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Monday, July 30, 2018

Short Leg Gate Tower - Tallinn


 Throughout centuries, the short leg gate tower next to the Danish King's garden has kept the lower town of Tallinn separate from Toompea Hill. The short leg gate tower is one of the most haunted places in Tallinn.
 People had witnessed many times a monk on his knees in front of the crucified, in a room that used to be for lifting the lattice. People also saw monks dancing around a table in a red hue.


 Thankfully we were there in the day. I can't imagine the feeling if we were there at night. 


Maiden Tower - Tallinn

It was a totally different experience exploring the Baltic states / Poland on a package trip. It was an enjoyable trip, if not for the fact of the change of weather and as a result was suffering from heat rash from the trip. 
Here we are on 5 June on our 2nd leg on Finnair to Tallinn. I did not really enjoy the flight experience on Finnair.
Old town of Tallin

Standing by the walls

Maiden's Tower, the 14th century tower, one of the more famous of Tallinn's medieval defence towers, was recently renovated and reopened a museum, complete with an exhibition hall in its vaulted cellar. Like all package tours, we only get to see the exterior part of the tower but not the museum.


The tower was damaged during the Livonian War (1558-1583), putting an end to its military and defence functions. After World War II, one of Estonia's top architects, Karl Burman, made his home here. Thorough reconstruction was launched in 1968.

Caffe Cordina (Valletta) / Malta

 Dinner Time 
We ended our day at Valletta with an early dinner of western food at Caffe Cordina located at the old palazzo at the bustling streets of Valletta
 Rabbit meat with vegetables and fries
 Chicken Burger with fries ( too much fries)
 2 scopes of ice-cream - simply refreshing
 1-1 for Kinnie

Friday, July 27, 2018

Valletta Sculptures and Statues (Malta)

 
Valletta, the 2018 Capital of Culture, is not only a city full of history shown in its architecture but also its art.

We were fascinated by the sculptures and art installations we found at Valletta. Here are some of them.





 The knot







Swensens ( NEX)

For the month of March, it was none other than Anthony's Birthday. Here we are at Swensens with his Legion friends. Being a cool card member, Anthony had a free sundae for this birthday month.

 Meat Balls
 Fried Mushrooms

 Soursop 
 Breaded Chicken
 Chicken in the basket
 With Legionaries 
 Ice-cream Time


 Judith, Agatha, and Angela enjoying their ice-cream
 The birthday boy

Pat & Anthony