Safety in Tartu, Estonia What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?
People’s Opinions
Accident with the wood burning stove. A racer was trying to get the fire started but apparently there was too much gas on the wood and the fire “poofed”, burning him in the process.In order to prevent this from happening in the future, be smart and aware with fire safety. Always exercise caution and ask contacts/locals how to operate any stove you are not familier with. If you do not have enough information…do not “guess”.
Ministry Summary
Ministry Summary in Tartu, Estonia Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?
People’s Opinions
I highly recommend teams going back to these ministry locations. The people are very spirit filled and love to invest into their community. It is a beautiful places that truly understands the Race, so they poor into us as much as we poor into them and their ministry. On a scale of 1 to 4 I would say a 4. It is a strong community that is unashamed of the gospel, and they really understand the beauty of loving unconditionally while building relationships.
Lodging
Lodging in Tartu, Estonia Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.
People’s Opinions
In Ristte we stayed at the church:
sleeping pads
complete kitchen
five bathrooms
one shower with cold and hot water
Very nice living conditions there.
At the camp we stayed in the main lodging area:
plenty of beds for everyone
many hot showers
several bathrooms
a complete kitchen
In Viljandi:
sleeping pads again
one shower
kitchen
Food / Meals
Food / Meals in Tartu, Estonia What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).
People’s Opinions
Cook for your yourselves Plenty of grocery stores Best market is called Selver Many restaurants, cheaper to cook
Transportation
Transportation in Tartu, Estonia What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.
People’s Opinions
We used Lux Bus line to enter Tartu from Riga, Lativa. Each ticket on Lux Bus line was about 16 USD per person. In all of the places we lived we just walked everywhere. It is super easy to get around on foot. They do have public busses, but we never used them so I don’t know the price.
Medical
Medical in Tartu, Estonia Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).
People’s Opinions
Tartu University HospitalThe address is: L. Puusepa 1a, 50406 Tartu
Communication
Communication in Tartu, Estonia Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?
People’s Opinions
Wonderful cell phone reception and wifi. Wifi is everywhere in Estonia, seriously everywhere. The country code is +372. My contact had an extra SIM card with his family plan, so I don’t know the best SIM cards to use in Estonia. Mine was free.
Financial
Financial in Tartu, Estonia Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.
People’s Opinions
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Translators
Translators in Tartu, Estonia List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken
People’s Opinions
Kuldar in Risttee was a great translator. Actually, just about everyone there speaks English.Tanel spoke English just fine at the camp centerAnd Tarmo in Viljandi was a wonderful translator.All contact info is provided above.
Off Days / Fun Activities
Off Days / Fun Activities in Tartu, Estonia What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?
People’s Opinions
In Tartu going into town is very beautiful. They have some really cool old sanctuaries there. There is a little beach area by the river you can go swimming in or lay out. Exploring the city with Estonians is really a lot of fun, so many cool places to go check out.In the camp center you a removed from any city. But they have a sonna and a lake with a row boat.In Viljandi there is a beach where you can play volleyball, go swimming, or jump off some platforms into the water. There are also some cool old castle ruins in need of exploring.
Other Important Contacts
Other Important Contacts in Tartu, Estonia Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions
People’s Opinions
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Tips
People’s Opinions
Really build relationships with the church community in Tartu. They will offer to take you out to have a good time with them a whole bunch, take them up on that offer. They will poor into you and love you in so many ways. Take advantage of these wonderful people.
Additional Info
Additional Info in Tartu, Estonia Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?