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.
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Merisotilaantorihenge.
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Early sun on the pigeonvane.
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Early sun glossing on the brick of the apartment blocks.
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Early sun on the Foreign Ministry.
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Early sun on the buildings near Senaatintori.
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Early sun on the cathedral.
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Early sun on Stockmann.
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Early sun on the Forum and Hufvudstadsbladet buildings on Mannerheimintie.
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Arriving at Länsisatama, the Western Harbor, southwest of downtown.
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Walkin' to the ferry, sun now much whiter.
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Colorful!