• Finland and the Baltics
    The story of Piret, strong woman of the seaThe story of the Red TerrorLunch on the ferry

    Last cycle day into Tallin, Estonia

    29. august 2017, Estland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    This morning's ride is just a short 10 km ride along a smooth bike track from our accommodation to the main town of Kuressaare, still on Saameraa Island. I didn't even bother with bike gear today, even rode in my sandals. A lovely sunny day.
    We had 1 1/2 hours exploring Kuressaare. They have a great castle there too. There's a memorial to the 1941 "Red terror", a mass murder of peasants, 91 people slaughtered. That was pretty moving and disturbing.
    From there we visited Kaali crater where a meteorite hit around 4000 years ago.
    Then onto the ferry "Piret strong woman of the sea" to mainland Estonia on drive to Tallin.
    We had to say goodbye to our 2 local blokes. Minda and I had a little cry and a hug 😢
    We all got on really well and a bit sad to be finishing but also looking forward to our next adventure
    After a 2 hour walking tour of Old Town Nic and I had tea at a Medieval themed restaurant. Food and atmosphere was terrific
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