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Jumbuck - ARC Baltic - Tallinn



Tallinn Old Town

Spent three days here in Pirita, the yacht marina 6 km east of Tallinn itself. The marinas big, plenty of space for the 27 rally boats to park up, and a bonus of finger pontoons for the smaller boats like ours. We are finding what with the volume of alcohol and combo of exhaustion, being able to step off and on is pure luxury!

Afraid we missed out on the organised tour of the old city (drink inspired oversleep), but grabbed a bus and wandered around solo. Nice. Millions of beer halls, restaurants, and Estonians strolling around in medieval costumes.

The ARC team had organised a team evening meal the night before we left. Very good.

The facilities at the marina were adequate. Superb supermarket within walking distance, possibly one of the widest range of products I've ever seen anywhere, and a good example of hoe Estonia is hauling itself into the western world.

Locals very friendly. They seem terrified of the Russian Federation and whilst there, we witnessed a military exercise with a few old Estonian ships, and some very modern US ones. Guess the current situation in Ukraine is keeping everyone on their toes, and makes our soon to be entry into Russia, all the more exciting.

On. On.

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