We woke up to a rainy morning on our last day in Estonia. With our bellies full of Estonian breakfast (eggs, cheese on bread, yogurt drink, and pastries) we went off to explore the old city of Tallinn! The buildings are so tall yet all connected like a movie set. As we waled on the century old cobblestone, we felt a sense of history and culture. Some of the first buildings we passed housed guilds during the medieval times. "The Great Guild" building was quite amazing and was a guild of both rich merchants who were the only people allowed to sell salt or make and sell beer during the medieval times. In general, the fortress of Tallinn was split into two ports, and upper and the lower where knights and nobility were divided. The upper divide had an overlook that allowed us to see all of Tallinn, including churches, rooftops, and the ocean. At this stage in the trip, our group has become increasingly close and made for a more meaningful experience atop such a beautiful sight. even in the rain, we took pictures together and took in the beautiful sight. The city's center was like a movie set as well, with birds, large city hall building, and restaurants creating a circle around an open space. There is a circle in the center of the city center where one is supposed to stand, make a wish, and turn nine times. This "city of competition" and "city of salt" was magical and memorable! The age of the city illustrated Estonian culture and beauty. We felt so lucky to experience such.
-Sarah Kahn
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