Monday, August 15, 2011

A quick update (and a neat photo)

I'm in Tallinn, Estonia.  I got here because it was A LOT cheaper to fly out of than St. Petersburg, Russia and I thought it would be neat to see a bit of the Baltic States...  It is a neat town and I found myself thinking I'd like to spend a little more time here.  Unfortunately, that's what is happening, but my time is in the airport and not the city center!  The flight I'd booked no longer exist (and for some reason Expedia only tried to connect with me via my work email which I'd archived till the end of my Sabbatical, even though they sent a confirmation for another email of mine).  Anyway, I'm off to Scotland and on the 24th, will board a ship for the US...   The photo below was taken in St. Petersburg on Saturday night.  That's the Hermitage in the background (what a unique art collection).

In another month, maybe I can catch up with blogs!

15 comments:

  1. That IS a neat photo! Wow - you are seeing so many delightful sights. And you get to go to my favorite place, Scotland. Kiss the ground for me. :)

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  2. Definitely a neat photo. A building aflame with light.

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  3. The Baltic Countries, especially Latvia and Estonia, are pretty neat. You really need a lot of time to adequately explore them.

    Cheers.

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  4. Oh my this is such a cool photo! You look good and like you are enjoying your trip! I really appreciate reading and keeping up to date on your journey, (Blogger issues still on my commenting on the other blog grrr!) and Scotland on the 24th how cool is that. Can't wait to see some photos from there! Stay happy and cool!

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  5. You must be building a wonderful collections of memories.

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  6. A great photo and a wonderful memento!!

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  7. Thanks. Last I read about you, you were in Beijing. Hope I get to find out about the leg between.

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  8. Wow gorgeous photo You must have had a fantastic time. What ashame about the flight. Enjoy Scotland It is beautiful A bit like New Zeland

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  9. Very cool pic! Hope you enjoy the remainder of your trip.

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  10. that's a nice shot. Like the golden touch in the picture.

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  11. It is one of the best travel photos I've seen. I have caught up on your other posts written during your Sabbatical, but will leave my comment here. I envy you this trip and thank you for sharing it with us. Travel safely and happily.

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  12. Sorry posting here since your other blog tells me I don't have access to it, before it just wouldn't let me comment but didn't have that off limits message! Here's my comment for your recent riding the rails.

    I was just wondering this morning where you may be and then presto there you are! Sounds as though things are moving along well! Take care! I so enjoy the look of that train!

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  13. I'll try following that blog again and see if that helps. Hope things are moving smoothly, enjoy!

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