This post is brief.. but that's because we're busy enjoying ourselves..
Before we set off on a fairly straightforward 200km trip to Tartu, Estonia's second city, we take a trip on Sigulda's cable car across the river. Well worth doing it was too.
After a smooth trip on uncongested roads we find our Estonia camp, which is also a marina. We settle in, pitching right next to the moored boats with a great view of the passing river traffic. To complete the day, we are then taken out for a great meal by a tour member who has his 75th birthday.
Day 2
The next day is spent in Tartu, some of it with a guide, the rest exploring by ourselves - which is great; we probably all need a little time.
Obviously a socialist building; look which way it's leaning... There again, it depends where you're coming from..
Town hall and square
Two lovers captured for all time in 'The City of Good Thoughts'.
We visit the renowned University and its museum, the old cathedral and a rather wonderful old Lutheran brick church, St. John's, containing a large number of terracotta figures.
The old cathedral, now housing the university museum. We climb the old tower...
St. John's: after admiring the figures we climb the tower, of course.
Like much of the Baltic states, Estonia has had a traumatic history and this is reflected in the lack of Gothic buildings in Tartu so this church is important indeed.
Getting closer to our goal..
But it's a long drive back..
Anyway, we think Tartu is a wonderful old town with its young vibrant feel. All the Estonians we meet are friendly and helpful.
What a good visit.
Lake Peipus tomorrow, all being well.
Before we set off on a fairly straightforward 200km trip to Tartu, Estonia's second city, we take a trip on Sigulda's cable car across the river. Well worth doing it was too.
After a smooth trip on uncongested roads we find our Estonia camp, which is also a marina. We settle in, pitching right next to the moored boats with a great view of the passing river traffic. To complete the day, we are then taken out for a great meal by a tour member who has his 75th birthday.
Day 2
The next day is spent in Tartu, some of it with a guide, the rest exploring by ourselves - which is great; we probably all need a little time.
Obviously a socialist building; look which way it's leaning... There again, it depends where you're coming from..
Town hall and square
Two lovers captured for all time in 'The City of Good Thoughts'.
We visit the renowned University and its museum, the old cathedral and a rather wonderful old Lutheran brick church, St. John's, containing a large number of terracotta figures.
The old cathedral, now housing the university museum. We climb the old tower...
St. John's: after admiring the figures we climb the tower, of course.
Like much of the Baltic states, Estonia has had a traumatic history and this is reflected in the lack of Gothic buildings in Tartu so this church is important indeed.
Getting closer to our goal..
But it's a long drive back..
Anyway, we think Tartu is a wonderful old town with its young vibrant feel. All the Estonians we meet are friendly and helpful.
What a good visit.
Lake Peipus tomorrow, all being well.
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