Penelope Piip
@AussiePenelope
Australian expat in Estonia
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4
Contacts
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About me
Australian
Lives in Tartu
Speaks English, French (rusty)
Registration: 19 February 2011
Tips and advice to thrive in Estonia
One important suggestion I have is to learn the dates of all the public holidays. If any dates are unique to country & area where you are living, then read about the history behind the event that is being celebrated. Read More
New in Tallinn by krika
Hello, i am from Mexico City and i arrived in Tallinn 2 weeks ago. I am in the adjustment stage: food, place, people. So far it has been wonderful.
Look for corn flour (may be called 'teravili jahu') among the different flours sold in the striped packages. 'Maisijahu' is cornstarch & found next to the potato starch. I like eating plain boiled potatoes with Thai sweet chili sauce poured on top. ... Read More
New in Tallinn by krika
Hello, i am from Mexico City and i arrived in Tallinn 2 weeks ago. I am in the adjustment stage: food, place, people. So far it has been wonderful.
There is an autumn fair (Maarjalaat = St. Mary's Fair) here in Tartu on Saturday 10th Sept. & usually there is a display of mushrooms & toadstools (fungi) that is great to see. You are both welcome to stay with us, if you want to come for the ... Read More
New in Tallinn by krika
Hello, i am from Mexico City and i arrived in Tallinn 2 weeks ago. I am in the adjustment stage: food, place, people. So far it has been wonderful.
Hi Krika, I know a Mexican family living here in Tartu. Let me know if you come for a visit & we can get you acquainted. What work are you doing in Tallinn? Penelope Read More