During our 2 days on the island of Saaremaa we travelled quite extensively and really felt like we were discovering somewhere new. International tourism is relatively unknown and most places were very surprised to see to Scots on their turf. This made the journey more special, especially when exploring the rural backwaters. To the North of Saaremaa lies a group of small villages - Triigi, Angla, Karja and Tuhkana - which are totally unspoilt by tourism. The only reason to go there is to see a small cluster of windmills which stand at the roadside. You almost feel as though you have been transported back to a time before the industrial revolution. Given that Estonian summers, although short, can be very warm - 30C - this is a great picnic spot to relax for a few hours and enjoy the fresh, unpolluted air or laze in the shade of a disused windmill.