A big part of this European trip included research for my
writing, both before we traveled and after we set sail. Reading about Tallinn
was interesting and got me excited for the trip. Actually arriving in the city
and seeing it with my own eyes was another thing altogether. I thought that I
knew what the experience was going to be but it truly was so much more.
Walking the cobblestone streets and seeing the gothic
influence in the buildings was amazing. These mixed in with modern structures
and businesses harmonized with so many of the other cities in this part of the
world. As usual we took a hop-on hop-off bus tour to see the things that we’d
read about.
St. Mary’s Cathedral, the Tallinn TV Tower, Toompea Castle, and
many other attractions were on our list. These were a part of the things that were expected. We had
no idea that on one of our tour buses would be a familiar face. The world is
definitely large but it would seem that it’s small at the same time.
An
elementary teacher of my husband’s was there on the bus with us. A conversation
about states and travel brought this truth about. How awesome and humbling to
go around the world only to find another surprising connection. The Speed of Life is absolutely a
real thing that makes its way back around.
It was inspiring, as well to see this woman not letting age
or anything else keep her from what she loves. Travel and jazz are included
among these things. Swirling around our conversation was the anticipation of Richard Elliot, a featured headliner
for the main performance.
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