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Then to now
Last week (actually only a few days ago) I was staring off into the vast Baltic, looking towards Hel, marveling at the fairytale town, the beautiful beach and town of Sopot, and so much more. One thing that strikes me … Continue reading →
Click your heels together three times
Anyone that saw me hobbling around today probably would have thought I was injured. I wasn’t, but the cobblestones and my feet I think were having a serious argument. I wear a lot of barefoot sandals and sneakers. These have … Continue reading →
Mechanical Failure
So, the lesson is that if you get a pop-up message on a device, try to figure out exactly what it says and why. I must have inadvertently changed a setting on my camera and almost all my photos from … Continue reading →
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The Yin and the Yang of It
When I’m in Eastern Europe I feel so pulled. On the one hand cities, like Krakow are so beautiful, Warsaw represents how all ruins don’t have to remain, but some should, and other cities, towns, villages, have their own sense … Continue reading →
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Avoidance
Today we visited one of the most amazing museums – Polin. The museum is about 10 years old, and is absolutely incredible. I’ve been here before and I’m always finding something new, something to marvel at, and something to capture … Continue reading →
Every City
If I were to tell you that I have a favorite city that I’d be visiting on this trip, I’d be lying. Every city we go to, I can be found saying that I love this city. Today we flew … Continue reading →
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A Balebosta in Vilnius
It’s not often that you have an opportunity to meet with someone who carries the traditions of Litvak food in her soul. Even if she doesn’t sing out loud as she prepares the ingredients, mixes them, all the while explaining … Continue reading →
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Getting rattled
There are many things when one travels that could be disturbing or nerve wracking. I can’t imagine how our ancestors coped with this, traveling in steerage, carrying all they owned on their backs. I need multiple suitcases even for short … Continue reading →
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Raindrops keep falling, and falling…
The raindrops are very real, but they are also metaphorical. Today we took a long drive to Plungė. I’ve never been there before, and neither has Lina, a native of Lithuania. I have probably not been to half or maybe … Continue reading →
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The Streets
Last night I was lulled to sleep by the musicians playing on the street outside the hotel – accordions, guitars, I think I saw a violinist when I was outside, too. This morning, I woke up early and was lulled … Continue reading →
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