Sooma National Park

Bog walking

Our final day in Estonia was spent at Sooma National Park, one of the largest in Europe. It was created to protect the bogs, forest and several rivers that flow through the park. We stayed in a little cabin by the river, the only guests at the place. It was so quiet, my ears were actually ringing. It felt very mystical, in the evening mist hovers over fields; there are small wooden houses nestle by rivers and streams. Beavers swim in the reeds and the park is home to wolfs, lynx, deer, moose, wild boar (we actually saw two of them) and brown bears. 

There are 5 bogs separated by woodlands and rivers. During the snow melting period this area becomes flooded, locals call this the 'fifth season'. It's a very beautiful park and a wonderful place to explore. Which we did by canoeing 15 kilometers and hiking about 10 through the bogs and forest.

Francois life vest had pictures of jockey uniforms?

It was great, we had sunny blue skies, a nice breeze and the river was calm. During our first 5K hike, I noticed these little bugs flying around......They were flying TICKS!!!!!

Please read next post to see what I think of them.