πΈ Enjoying the Sitges Pride parade last weekend. I’m missing the sunshine so much right now.
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πΈ Enjoying the Sitges Pride parade last weekend. I’m missing the sunshine so much right now.
πΈ This time last week, I was lying by the pool at my hotel in Sitges, waiting for some pesky clouds to pass.
πΈ I’ve put a carefully curated (ahem) set of pics from Sitges Pride on Flicker and you can find them here.
βοΈ Let the sunbathing commence!
βοΈ Poolside in the sunshine this morning
π The plan for today:
π³ Breakfast βοΈ Sunbathing by the pool π» Beers in town π₯ Dinner π People-watching πΊ Dancing in the streetsβ¦
βοΈ All packed and ready to go!
I did 90% of my packing last night, but I always leave my toiletries until the day of travel. Somehow, I believe I won’t forget anything that way π€£ (Even though I have an incredibly well organised packing list in Apple Notes…)
Heading to London City Airport shortly, then to Barcelona, then a quick taxi down to Sitges for a week of Pride celebrations βοΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπποΈπΈπΊ
π€ Out of office: On βοΈ Holiday mode: Activated βοΈ Next stop: Sitges
I just can’t wait for a week of uninterrupted sunshine…
Last day of work before we go to Sitges tomorrow, for Pride π³οΈβπ
But if Iβm totally honest, I could do with another 24hrs to feel more organised and cultivate a little more calm and composure.
Todayβs todo list isβ¦ epic.
βοΈ Mmmmm… this time next week, I’ll be in Sitges.
Almost certainly sitting in the square outside Parrot’s Bar, definitely enjoying the people watching. And the warmer temperatures. It’s a veritable home away from home and will eventually be my actual home. If all current plans work out.
πΈ I’ve finally added selected pics from my trip to Tallinn πͺπͺ into an album on Flickr.
ππ» Tallinn: May 2024
Slowly - very slowly - adjusting to life back in a drab and wet London after three days of sunshine and beauty in Tallinn πͺπͺ
On the upside, this is a four-day week, I’ve a lovely social weekend planned, and next week we head to Spain for Sitges Pride π³οΈβπ
Landing at Heathrow Airport after a very relaxing weekend in the sun is a lot like spending the day at a relaxing spa, only to walk out into the street and have a series of strangers punch you in the balls.
All the strangers are wearing uniforms, obviously. And thereβs no daylight. And it smells.
Heathrow Terminal 3 is absolutely the worst way to arrive in the UK.
βοΈ Arrived safely back in London.
Unfortunately, to Heathrow Airport, which is enough to take the sheen off a relaxing weekend in Europe. Chaos.
Anyway⦠on a train east-bound and hope to be in Canary Wharf by 10pm.
βοΈ Just boarded our flight to Helsinki. Only 20mins late due to the weather. Which has brightened up considerably!
βοΈ It’s been absolutely lashing down here at Tallinn Airport for the last hour. And I’ver just found out there are storms between here and Helsinki. Think of me as I hunker down on a tiny turbo-prop plane and tense every muscle in my body until we land.
βοΈ Back at Tallinn Airport, ready for the journey home. First, a quick 15mins flight to Helsinki, then a Finnair flight back to Heathrow. I’ll miss the Estonian sunshine for sure, but I’m honestly looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight.
πΈ Living my best nautical life here in Tallinn! πͺπͺβοΈ
πΈ Enjoying the delights of Kadriorg Park in Tallinn this morning. Itβs 27C and not a cloud in the sky. Perfect!
βοΈ We have a final morning here in Tallinn and the weather is glorious, so weβre going to head to a local park after breakfast and enjoy the sunshine. βοΈ
βοΈ Another glorious day in Tallinn.
So far, I’ve visited a naval museum, explored a submarine (yes, really!), pretended to be a sailor (and an admiral, obviously), visited a micro-brewery, tasted some more delicious Estonian beers, boarded an icebreaker, bought a brewery-themed baseball cap and explored a monument to Soviet ineptitude.
And all before 5pm.
Now back at our hotel for some free drinks and nibbles. A plan for the evening has yet to form, but I know we’ll get there in the end.
Europeans! You must visit Tallinn. It’s amazing.
πΈ Went to the brewery, drank the beer, bought the cap!
πΈ Our bar here is a converted train carriage. Very cool! Soaking up the sunshine, but keeping hydrated too π
πΊ Enjoying a delicious IPA at PΕhjala Brewery and Taproom in Tallinn. Could spend the night whole afternoon here. The selection of beers is incredible.
π£ 23,500 steps across Tallinn yesterday. Letβs see if we can do even more today!