Weathervane

"Well the tree lie down beneath you.
The grasses bow & sway.
The sands rise to meet you.
The ocean it makes way...
Spin around, spin around,
but always face away.
No more weathervane.
I'm gonna be the wind."
- Kris Delmhorst



Saturday morning we boarded the Super Sea Cat to travel 51 miles south to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. We decided to spend our 6 hours winding through the cobblestone streets, exploring the panoramic views of "Old Town" from the surrounding city wall, and feasting in the Town Hall Square. The network of streets date back to the 11th - 15th centuries and the buildings mostly from the 14th & 15th centuries. Tallinn is greatly known for its preserved medieval atmosphere.


The colorful walls of each building, topped with a unique weathervane had us all enamored. Each with it's perfect 'sky blue' backdrop, told a story of the quarters below. Not only were the weathervanes extraordinary, every entry door had a distinctive appearance.

After miles on foot, a mini-train ride to lighten up the boys, and an Italian lunch...we returned to the Super Sea Cat for our quick 90 minute journey back to Helsinki. It was a memorable side trip I would recommend to anyone visiting this part of the world.