Introduction to Tallinn Bay... With our sailing trip in Tallinn Bay You could see two islands up closer, both of which have very interesting past. One of them is Aegna and the other is Naissaar (German: Nargen; Swedish: Nargö). We are going to write about both of them in this blog post... Aegna island in Tallinn Bay... Aegna is an Estonian island in the Tallinn Bay in the Baltic Sea. Geography... Aegna is 3 square kilometers, and is situated near Viimsi peninsula, around 14 km towards Finland from Tallinn and about 1,5 km northwest of Rohuneeme . Aegna consist of two sandy beaches and a total of 10 km coastline, the highest point of island is about 13 km above sea level. Attractions... Being popular destination for day and camping trips Aegna boasts around having 15 km of walking routes. In summer time, there is also open Aegna Meditation and Development Centre. History... First written words of the island date back to 1297, when Danish king Erik Menved forbade forestry on the islands of Naissaar and Aegna in Tallinn Bay, altought written accounts are from 1297 Aegna's history dates back thousands of years. Both Estonia and therefore Aegna was part of Denmark over a century. Aegna's population over the centuries has been mixed with Estonian and Swedish people, whom most of them were fishermen. During the time of Imperial Russia, Republic of Estonia and Soviet occupation Aegna was used for military purposes. Remnants of military remains can still be seen today as military watchtower, a large gun base with tunnels and the light railway. Transport... With the support from the city of Tallinn, small ferry Juku operates during the summer months to and from the island and beside Juku there is also a boat called "Monica which operates as a sightseeing tour to the island The island can
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Introduction to Tallinn Bay…
With our sailing trip in Tallinn Bay You could see two islands up closer, both of which have very interesting past.
One of them is Aegna and the other is Naissaar (German: Nargen; Swedish: Nargö). We are going to write about both of them in this blog post…
Fun Fact no.3 : Sailing on the Baltic Sea is Good for Your Health. Closeness to the Baltic Sea can have a very positive impact on your health: the closer you are to the sea, the better you feel. In fact, doctors have been prescribing healthy trips to the seaside from as early as the 18th century, and recent studies gives idea the link between the sea and health is a scientific fact. A sailing trip with us on the Baltic Sea may be just the right medicine to improve your mental wellbeing and relieve summer stress. Here's the list of benefits and reasons why you should plan your next holiday at the beach or on the sea: Physical health benefits of sailing on the Baltic Sea... Waves... Seaside encourages physical activity, even if it's simply a walk on the beach. Being near to the sea is very relaxing. Researchers have found that the sound of waves alters brain patterns, which sends you into a deeply relaxed state and rejuvenates body and mind. Sand... Besides the natural peeling your feet get from beach sand, walking on the beach provides way more exercise than walking on a flatter surface, like grass. This is because your body is constantly counter-balancing the uneven surface of the sand, effectively working your thighs, gluteal muscles and calves, without you even realising it. Swimming... Swimming in the sea gives you a full workout, increases your immune system function and improves circulation. Studies have shown that the amino acids, minerals, and vitamins in slightly salty seawater produce antibiotic and antibacterial effects that promote immunity. Swimming in warm seawater helps the body's healing mechanisms to fight conditions such as inflammatory diseases, arthritis, bronchitis and asthma, as well as common aches and pains. Skin... The seaside is good for your
Fun Fact no.3 : Sailing on the Baltic Sea is Good for Your Health.
Closeness to the Baltic Sea can have a very positive impact on your health: the closer you are to the sea, the better you feel. In fact, doctors have been prescribing healthy trips to the seaside from as early as the 18th century, and recent studies gives idea the link between the sea and health is a scientific fact.
Scenery... Rummu Quarry is a blueish lagoon, unearthly for Estonia, in the midst of Harju county, Vasalemma parish, right next to it is ash-hill which together with an artificial Rummu lake makes a unique scenery and is wonderful day destination with our SUP-tour. Next to a quarry, there is a Rummu ash hill which consists mainly of ash, a byproduct of the mine. Start of Rummu Quarry… Rummu quarry is a desolated and underwater mine in Estonia, in Vasalemma parish. Under Soviet Union rule they began extracting limestone in Rummu Quarry. In 1938 started working Vasalemma limestone- and marble factor , mining limestone in Rummu Quarry. As a matter of fact, there were Murru prison nearby and the company used prisoners of hard labor in mine.When Rummu closed and the pumping of water from quarry ceased, the quarry quickly filled with water, forming a lake, submerging some of the buildings and machinery. Dangers lurking in this pristine crystal clear lagoon... As this awesome submerged mine lake bed contains a number of ruble those including pieces of thick concrete, rebar spikes and plenty of barbed wire. Professional divers have made publicly aware that any jump-diving into the lake off half-submerged buildings is very dangerous. So its very much advised that any kind of diving from the building might have a fatal consequences. Shutting down quarry… After awhile, in 2001 Estonian government started to merge Rummu prison with the Murru prison, then in 2004 those were merged with the Harku women's prison. On 31 December 2012, all of these prisons closed permanently. Since then quarry is closed the area became beloved location for locals and tourist a like to have hiking trip or rafting. With buildings and machinery got submerged, scuba diving, nature photography became very much enjoyed there. As this place has unique
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Rummu Quarry is a blueish lagoon, unearthly for Estonia, in the midst of Harju county, Vasalemma parish, right next to it is ash-hill which together with an artificial Rummu lake makes a unique scenery and is wonderful day destination with our SUP-tour.
Next to a quarry, there is a Rummu ash hill which consists mainly of ash, a byproduct of the mine.
Wednesday Fun Facts about Aidu quarry, where our canoeing trip takes place. Opening of the Aidu quarry: In 1974, the October oil shale quarry was opened in Ida-Virumaa. The former surface mine is now called Aidu Quarry. Almost 2.4 million tons of oil shale were mined there annually, during the 38 years of operation a total of about 90 million tons of oil shale was mined, which would be enough to burn one million light bulbs for 70 years. Lake Võrtsjärv could be filled four times with the total production of the quarry. However, the quarry area (34 km2) is about the same as that of the two Kihnu islands. The largest excavator: The largest excavator in the Soviet Union also worked in the quarry, employing as many as seven men at a time in one shift: from a machine, two first aids, two-second aids, and two locksmith lubricators. The volume of the excavator bucket was 35 m3. To understand this size, one can imagine, for example, an elongated corridor with a width of 1.75 meters, a length of 10 meters and a height of 2 meters - just as much oil shale could fit in each bucket filling. The machine weighed 4021 tons. This can be compared, for example, to the weight of 27 blue whales or 2800 Mini Coopers. Closing of the Aidu quarry: Aidu's career ended in 2012 due to the depletion of stocks. After the quarry closed, the driveways and excavations began to fill with water. Thus, in the middle of the rocky desert, Estonia formed its light blue lagoon. Covering rocks - carbonate rocks and limestone - are partially soluble in water and gypsum begins to form. The water reflected from the gypsum crystals causes a beautiful light blue color. We have a vitality-boosting canoe
Wednesday Fun Facts about Aidu quarry, where our canoeing trip takes place.
Opening of the Aidu quarry:
In 1974, the October oil shale quarry was opened in Ida-Virumaa. The former surface mine is now called Aidu Quarry. Almost 2.4 million tons of oil shale were mined there annually, during the 38 years of operation a total of about 90 million tons of oil shale was mined, which would be enough to burn one million light bulbs for 70 years. Lake Võrtsjärv could be filled four times with the total production of the quarry. However, the quarry area (34 km2) is about the same as that of the two Kihnu islands.
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