Pikk Hermann (Tall Herman) where the Estonian National Flag is raised every day. It is from this 15th century tower that the Nazi's raised the swastika and the Soviet's flew their hated Hammer and Sickle. The flag is raised very morning and brought down at sunset except for Mid-summer's eve also the national holiday for Estonia's freedom when it is kept up all night. In my book Our Summer in Estonia I devote the first 32 pages summarizing the fascinating history of Estonia and its journey to the freedom it enjoys today. I will not dwell on this matter on this blog, except to stay, at times I admit to tearing up at the wonderful spirit of the Estonian people as I researched their history. Long live Estonia.