Second day in Saaremaa took us in many directions: from fishing villages to unearthed viking boats, Hereford cattle to watchtowers, old standing swings to junipers, but wherever we went, one things follows us around - the presence of the sea... This lovely little isle is full of character and dialects, myths and stories, but most importantly - of incredible hospitality and kindness, of which I was a most grateful recipient. The first bow of the day, as always, will go to Ave-Mai... :)
One place that needs to be visited even if you don't make it anywhere else, is Sõrve Säär, a long and stony peninsula, stretching far out to sea. A place where your cell phone will tell you that you have arrived in Latvia. Where the waves and calm waters meet. Where you can build your own special stone towers to accompany the many that are already there. And where you can feed self with local gifts from sea right by water's edge... NB! Presence of good company not mandatory but highly recommendable!
On your way back up the Sõrve Säär you will run into wonderful stony/sandy beaches, quaint homes and of course - windmills, lighthouses and other wonders.
One of the most wonderful marvels of Sõrve Säär is hidden in plain sight - a windmill, set up as a tiny hotel, complete with wonderful hosts (one of whom is a fabulous baker), first seat view on sunsets, hammock to lay in, and the smell of juniper, washing over you the moment you step into your home away from home. Mine for a week next summer - good plans are worth set in stone ahead of time. :)
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