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        General survey
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        <h2>The farm &quot;Kalda&quot; in Iigaste/South Estonia</h2>
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        is situated in the border area towards Latvia, 20 km away from the
        border town of Valga/Valka on the road to Otepää and Tartu. Riga and 
        Tallinn are about the same distance away - what should be of interest to 
        clients of Ryan Air and Easyjet.
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         The village of Iigaste is part of Tolliste community, the nearest hamlet
         being Laatre. There are a GP's surgery, a pharmacy and grocery shops. The local
         administration is situated there, too.
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         Iigaste is an agricultural area, surrounded by thick forests. To the west is
         the town of Valga/Valka, divided between Estonia and Latvia, to the east is the winter
         sports area around Otepaa, to the south stretches the Karula National Park,
         a landscape of wooded hills with numerous small lakes. Predominant activities
         are all about roaming the countryside: in summer by walking, jogging, biking, 
         swimming, canoeing, in winter cross-country skiing, tobogganing, ice-skating
         and ski-jumping. At any rate there is a lot to discover in fauna and flora
         all year around.
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         Excursions to the university town of Tartu and to the seaside resort and spa
         of Parnu make an interesting break.
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         The farmsted of &quot;Kalda&quot; (which can be translated as &quot;sloping,
         near a river bank&quot;) is situated in a wide bend of the &quot;Vaike Emajogi&quot;
         river, that nourishes lake &quot;Worts&quot; and flows on passing through Tartu
         to lake &quot;Peipsi&quot;. It is possible to tour the river by canoe, doing
         a lot of bathing and swimming on the way. There is a good chance to get some fish
         on the rod as well.
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         The birds' habitat is a real temptation to bird watchers. Many quite rare
         species can be watched. - There are beavers in the river, and a lot of 
         deer and small game pay frequent visits to the farm.
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         Being situated inside the river bend and at the end of the accessing road,
         farm life is tranquil, quiet and undisturbed. Byking and hiking is a good
         pastime on paths very rarely used by motorized vehicles.
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         The farm offers ample space for various groups of guests at a time. 
         Camping sites and accomodation buildings are set up in a way that prevents
         any interference. 
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         Besides the town Valga/Valka and the university city of Tartu there are a 
         variety of sightseeing places in the neighbourhood: both for the 
         historical and cultural interested and the lovers of manor houses and nature.
         Especially the historians have a wide choice to track down on history: the
         Danes, Germans, Polish, Swedes, the Russian Tsars, Napoleon, the Sowjets - 
         they all contributed to many accomplishments as well as to lots of harm and
         suppression to this country and its inhabitants.
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         If you are interested in a certain field of studies - just tell us right
         away, and we will be delighted to help making your stay as stimulating and 
         prolific as possible.
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         We are prepared to recommend books on history, nature and fiction. There
         is a small library of Estonian fiction available in German and English
         translations. 
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       <p>
         Estonia takes pride in being the world champion in offering internet 
         access points. We share this pride by offering wireless internet access on the 
         whole farm area.
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