Day 2 - Tallinn

It was a bit cloudy first thing this morning but the sun gradually came out and it was a warm day.

After breakfast we made for the indoor market, which is very close to the railway station.  There were a lot of stalls, mostly selling ladies clothing and souvenirs, but not many people about.

Balti Jaam Market
 

We tried to find a coastal boardwalk that was shown on the map but the area was being redeveloped so we made our way to the harbour.  In the area we saw a lot of community gardens where herbs and vegetables were being grown and was free for anyone to pick.  We saw Lemon Balm, strawberries, tomatos, sage, thyme and chives.

Community Garden

Community Garden

 

We went into the old town and had coffee and cake in a lovely cafe before a bit more sightseeing to other places of interest including St Katherines Passage and Holy Spirit Church with a very attractive clock.

Viru Gate


Street in Tallinn Old Town

St Catherines Passage

St Catherines Passage


Tallinn Old town street

Holy Spirit Church

 
Oldest working clock in Tallinn at Holy Spirit Church

We then went to sit by Schnelli Lake Lake in the sunshine where we watched people coming to feed the ducks and pigeons.  One woman emptied a whole carrier bag of bird food around the lake side much to the delight of the wildlife.

View of Toompea Castle from Schnelli Lake

Schnelli Lake 
 

Schnelli Lake 

 We then walked back to the hotel through a park alongside the city walls and towers where there were more community gardens.

Tribute to Boris Yeltsin, who was Russian President at the time 
the Baltic Countries gained independance

 

Nunnadetagune (Behind the Nuns) Tower

Community garden

The Old Town walls and towers

Plant guide in the community gardens

After a rest at the hotel we went back to the Old Town for dinner at a restaurant in St Catherines Passage that we had seen earlier in the day and then for a drink at a German Beer House.

Town Hall and square

Our restaurant tonight

Paul ordered a large beer at the Beer House



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