On my last full day in Estonia I left Kuressaare and the island of Saaremaa at a much more reasonable hour. Also the bus went directly to Pärnu, a beach resort further along the mainland. So much more convenient than waiting for an hour in the middle of nowhere. As you can see, this is a rather small bus, like you would use with your extended family. I love this kind of travel.
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the bus to Pärnu @Kuressaare
Once in Pärnu I checked into the Koidulapark Hotel, which sounds so much fancier than it actually was. Even though it faces the park, the area is rather loud. Difficult for such a small town, but true nonetheless.
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Koidulapark @Pärnu
The beach here is really the most interesting part of Pärnu, so after a quick lunch that’s where I headed. On the way I passed the Koidulapark and a rather interesting looking hotel. Maybe I should have stayed here after all.
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a beach hotel @Pärnu
When you leave the beach hotel behind you, this is when the real deal starts and you have a great view on endless water and sand.
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the beach @Pärnu
As much as I dislike to walk the beach when I am on a real beach vacation, I love walking when it’s too cold for a swim. Not sure why this makes a difference to me. But there you have it. So I took my time and walked the whole length all the way to the lighthouse.
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just sand and a bit of water @Pärnu
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the lighthouse is all the way out in the sea @Pärnu
While walking on the beach I came across a sign announcing the ‘Ladies Beach’. This was historically a beach segment where women sunbathed naked. Isn’t that fun that this was only for the ladies? A place where you are protected from prying eyes or at least should be? How polite is the tone of this board when it thanks you for showing the necessary respect.
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nude ladies’ beach @Pärnu
But best of all was the Cuban drinks truck which sold a mean mojito. I got only a small one, it was still early after all, but it conveyed the perfect beach feeling. It made leaving Estonia thereafter quite difficult. What a wonderful country. Yours, Pollybert
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Cuban drinks truck @Pärnu
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mojito in a jar @Pärnu