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Monthly Archives: June 2019
Ariogala, Kelmė and Tauragė – June 29
I’m going to have to get back to Salt Lake City to add photos in order to describe what we saw in these very different towns. The buildings in these, as all over small towns in Lithuania that date back … Continue reading
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Vilkija and Raseiniai – June 28
Today was simply amazing. No other words for it. Last year, we spent some time wandering around Vilkija, met a woman who lived in one of the houses formerly occupied by a Jewish family, and walked down to the river … Continue reading
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Kaunas – June 27
We arrived in Kaunas after picking up a car which Lina promptly named the Black Swan. Much larger than our previous Cinnamon, but when we changed plans and needed a car for additional days this was all that was available. … Continue reading
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Vilnius Archives – June 26
First, let me say what a pleasure it is, always, to be working in the Vilnius archives. There is air conditioning, working with the directors in the reading rooms is not difficult, and although there are rules which must be … Continue reading
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June 25 – Wish I could share photos!
SO many photos! Not all of them are repeats of what I took last year, and I’m eager to share. Lina and I walked the streets of the large ghetto today. We spoke about the different ways material references the … Continue reading
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June 24 – Partial correction and relief
Well, one of us certainly knows how to use Google for answers, and it doesn’t seem to be me! After fruitlessly searching for a micro USB cable that would fit the opening in the camera body that I thought would … Continue reading
Uh-Oh June 23 – Error to be Corrected
Well the day started off well enough. In fact, the day was lovely, one would have said perfect, until we got to Vilnius, but I am getting ahead of myself. On second thought, I need to start at the end … Continue reading
June 22 – Kaunas and Environs
You would think (or at least I would) that sitting in a car all day would be restful, especially if you weren’t the one driving. Well, it isn’t really restful, especially if you keep asking the drive to slow down … Continue reading
In the air again – June 21
Flying between Poland and Lithuania is as easy as driving – no sense of crossing a border. In fact, it was so easy, it was a little worrying. I showed my passport to check my bags and get a boarding … Continue reading
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June 20 – a last day in Poland
Today was our last day in Poland. Well, not really. It was my last day in Poland. Marek will be here doing more research for another 4 days. I’m leaving tomorrow for Lithuania where I will join Lina. Our research … Continue reading
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