Last but not Least....Tallinn

September 15th 2017

I have a hangover! 

Too much red wine last night but I still make breakfast. It is a bit more substantial than the ones in Russia but not the best of the holiday, that was definitely beijing!

After breakfast, I have another nap before showering and packing. This is a very girly thing, but my hair feels amazing and is super shiny; the water is so soft here. We check out the hotel and walk down to the bottom of the pedestrian street to get a tram to the ferry terminal. It is only 15 minutes away so we have plenty of time to make our 1.30pm departure. 

Check-in is simple and we head to the departure lounge and for a beer. We order one pint and a half pint, 14 Euros! Let's hope Estonia is cheaper. At 1pm, we start boarding. I have booked comfort class for the 2 hour transfer to Tallinn. I ask where we need to go and thankfully, it appears to be the opposite direction to everyone else! We are about to get the elevator up to deck 9 but we notice luggage lockers and deposit both cases in one for 4 Euros. We take the stairs up 2 decks and head in the general direction of comfort class. It is at the front of the ship and you have to show your ticket to get in; it is quiet and much more relaxing than the bar beside us. I don't really remember why I booked comfort class but all I can say is that it is worth every penny! 

We have free snacks and non-alcohol drinks, wifi and if you want alcohol, there is a waitress who goes and gets it for you; happy days! After having some snacks and a sprite, I decide to have a white wine. Its an hour into our journey and EE have just sent the obligatory text message with charges for Estonia....we are nearing our last city, Tallinn!




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