Good-bye Latvia....Hello Estonia

Saturday

Awoke to a very sunny, warm day and after another yummy breakfast, set out for some last caches, sightseeing and shopping.

First stop was St. Peter's Church to ride the lift to the top of the tower.  As we had to wait until 10:00 for the church to open, we revisited a cache that was a no find yesterday, and were successful today.  Back to the church to be first in line up the tower.  The views of the city were phenomenal--- 360 degrees looking down and out of Riga.

We shopped our way back to the hotel where we had to be checked out by noon and stored our luggage in the back room. Then set off for the Tea House for another unusual cache.  Since we had to sample some tea, the banana/caramel dessert became our lunch!!  Another cache on the return and we were ready to set off for Estonia in a 15 passenger van towing a utility trailer for the luggage.

A pleasant drive through forest, farmland and occasionally along the ocean from Riga to the ferry terminal to sail us to the island of Saaremaa, Estonia.  We are ensconced on a farm in various configurations of cabins.  We have a 2 bedroom with sitting room we are sharing with 2 of the single women on the tour.  The roof is thatched! 

The photos show more than words can describe. 

Vodka by the glass in Estonian store

On board an Estonian ferry

Our rooms at the top

Our room

Our sitting room

Within 15 minutes of arriving, we were served a gourmet meal prepared by the hosts. Roast pork, potatoes, hot vegetables, beets, salad, cucumbers, homemade bread with homemade garlic butter.  All the veggies came from the farm garden.  Dessert was rhubarb cake with fresh strawberries.

Dinner!

It took a 15 minute walk to let everything settle before beginning this blog and then heading for bed.  Breakfast is at 8:00, can't wait!!!