Farm Life in Saaremaa, Estonia
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Farm Life in Saaremaa, Estonia

By dr.kol · May 21, 2017 · 42 replies
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Dr.kol shares a glimpse into his idyllic farm life on Saaremaa island, Estonia, offering a refreshing contrast to the usual horological discussions. His post highlights the simple pleasures of nature and the satisfaction of restoring an old farmhouse, all while sporting a fittingly easy-going watch. This thread explores the balance between a demanding professional life and a serene personal retreat.


The farm is bordering the Gulf of Riga. It the background is the area of my daughters pony.






Yesterday it was + 25.5 degrees - now just 19 but no clouds and the sun is shining from 4:47 am till 22:01 pm.

And the watch for easy going farm days is naturally

 







Life is good!

We just completed the restoration of the old farm house. It took 9 months even we had 5-6 workers every day plus electrician, plumber, carpenters and some occasional specialists. The farm was already reasonably sized with some 400 meters of sea shore but I acquired 10 ha more land and still have around 20 ha under negotiations.

I thought earlier that watches are swallowing all my money but now I know that there are ways to spend even more.

I wish you all a sunny and lovely Sunday.

Best, Kari

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dr.kol
May 21, 2017

On the shore we have thousands of geese, hundreds of swans and a huge number of mallards and other ducks. In the evenings we can see red stags walking around and the roe deer sleep on the fields. The music in the evenings is created by the wild boars added with birds as lesser instruments. The capital of Saaremaa island is 30 minutes away. A beautiful medieval small town. Like said, life is good (till the rain comes) Best, Kari

M4
M4
May 21, 2017

You have your own slice of heaven. M4

JO
john c
May 21, 2017

.....lovely photos and a great watch & strap. Just looked up Saaremaa. Wow, what a place. What are the conditions like in the depths of winter? Best, John.

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dr.kol
May 21, 2017

But who cares! Our winter home is in Lapland, 250 km north of the Arctic Circle. There is enough snow. Today still 50 cm even the daylight hours are 22/24. Best Kari

JO
john c
May 21, 2017

Lapland sounds amazing. Best, John.

JO
Joepny
May 21, 2017

Spring is nature's renewal and it reminds us again to see nature in her renewed beauty. And it seems you have many views of beauty where you live. Wonderful!

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