Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Estonia, Muraste
These postcards are from Merike in Estonia. She writes:
Dear Kristin,
Hi! I'm glad to start correspondence with you! Thank you for those extra cards you sent along with official!
About my cards:
-Two card of Tallinn show medieval old town, which is an UNESCO WHS.
-Kadriorg Palace was built by order of Russian emperor Peter the Great in early 18th century and it's named after the empress Catherine. Also in Tallinn. Now it's a museum of foreign arts.
-Rakvere castle is from 14th century, this is a view of the courtyard.
-Fortress of Narva is situated in North East Border, facing fortress of Russians right across the river.
I hope you enjoy my select of cards! I'm looking forward to continue our friendship! :)
Merike
Oh, almost forgot! In Estonian:
Hello= Tere
Goodbye= Head alga
Please= Palun
Thank you= Aitah
We pronounce everything exactly how it's written ;)
**Aitah Merike
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