Soviet Symbols

As you can imagine, the Estonians were keen to get rid of most Soviet Symbols after independence. However there are still a few around if you look carefully. The building pictured here is my favourite in Estonia. It has an interesting design compared to most of Tallinn's drab soviet blocs designed in the 1950's. The Star at the top of the spire is great. It's so awful and awesome all at the same time!!!





















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Viljandi - Southern Estonia

Viljandi is the home of Sirli's grandparents. It is a smallish town in Southern Estonia. Its most famous sight is Viljandi Castle, which has been in ruins since the 1700's. With the fall of the castle, the town lost it's importance. Since then there's been bugger all to do in Viljandi except lie in the sun and swim in the lake, which is fine by me. You can see the lake in the picture to the left. On the otherside of the lake from where this photo is taken, Sirli's Granfather has a summer house.





Summer Houses are where Estonian's go in Summer to get away from the towns and enjoy the brief Summer. Sirl's Grandfather is lucky enough to have a pool. He also has a great garden, with lots of vegetables, flowers, berries and fruit trees growing.

The Sherrin even made an appearance, probably the first time the Kangaroo brand has been sighted in Viljandi!! You can see it just near the pool.