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Flying the Rugute Flag

High on top of the Hill of Crosses.
Day 3 - Siauliai to Platelia

May 10th 2011
This morning started with a drive in the minibis (with bikes) to the Hill of Crosses, north east of Siauliai. We spent a very interesting hour walking around the hill and visitor centre and getting a feel for this extraordinary site with it's colourful history. We set of from the Hill of Crosses, cut across the top of Siauliai and hit the A11 out towards Plateliai. The weather, which has ... read more
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Lithuanian Flag Independent between the two World Wars, Lithuania was annexed by the USSR in 1940. On 11 March 1990, Lithuania became the first of the Soviet republics to declare its independence, but Moscow did not recognize this proclamation until September of 199... ... read more
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