Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Good Woman

Definition of a good woman in Estonia.


I found the sign in pizza restorant in Haapsalu.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Sunday in Haapsalu

Haapsalu is a quiet little resort town in West Estonia. It's history goes back more than 700 hundred years ago and has been popular resort town over 100 years. Even Russian royal family has spend its summers vacation here in Haapsalu. In addtion to them, the world famous composer Pjotr Tchaikovsky visited the town as well.

We spend our Sunday also just walking along the Promenade through old town till castle ruins. Here are the pictures.




This building is called Kuursaal. Inside it has a restorant and caffee.


On Sundays inside there are small concerts. 




Kuursaal from the front.


View to the main street of Haapsalu.


All the roads in Haapsalu lead to the castle ruins. More about it next time.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Castle Hospital

Haapsalu's castle has many interesting exhibitions. One of them that just opened this spring is the Hospital in medieval times. It has two floors; the first one is reception area and the upper one is the working area of the doctor.


Sick bed on the first floor.





Praying and meditation area.





Doctor in person.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Haapsalu

For my summer vacation, I went to Estonia with my kids. It has been 6 years since I was here the last time and a lot has changed. My hometown is Haapsalu and it's really kid friendly. There are lots of beautiful playgrounds and beaches, many art programs and activities for kids and lots of sun. I'm having a great time here at the moment.


I just wanted to post some lovely random pictures from Haapsalu.


View from the castle tower.


Kids playground between castle walls.

View from castle tower.



Kids playground on the Promanade beach.


Kuursaal- currently restoran on the Promenade beach.



Ungru manor.


Train station in Haapsalu. Currently only a museum.


Another walking trail along the beach.


Haapsalu is surrounded by water in three sides, that's the reason for all the beaches.