A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SQUARE-PART TWO

ITS ELYSEE'S TURN

I was doing just fine, surrounded by a bevy of Estonian beauties. The remainder of this story is also excerpted from my book Our Summer in Estonia.
"All was going great for me, when my competition arrived. A group of Brits, who, believe it or not, were also on the town showing one of their mates a good time, because he too was soon to be married. Of course this was great for Elysee. Fair play, so to speak."
The odds of our meeting separate male and female group, within minutes of each other, each out for a night of carousing to honor a friend about to get married, are incalculable. As Elysee and I continued our way home, we looked over our shoulder and saw both groups, together, make the turn that took them into the town square. I have to leave the rest to your imagination.
The town Square is a wonderful gathering place any evening of the year.

NIGHT OUT AT TOWN SQUARE-PART ONE

I'm in Estonian Heaven. The lady in the red hair is the bride to be.

I would certainly advise any young person visitng Tallinn to wander into the Old Town Square for night of revelry. Elysee and I were returnig to our apartment from dinner at Controvento, a five minute stroll on a mild summer's night.What transpired next is excerpted from my book."I looked ahead along the lane and saw, moving towards me, a stunning, drop-dead-in-your-tracks sight. Wisecraking outload, I said, 'I must have died and gone to Estonia heaven.' This is better than a muslim martyr with his seven virgins. Headed for the square, and thus straight for me, I was suddenly surrounded by a dozen of the liveliest, lovliest, dressed-for-nightime success, young Estonian ladies.I was immersed, reveling, non-resistant, bantering, allowing myself (obviously very safe at my age and also being with my wife Elysee) to be coyly cojoled as though they really cared for me. The girl in the photo with the red hair was soon to marry and her friends were on the town to show her a good time. So it's not just men who kick up their heels before wedded bliss settles in." Guys, Estonian women are a match for any any countries ladies. Smart, trim, good looking and very engaging.

St. Olav's church. World's tallest building?

St. Olav's Built in 1267.

Amazing as it seems for little Estonia, St. Olav's church is reputed to have been the tallest building in the world at the time of its construction. It is 140m (460 feet) high. It was built by Scandinavian merchants as an orientation point for seaman and named after the the Norwegian King Olaf Haraldlson. You can still today climb to the top for a magnificent view over the harbor and down into the Town Square. Are their other claims for tallest building at that time? (Find out more at www.marshallpublications.com)