four months
I have been in Estonia for four months, to the day. A fellow American I know who’s lived here for a number of years told me that if I can make it to six months without a major breakdown, I’ll do just fine here. Not only have I not had anything resembling a breakdown, and in spite of the atypical weather (it’s been raining… lots…) and the short days (the sun comes up around 9am and goes down between 15-16/3-4pm), I continue to love Tallinn. It is old and new, bears the scars of a recent, painful past while showing continued growth and progress. This country is in some ways cutting-edge, and in other ways it is still years behind other countries. I have no doubt that we will one day look back to this time in Estonian history and see it as a pivotal moment.
Hope that 2007 will be good to you, and that you continue meeting interesting people and enjoy living in Estonia:)
Comment by Pille — 10 January 2007 @ 10:15
Thank you, Pille. So far, so good! Always feel free to send info about interesting events my way.
Comment by rachel — 10 January 2007 @ 12:23
I am considering making the same move you have made, and am looking forward to your future blogging to help me make the final decision. Keep it going!
Comment by KeithD — 17 January 2007 @ 21:29
Thanks for your comment, Keith! Are you considering Estonia, or another country?
Comment by rachel — 19 January 2007 @ 11:53