Day 22 - Secrets of Muhu

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Today was the kind of day that unfolded slowly, in true Muhu style, nothing much opens before 10am, except the amazing bread shop. Unfortunately, we missed out on the famous Muhu bread (even the supermarket was sold out by 10:15am!), but our day had already taken an adventurous turn.

We started by trying to find the midsummer song festival grounds. I was convinced I knew the way, but we ended up at a travellers' campground instead. A quick redirect via the local church, and some chuckles over our ever-evolving family “voting off the island” jokes, led us to the right place. Just as I remembered it: a big swing, a beautiful stage draped in folk fabric design, and the remains of a midsummer fire. It reminded me of when we found it by accident back in 2019 while I got us “lost” searching for Käsitöö shops. Some of the best memories are born that way.

We explored Liiva next, the Coop store’s Muhu-themed windows made me smile (of course we stopped for photos!). At a familiar Käsitöö shop, I was amazed again by the Master's work, the same blanket she was working on in 2019 was still there. Her floral designs reminded me of my grandmother’s painting; I still have a chest with those same flower motifs.

Later in the afternoon, we visited Kadri’s summer house, truly a fairytale garden. The sun came out, the table was beautifully set, and the food (especially the purple cabbage salad) was incredible. I gifted her one of our Muhu mugs and coasters. She was blown away and so supportive of Estonian Designs AU. Dad was in his element grilling sausages and later fixing gates and locks around the village like a pro.

We ended the night watching the sunset from Kadi’s newly rebuilt house, from ruins to a lovely modular home with a peaceful outdoor nook. It was an unexpected evening full of community, connection, and simple joys. One of those days that fills your heart in quiet, lasting ways.