If it’s Friday, it must be Lithuania. Both Michael and I had escort duty on different tours. It is weird to travel together, but not go on excursions together. At least we have something to talk about when we meet up. It’s fun to compare what we have each learned and saw. Unfortunately, travelling separately with one camera is a problem (Michael has it) and next time we go on a trip, I will take my own camera.
I went to Klaipeda and went on a village tour. Our guide, who lived through Soviet rule and the conversion to democracy, was very knowledgeable and gave a detailed history of the life and turbulent times in the country’s history. It was very informative, and the people are still coming to terms with the communist invasion. They are an optimistic people. The part of the country we saw was dominated by the Soviet legacy, such as the apartment buildings and factories. The city is rather dreary looking but the country side is very bucolic.
Went to a sawmill where they were building log homes by hand. They were beautifully crafted. They assemble the house, then take it apart and put it into a kit for shipping. Then we went to a farm house and was treated to handpressed apple juice and homemade coffee cake, with a tour of the homestead and grounds. Then off to a museum where there were exhibits from people who were sent to Sibera.
Michael went to a beach resort community, an amber museum, a beautiful local church and then on to the “Old Town” for a tour and visit to a local brewery (what else?).
Back to the ship for laundry, bridge, dinner and entertainment. I wonder why I am so tired --- gee all this work is exhausting. I know that you feel sorry for me. I guess I can rest when I get home as I will probably never get to see these places again.
Tomorrow more escort duty in Latvia.
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