So Long Saaramaa
When I’m away, I like going into grocery stores to see how they are arranged, what the emphasis is on, and what prices are for standard objects.
Today, I have a new “check it out” item -- ferries. I just drove on the ferry from Saaramaa to the mainland. It actually goes from Muhu, a separate island that is accessible from Saaramaa by a causeway. I, like most of the cars, was sent to the bowels of the ship. A ramp/hatch opened up like a gaping mouth, and down we went. Six lanes of cars. It was a bit like entering a horror movie. However, these ferries go every half hour, so it can't be that bad.
Coming to the ferry terminal, I stopped at the Kaali Meteorii Kraater. These Estonians love their double vowels. During the 3 kilometres off the main road, I drove through a fabulous field of red poppies. It felt like I was in a Monet painting. Absolute magic. I walked into the field on the side of the road that did not have the no walking sign, and found the poppies were almost five feet tall! The highlight of my day, so far.
Before I left Kaaresaare, the main town on Saaramaa, I walked round the castle walls. There are caution signs, discouraging visitors from falling into the moat.
People were trying their hands at archery. A boy of about 11 was very good, hitting the bullseye regularly. A man in his 50s, on the other hand, kept bouncing off the backboard.
The castle grounds were full of tents for the opera festival, so the atmosphere was light and vibrant. Festive like a festival should be.
Today, I have a new “check it out” item -- ferries. I just drove on the ferry from Saaramaa to the mainland. It actually goes from Muhu, a separate island that is accessible from Saaramaa by a causeway. I, like most of the cars, was sent to the bowels of the ship. A ramp/hatch opened up like a gaping mouth, and down we went. Six lanes of cars. It was a bit like entering a horror movie. However, these ferries go every half hour, so it can't be that bad.
Coming to the ferry terminal, I stopped at the Kaali Meteorii Kraater. These Estonians love their double vowels. During the 3 kilometres off the main road, I drove through a fabulous field of red poppies. It felt like I was in a Monet painting. Absolute magic. I walked into the field on the side of the road that did not have the no walking sign, and found the poppies were almost five feet tall! The highlight of my day, so far.
Before I left Kaaresaare, the main town on Saaramaa, I walked round the castle walls. There are caution signs, discouraging visitors from falling into the moat.
People were trying their hands at archery. A boy of about 11 was very good, hitting the bullseye regularly. A man in his 50s, on the other hand, kept bouncing off the backboard.
The castle grounds were full of tents for the opera festival, so the atmosphere was light and vibrant. Festive like a festival should be.
The Kaali Meteor Crater:
Back on the mainland, Soviet-era bunkers at the Parnu airport:
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