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First they gave us effective business meetings, then they gave us Skype.© www.uncorneredmarket.com
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Vormsi island off the coast of Estonia (near Haapsalu) was primarily inhabited by ethnic Swedes before World War II. They were evacuated to Sweden during the war, leaving behind their homes and farms. Some are returning now to get their family home restituted to them. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
The very best in Vilnius summer fashion.© www.uncorneredmarket.com
Rumor is that the Russian Orthodox Church has bad luck because it was built on the site of the remains of Estonia's epoch hero, Kalevipoeg. It always seemed to be under construction of some sort when Audrey lived there.© www.uncorneredmarket.com
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Read more about European Christmas Markets and Reflections on Dresden's Christmas Market.
Ladas were simply made so people could easily fix them, but had a tendency not to start in cold weather. This one seemed to be working fine, speeding along the one main street in Marjamaa. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Tallinn has a small, charming old town center with an architectural style reminiscent of frosted cakes, fairy tales and Teutonic knights. It’s surrounded by medieval walls and is full of windy cobblestone streets and colorful houses, many of which date back to the Hanseatic League (13th century) and the Middle Ages. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Orgita is a small village outside the small town of Marjamaa. The line of block apartment buildings, built originally to house workers for the collective farms, is the town's main feature. Audrey lived here for two years. As she traveled around Estonia, she'd find replicas of her apartment building everywhere. The Soviets were apparently masters of concrete block mass production. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
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Tallinn has a small, charming old town center with an architectural style reminiscent of frosted cakes, fairy tales and Teutonic knights. It is surrounded by medieval walls and is full of windy cobblestone streets and colorful houses, many of which date back to the Hanseatic League (13th century) and the Middle Ages. For us, it marks the beginning of our journey where we say goodbye to friends and set off south by bus to Lithuania.© www.uncorneredmarket.com
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I've seen Ladas drive by on surfaces of all sorts - beaches, ice roads, farms, country roads. They are heartier than they look.
The song and dance festival takes place every five years in Tallinn, Estonia. Approximately 10% of the population participates.© www.uncorneredmarket.com
Housewarming parties in Estonia are called Salt and Bread Parties. Friends and families arrive with housewarming gifts and normally some combination of bags of salt and some bread for good luck. Here, Audrey's host-family in Tartu made her a salt and bread porcupine to bring her good luck.© www.uncorneredmarket.com
Each pin on this woman's hat represents a festival she's participated in during her life. The woman in the foreground has been dancing or singing in the festival for over 30 years. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
I've seen Ladas drive by on surfaces of all sorts - beaches, ice roads, farms, country roads. They are heartier than they look.© www.uncorneredmarket.com
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There is nothing better than an Estonian country sauna to take away all worries and ills. These folks are enjoying a break from the 80-100 degree celsius sauna room. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
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If storks deliver human babies, who delivers stork babies?Storks build their nests on top of electrical poles, chimneys and anything else that is of height in the area. It's amazing how they are able to balance such a big nest on such a small area. The storks were one of the highlights of the summertime in Estonia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
