Tom, I think, forgot just how windy it all was. 114km against the wind. The only good thing was that it didn't rain and the sun shone. It was Sunday, so the motorcyclists were out and we were passed by several noisy groups. When you are cycling through clean, clear air, you really notice the smell of motorcycles. Then we joined the route of a bicycle race. We must have joined when the stragglers were coming through. Several rather weary cyclists passed us and it must have cheered them to glide easily passed us. Then we got to their count down, 10km to go, 9km, 8km. I was looking forward to arriving to cheers and perhaps a cup of tea, but at 2kms they turned off. The weary race marshal held up the traffic to let me turn, but I was going on. It was quite tempting to finish the race! Then it was heads down and against the wind. We went over a high (for Estonia) plateau with open fields, so no wind breaks. In the far distance was a white house and trees. I cycled on and there in the far distance was a white house and trees. The speed dropped to 7km / hr and there in the far distance ....... Well we did eventually arrive and there was a bench thoughtfully provided for us to collapse on.
There were, of course, some good bits to the day. The submarine degaussing base was interesting and we only knew about it from the hotel manager in Viinistu. There was nothing to show its existence, except a no entry sign.
By 6pm we were passing near a waterfall, so there was the shop which also served coffee and ice cream. Both much needed. Also beautiful scenery.
We also appreciated that the way into Tallinn was well marked and on dedicated cycle paths for most of the way. Once or twice we were in doubt but could work it out with the help of the Gallileo map on my iPad. We arrived at 9.45 and were thankful to be staying in the apartment that Tom's brother George and his wife, Debbie, were renting.
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