The theme for this year’s cruise was Scandinavia and The Baltic
because of the ports of call we would be traveling to. Many of us, who have
cruised with Dave Koz and Friends at Sea
before, joke that this is more than a terrific way to travel. It is
a process from beginning to end that makes dreams come true. I’d never heard of
the city of Tallinn but was familiar with the country of Estonia.
Situated along the coast of the Baltic Sea, Estonia is one
of three countries that had at one time been a part of the Soviet Union. Today,
it is an independent nation which is also a part of the European Union. One of
the first things that I noticed, on the chilly morning of our arrival, was the
combination of historical and modern structures.
Established as the capital
city in medieval times, Estonia is beautiful. Quick commutes to virtually any part of the city makes it
convenient for tourists with strict schedules. We visited some of the important
attractions and landmarks in the area. These included Old Town, Pirita, and
Viimsi. Imagine my surprise when we went in search of a cappuccino and found a
fully functional and expansive shopping mall.
The Strawberry Crème Cappuccino was absolutely delicious but
it was soon time to return to the ship. Norman
Brown, Jonathan Fritzen, and Marcus
Anderson were on the lineup for the selection of jazz venues on board and
we were ready to enjoy them!
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