Were spending two days on Saaremaa, an island off the coast of Estonia.
Of course, when we're on an island.. David Gilmore: On an Island
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We deviated via Haapsalu, a rather nice coastal town known for its spas and handwoven shawls.. but not before 12.00 on Wednesdays, it seems. Still, with our friend Google's help we locate a quirky café that's actually open; it's really nice with good coffee and a gluten free pavlovary type thingy; well, what more is there to be said, other than it's probably a great town when it's open. We visit the church, park and promenade.
Random Haapsalu Swan and Sygnets
Church
Car from the not too distant past
We reach Virtsu, slot the outfit into the Coop carpark, stock up then catch the ferry to the island of Muhu.
We cross a land bridge to eventually reach our campsite at Kuressaare (I won't mention our interesting eronious detour through the town centre roadworks involving three reverse turns).
Here again tomorrow: another day of rest.
Day 2
We spend the morning in the local hospital sampling Estonia's healthcare system, getting my eye problem sorted. I end up seeing a visiting opthalmologist from Taliinn; all sorted, no major issues. Very impressed by the healthcare, at least from this experience. The European Health Card works wonders here, including accessing my prescription from any pharmacy; clever stuff great systems. on we go!
..So we head to the southern point of the island, where the Nazis were confined by the advancing Russians in WW2.
Back for a group BBQ of local trout, chat and wine... but such events are not for public consumption as is blog policy, so it's time to sign off.
See you tomorrow in Riga, Latvia?
Of course, when we're on an island.. David Gilmore: On an Island
Here:
Random Haapsalu Swan and Sygnets
Car from the not too distant past
We reach Virtsu, slot the outfit into the Coop carpark, stock up then catch the ferry to the island of Muhu.
We cross a land bridge to eventually reach our campsite at Kuressaare (I won't mention our interesting eronious detour through the town centre roadworks involving three reverse turns).
Here again tomorrow: another day of rest.
Day 2
We spend the morning in the local hospital sampling Estonia's healthcare system, getting my eye problem sorted. I end up seeing a visiting opthalmologist from Taliinn; all sorted, no major issues. Very impressed by the healthcare, at least from this experience. The European Health Card works wonders here, including accessing my prescription from any pharmacy; clever stuff great systems. on we go!
..So we head to the southern point of the island, where the Nazis were confined by the advancing Russians in WW2.
Back for a group BBQ of local trout, chat and wine... but such events are not for public consumption as is blog policy, so it's time to sign off.
See you tomorrow in Riga, Latvia?
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