We spent the morning in Haapsula, enjoying what remains of he old town, including the castle. Castles in these parts go back to the Livonian order of Teutonic Knights. As far as we can gather they came with the Pope's blessing to spread Christianity but, for them, much more to conquer lands. The castles were ruled by the bishops, one if whom was the younger brother of the king of Denmark. The history gets complicated as all nations round about tried to take over the lands: Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Russia, etc.
The swing was well used, by young children, then older children, followed by teenagers and, as the evening progressed, by young adults. In the morning it was the turn of the oldies.
We now diverted to see the islands of Hiiumaa and then Saaremaa.
On Hiiumaa we thought we would stay in a campsite in Kassari, advertising having barrels for huts. They were indeed large barrels but seemed miserable things, so we went on down the peninsula to look for something better. And there was a clearing in the forest and another free campsite. The facilities were a semi-detached pit latrine, barbecue stand with plenty if wood to be gathered, an old fashioned village swing and the most amazing concert of bird song, both in the evening and the morning. It was a beautifully sunny evening but very cold once the sun went down.
The swing was well used, by young children, then older children, followed by teenagers and, as the evening progressed, by young adults. In the morning it was the turn of the oldies.
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