Reply #27: Pretty similar experiences for me in Latvia except for the respect part. [View All]

[tinfoilinfor2005]

Most of the Latvians were carted off to Siberia by the communist regime, and there is no trust or respect amongst the older generation. The kids do seem to get along alright, but there is still so much simmering underneath. Hard to say how that will all end.

I loved Tallinn. Did you go to the big Medievel restaurant when you visited? That was so cool...hundreds of candles lining all the walls and tables. I told our guide that this would NEVER pass a fire inspection in the USA. They just laughed.