Postcards From Tallinn

In June, Merry Iggy and Kayni visited Tallinn, Estonia. We did a lot of walking around the Old Town. We didn't have an itinerary as we wanted to just experience the culture and the town on our own pace.

Here are a few photos from our adventure:

 Merry Iggy enjoyed the narrow streets of the Old Town.

 Merry Iggy poses at the memorial for MS Estonia that sunk on 28 September 1994 in the Baltic Sea. This unfortunate event claimed 852 lives and was one of the worst maritime disasters of the 20th century. (Source)

 We also climbed the narrow and tiring stairways of St. Olav's Church.

Although the climb was exhausting, the view of the Old City is magnificent.  This is our favorite view and we spent at least half an hour just staring at this Old Town.

After the walking and sweating, we proceeded to eat lunch and shop. A perfect day in Tallinn indeed.

Merry Iggy Visits Germany

Merry Iggy accompanied Kayni on her Baltic trip. Merry Iggy and Kayni really enjoyed Germany and here are some postcards:

 Merry Iggy took a photo at the marker of the Berlin Wall. Actually, another girl got intrigued with Merry Iggy and she asked if she could take a photo of her as well.

 We strolled around the Brandenburg Gate.

We found the simple Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam very picturesque.

The Sanssouci Palace was quiet and suitable for an afternoon relaxation.

 Posing at Sanssouci Palace grounds.

 Enjoyed the Baltic breeze at the resort town of Warnemunde.

And, marveled at the Berlin Wall's history and art.

Merry Iggy Meets Moominmamma From Finland

Merry Iggy was so excited to meet Moominmamma from Finland. Merry Iggy knows that Kayni loves to collect Hello Kitty and Moomin Valley stuff toys; the Moomin characters have been the hardest to find. So when Kayni finally found a store that sells Moomin products, she was so happy. Unfortunately, Kayni didn't have enough money to buy all the Moomin stuff toys, so we had to make a decision and chose Moominmamma to take home.

 Merry Iggy and Moominmamma chatting about where they've been and where they're going.

 Merry Iggy and Moominmamma are now safely at home in Maryland after two weeks of Scandinavian adventure.

Merry Iggy Visits Chocolate World

Two weeks ago, Merry Iggy visited Hershey's Chocolate World (PA). Merry Iggy knows Kayni is a sweet tooth, so while Kayni ate chocolates, Merry Iggy posed for the cameras.

Enjoying the company of Kisses.

Merry Iggy looks so small beside the World's Largest Hershey Bar.

Beside World's Largest Twizzlers.

Beside the 1 LB Reese's.

Lots of kisses from the Largest Kiss.

Of course, Merry Iggy and Kayni went chocolate shopping afterwards.

Merry Iggy Visits Kenwood

Last weekend, Merry Iggy (Miss Iggy from Maryland) and I strolled underneath countless blooms of Cherry Blossoms in Bethesda, MD. There are several places in Maryland where one can witness the Cherry Blossoms in full bloom and one is in Kenwood. Unlike DC's park like setting, Kenwood's Cherry Blossom trees are absolutely charming because of their residential setting; it is more quiet and idyllic. Merry Iggy and I wandered the streets and marveled at the pale pink Cherry Blossoms.

The streets were lined with these Yoshino Trees; their flowers are already pale pink which means they're almost ready to fall off the tree.

Wandering the streets of Kenwood was fairytale like.

We thought this tree has character.

Getting up close and personal with the flowers.

Merry Iggy and I spent three hours at Kenwood and we both agree that the Kenwood experience is magical.

Soon, all the Cherry Blossoms will be gone but we look forward to their beauty again next year.