This August, we had the opportunity to participate in the program called Back to our Roots and visit our home country of Estonia. The program is targeted towards Estonian youths ages 18-30 who are interested in exploring their culture and homeland.
Our journey started in Pärnu, the summer capital, at a restaurant where our big group took up the whole patio. We introduced ourselves to almost thirty other participants - a couple new faces and a couple familiar ones. There were Estonians from all over the world, from Argentina, Chile, Poland, Australia, U.S. and so many more countries. After our meal we all got in a bus and headed to our first campsite and got settled in with our new roommates. The first two days were focused on getting to know each other, playing name games, sharing some international snacks, and jumping in the cold river together. The last day in Pärnu we learned some traditional folk dances in the morning and ventured into the city.
Australia
Kuressaare
Saaremaa
Estonia
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Argentina
Tallinn
Harjumaa
Kihnu
Päumaa