Remember: a simple kettle can be a luxury to some
September 15th 2011 Lithuania.
From the moment the plane skittered on the airstrip I realised these ex soviet citizens stood for no nonsense. The presence each person held clearly demanded awe and reverence. The women immaculately dressed. The men were solid and serious.
I was visiting Matas in his home city. I was nervous as I was to be meeting his family and friends for the first time. As soon as I was inli
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