April 16: trip to Tallinn 1

In the fourth installment of our spring blitz of field trips, we took a long day trip straight across the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn, Estonia.

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We had to arise exceedingly early to catch the morning ferry, but the sun was up to greet us already. This was at 6:15 AM.

Merisotilaantorihenge.

Early sun on the pigeonvane.

Early sun glossing on the brick of the apartment blocks.

Early sun on the Foreign Ministry.

Early sun on the buildings near Senaatintori.

Early sun on the cathedral.

Early sun on Stockmann.

Early sun on the Forum and Hufvudstadsbladet buildings on Mannerheimintie.

Arriving at Länsisatama, the Western Harbor, southwest of downtown.

Walkin' to the ferry, sun now much whiter.

Colorful!