Tuesday 13 April 2010

A trip to Lithuania

A Lithuanian blogger (Ežiukas Vilniuje--blogas kuris myli Vilnių) (Hedgehog in Vilnius--the blog that loves Vilnius) recently posted a set of clips from a program about travel in Lithuania that appeared on the Travel Channel. You can watch the episode (three clips) on his website here. If you'd rather watch the entire episode in one clip, you can find that here or here.

Contact me when you arrive and I'll treat you to a beverage of your choice. But beware the liqueur sampler! (See clip.)

Saturday 10 April 2010

Polish tragedy

News about the airplane crash involving the Polish president:

AP via Yahoo news

The Guardian

BBC

LA Times

A real tragedy. Heartfelt condolences to all Polish people.

Lithuanians are also grieving. According to the article, at least three special masses took place in Vilnius on Saturday, and on Sunday the cabinet of ministers is scheduled to have a special meeting. It's expected that a period of mourning will be announced.