Places in Lithuania
JEREMY TAYLOR: WRITER - TEACHER - JUGGLER
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Places in Lithuania |
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I visited quite a few places: Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas, Siauliai and the Hill of Crosses and snapped away in all of them. |
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The main street in Vilnius, Gedimino, on a cool and, thanks to its proximity to the river, foggy night. | |||
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Here is the woman who greets you when you go to the Avilys restaurant on Gedimino street. How does she get in and out of that suit every night? | |||
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At the bottom of Gedimino is a large square with a magnificent church and a bell tower. It being December, there's a Christmas tree next to it. |
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Here are two Russian soldiers bravely standing on the green bridge over the river Neris. Many of their comrades, including a throng of Lenin and Stalin statues have been taken off to 'Stalinland' a historical themepark run by Lithuania's richest mushroom grower. It is either a great day out for all the kids, or a commercial mockery of Lithuanian history - depending on who you listen to. Click gruta park to find out more. | |||
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There are quite a few Russian Orthodox churches in Vilnius and are in stark contrast to some awful concrete monstrosities which the Soviets have left all across Lithuania. | |||
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The old town of Vilnius - full of traditional pubs (and some not so traditional ones) and nice shops selling amber and linen. | |||
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A cute poster saying something like, "Hey, we have the right to be treated properly as well." | |||
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Vilnius railway station taken at about 8 in the morning. A very grand building which was surprising empty. Buying a ticket to Trakai was easy and not expensive. The trains themselves were fine too and even had places to hang bicycles. | |||
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The walk from the station to the castle at Trakai was a delight. A calm winter's morning, refreshingly cold and a wonderful lakeside frequented by ducks and the very occasional stroller. | |||
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