the atmosphere was much less frenetic than other cities that I have encountered.
I went through some very nice and wealthy looking suburbs before reaching the city on excellent bicycle paths. I took a few photos of the more modern areas before settling in for a three night stay. I am nearing the end of the trip.
Route;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3988153570
Relive;
https://www.relive.cc/view/gh39528033414
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4GWP4G_pG2iylL-Y?e=z3Pags
It was a relaxing short day into Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. For a decent sized city I thought the atmosphere was much less frenetic than other cities that I have encountered.
I went through some very nice and wealthy looking suburbs before reaching the city on excellent bicycle paths. I took a few photos of the more modern areas before settling in for a three night stay. I am nearing the end of the trip.
Route;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3988153570
Relive;
https://www.relive.cc/view/gh39528033414
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4GWP4G_pG2iylL-Y?e=z3Pags
Monday, August 26, 2019
EUROPE - 2019 - DAY 75
DAY 75 - AUG 24 - PARNU to RAPLA
Another splendid day traveling in Estonia from Parnu to Rapla. Got some photos in Parnu on my way out. Had a few dirt and gravel bits today which weren't too bad, but kept me wandering if they would get nasty.
Saw some blue bales, horsies, and was on a nice bike trail for awhile. The building with the cars in front was my digs for the night.
Route;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3984539983
Relive;
https://www.relive.cc/view/gh39477737437
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4FQlhD307m_haKrr?e=PEfjn4
Another splendid day traveling in Estonia from Parnu to Rapla. Got some photos in Parnu on my way out. Had a few dirt and gravel bits today which weren't too bad, but kept me wandering if they would get nasty.
Saw some blue bales, horsies, and was on a nice bike trail for awhile. The building with the cars in front was my digs for the night.
Route;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3984539983
Relive;
https://www.relive.cc/view/gh39477737437
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4FQlhD307m_haKrr?e=PEfjn4
EUROPE - 2019 - DAY 74
DAY 74 - AUG 23 - DZENI to PARNU
Another day mostly along the coast without many views of same. I did cross into Estonia, my 12th country of the trip. The temperatures are much more to my liking now that I am further north.
Parnu has some nice beaches which I did not see as I arrived kind of late and didn't explore.
Here is some info about Parnu;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A4rnu
Route;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3980932785
Relive;
https://www.relive.cc/view/gh39425310451
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4E6t2tmFFe1VaCax?e=Ly7h0c
Another day mostly along the coast without many views of same. I did cross into Estonia, my 12th country of the trip. The temperatures are much more to my liking now that I am further north.
Parnu has some nice beaches which I did not see as I arrived kind of late and didn't explore.
Here is some info about Parnu;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A4rnu
Route;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3980932785
Relive;
https://www.relive.cc/view/gh39425310451
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4E6t2tmFFe1VaCax?e=Ly7h0c
EUROPE - 2019 - DAY 73
DAY 73 - AUG 22 - RIGA to DZENI
More photos of Riga as I left after my 2nd night. The modern parts of the city are as impressive as the old parts, with some wild architecture. Here is the wiki info on Riga;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riga
The road north had some very narrow shoulders with some big truck traffic, and although running along the Baltic Sea, afforded very few glimpses of the water due to forest cover.
The last picture is where I stayed and is not really in or near a town, and was very nice.
Route;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3977735892
Relive;
https://www.relive.cc/view/gh39376249010
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4DNyYBIUIr8FvmGK?e=YOq3vC
More photos of Riga as I left after my 2nd night. The modern parts of the city are as impressive as the old parts, with some wild architecture. Here is the wiki info on Riga;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riga
The road north had some very narrow shoulders with some big truck traffic, and although running along the Baltic Sea, afforded very few glimpses of the water due to forest cover.
The last picture is where I stayed and is not really in or near a town, and was very nice.
Route;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3977735892
Relive;
https://www.relive.cc/view/gh39376249010
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4DNyYBIUIr8FvmGK?e=YOq3vC
Sunday, August 25, 2019
EUROPE - 2019 - DAY 71
DAY 71 - AUG 20 - SERENE to RIGA
Another fine day as I headed northwest in Latvia, more or less along the Daugava River, which runs right into Riga, the capital.
Pretty countryside and then another beautiful old city where I stayed right in the middle. I planned a two night stay and lucky me; it rained the next day. More rest for the weary. I did get a few photos the day of my arrival.
I'll have more to say and more photos the day of my departure.
Route;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3970357480
Relive;
https://www.relive.cc/view/gh39268163042
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4BfXnhQabT8pbtbz?e=Ewli9z
Another fine day as I headed northwest in Latvia, more or less along the Daugava River, which runs right into Riga, the capital.
Pretty countryside and then another beautiful old city where I stayed right in the middle. I planned a two night stay and lucky me; it rained the next day. More rest for the weary. I did get a few photos the day of my arrival.
I'll have more to say and more photos the day of my departure.
Route;
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3970357480
Relive;
https://www.relive.cc/view/gh39268163042
Pictures;
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuvSBXwonxKx4BfXnhQabT8pbtbz?e=Ewli9z
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