WHAT A WONDERFUL WELCOME

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August 24th 2007

Published: September 14th 2007


Just arrived Just arrived
Just arrived

Glad to say we made it in one piece!!!
Even though "Senna" and "Prost" drove at break neck speed to try and make up time.

We arrived in Vilnius at 10.30am one hour late. After a sleepless night, aching all over but with a smile on our faces (Thanks to "Fric" and "Frac")



Had a wonderful welcome from the lady at the bus station who told us off for putting one of our bags on the grass whilst we got our bearings - wasn't as if it was a nice bit of grass!!!!.

So if anyone decides to sit on that bit of wall to the left of the station, beware she's a tyrant...........













Finally found our "Ahostel" after being sent from one to the other, there are 3 that are only streets apart.

We were pleasantly surprised, the honeymoon suite with a little red heart on the door, brand new and right near to the action. ..

After trying to check the inside of our eye lids for an hour and not succeeding (over tiredness can be a killer), we decided to check out the area..
Lovely room (Honeymoon Suite)Lovely room (Honeymoon Suite)
Lovely room (Honeymoon Suite)

But so hot in the attic.........

















Found old town - so much to see.



A little later......




The over powering heat of the day and our sleepness night finally caught up with us, decided to eat and turn in early..........





ZZZZZzzzzzz




The following day feeling refreshed we hit the sights with camera in hand. Enjoyed the local fare and cheap booze.







Not too much though, as we leave for Latvia at 7am the next morning....


Ron & Avril
"SPENDING THE KIDS INHERITANCE" Well thats what the kids accuse us of - so, (Skid & Skim) ski/daddy and ski/mummy are doing just that..... 2 Brits off around the world on August 19th 2007 and don't they just hate us for it!!!! No! - They think it's great that a couple of oldies have got the guts to go backpacking for 12 months. We are no strangers to travelling and have already experienced white water rafting in Colorado, "Skim" has also been brave enough to do a bungee jump. OK we are in our 50s, but it doesn't mean we are going to sit back and wait to die. Life is for l... full info
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Ausro Vartai (Gate of Dawn)Ausro Vartai (Gate of Dawn)
Ausro Vartai (Gate of Dawn)

Crowd pleaser as you can see....
Through the ArchThrough the Arch
Through the Arch

Hides a church..
Arty ViewArty View
Arty View

OK - I tried...
Orthodox Church of the Holy SpiritOrthodox Church of the Holy Spirit
Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit

And inside a "Fabulous interior"
Lietuvos Nacionaline FilharmonijaLietuvos Nacionaline Filharmonija
Lietuvos Nacionaline Filharmonija

But where is the orchestra?
The OrchestraThe Orchestra
The Orchestra

Across the road boozing......
EggEgg
Egg

I would like to see the bird that laid this one or would I !!!
Would you believe it?Would you believe it?
Would you believe it?

I found it all by myself.....
Trolley BusesTrolley Buses
Trolley Buses

Haven't seen these for years
Vilnius CathedralVilnius Cathedral
Vilnius Cathedral

Didn't expect this.
Vilnius CathedralVilnius Cathedral
Vilnius Cathedral

The inside was awesome
Vilnius CathedralVilnius Cathedral
Vilnius Cathedral

The inside again
Vilnius CathedralVilnius Cathedral
Vilnius Cathedral

The organ - I would like to play this one.....
Get a load of thisGet a load of this
Get a load of this

Looks like a couple of women I know!
Skim puts a dress onSkim puts a dress on
Skim puts a dress on

The street empties and the traffic disperses, its not that bad
Yes, I'll take a spareYes, I'll take a spare
Yes, I'll take a spare

Five heads are better than one.....
Sambuca momentSambuca moment
Sambuca moment

Or two......
One of manyOne of many
One of many

Say no more...
Vilnius Town HallVilnius Town Hall
Vilnius Town Hall

Infomation centre on the left..
Skim finds a friendSkim finds a friend
Skim finds a friend

One of the many
Fancy dressFancy dress
Fancy dress

Hen party madness, Vilnius style.
McDonalds - This one's for SteveMcDonalds - This one's for Steve
McDonalds - This one's for Steve

You do know they give you a free half hour internet session, just enough time to check your emails.


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Date: 14th September 2007

Getting about now
Hi You two Great to get news from where you are, Sounds like you are having a great time.

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