tallinn, estonia

About 8 months ago when I was abroad in Denmark, my public health core class went on a faculty-led study tour to Tallinn, Estonia and Helsinki, Finland. Even though we visited both cities in the same week, I barely whipped out my camera for Helsinki (anteeksi! Finnish for 'sorry,' according to Google Translate). Here are a few shots of this low-key city.




Tallinn's Old Town
Narrow streets and colorful buildings = my favorite part of the city. A few of us got lost wandering around here and ended up eating at a super touristy place, but I suppose that was bound to happen.



On the left is the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which we lost American students stumbled upon by accident. At first glance, the Russian architectural elements are quite clear--this cathedral was built when Estonia was ruled by the Russian empire. St. Petersburg is still on my list of places to visit, but I guess this will do for now.


View from the Kiek in de Kök tower, part of the Bastion Tunnels Museum. Our class went on an underground tour of the bastion tunnels and learned about the city's fortification history.


Tallinn trams!

the beginning of another project

Thinking back, I don’t ever remember a time where I didn’t write down my thoughts or document the everyday happenings in my life. While I am still continuing my One Second A Day video project and still write in my journal consistently, I miss photography. I miss actively seeking places, spaces, and happenings that make me pause. With all the transitioning I've been doing this past year, this blog is my attempt to rediscover the fascination and love I used to have for the world around me.

I am not entirely sure of this blog’s contents yet, but for now I intend to post a bit about my life (perhaps centered around self-growth, style, food, and places/travel) with a heavy photo emphasis. Since I never got the chance to edit and play around with my photos from abroad, they will be the first few sets to appear on the site. Cheers!

Much love,
Em