Temperatures in northern Europe have been so low that citizens of Estonia can now drive across a 12 1/2-mile stretch of frozen sea linking the country's two main islands....
People living on the smaller island of Hiiumaa travel to Saaremaa for shopping, a cup of coffee, or to drop off kids at school. Getting to the larger island also ensures connection to mainland Estonia. While opening the ice road came out of necessity... [1480 chars]