We were leaving the island today; first making the one hour drive back to the port at Kuivastu, followed by a short ferry trip to the mainland. It now way back onto the bus and on for another 45 minutes to Pärnu, a resort city, known for its 19th-century timber villas and a dream-perfect sand beach.

We first had a quick tour around the city, followed by a transfer to the foggy beach and the option for a quick dip into the cool waters or a walk along the beach or promenade. I – of course – had a refreshing – not so short – walk into the shallow water; by the time the water reached my bellybutton, I was barely able to still see the beach (due to fog) – so had a quick dip and made my way back. After changing back to somewhat thicker clothing and a short walk along the beach, we made it back to town – time for further sightseeing, shopping, late lunch and a good coffee.

We left Pärnu in the afternoon and made it straight to the border with Latvia. After a quick rest stop in the former border station and a stop in an alcohol wholesale store (I still don’t understand that one) we had left Estonia behind and were on Latvian roads, heading for our next destination and adventure – on to Cēsis and a zombie(-story)-infested evening in the local craft beer brewery.