What, The Traffic Lights Have Fallen Over!

TIPU.

No repeat of yesterday's shower, it's piping hot as one would expect at a hotel complex. The overnight temperature continues to rise so we fill the van with water and head off up the coast to Parnu.

It is in two parts, the town on the river and the beach resort in the sea. There is a statue dedicated to Georg Wilhelm Richman who was a pioneer in the study of electricity. The plaque proudly announces that was successful in capturing lightning. Unfortunately, he died in the process. A funny definition of success in my eyes.

The beach is a couple of kilometres from the main town. It takes a couple of attempts to find it. Once because of roadworks the other because of stubbornness in Paul's behalf. There are a number of cafes but they remain closed as the season hasn't started yet. However, one advantage of the van means that we can make our own coffee.

Our nighttime stop is inland at the Soomaa rahvuspark, a national park. We learnt from the internet that it a free parking spot with electricity. Getting there is not easy. We hit roadworks on the first road. One man's job is to sit in a camping chair and wave a stop sign until radio icontrol allows him to let us pass. Then there are further roadworks for 5 miles on one stretch where the asphalt has been completely stripped. Halfway through, the road is reduced to one lane. Our passage is controlled by traffic lights. Except that they've blown over and can't be seen. As the first in the queue, I have to leave the van and stand the lights up again. I hope those behind appreciate my efforts.

The final stretch is on hard baked and rutted roads. I'm exhausted at the end. Rosie checks with one of three houses at forest edge. The owner suggests that we should be OK for the night. We go on a beaver walk before dinner. Many signs of their lodges but no sightings of the animals, themselves.