Showing posts with label Estonia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Estonia. Show all posts

Friday, June 16, 2006

Matrushka Dolls


We set off down the street and soon come to a handicraft market, where there are various stalls. One of them has a selection of Matrushka Dolls. Christine has been fancying one for years. We get a good-sized 10-doll set. These are not traditional Estonian souvenirs as they emanate from Russia, but similar dolls in Russia are at least double the price and those on the ship are even dearer. We only see them for a comparable price in Helsinki.

Two ships


The next morning we arrive in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.

It is a lovely morning. As we emerge into the sunshine, we discover an American cruise ship is berthed alongside us.

At the end of the long pier we are given some postcards and a map of the city by a girl belonging to the local Tourism office.