LithuaniaDžiogys55°4’50” N 22°47’29” E
May 28, 2024 in Lithuania ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
A revisit to Jurbarkas cemetery after some further research into the restoration work completed in 2007.
3 graves located & with translations in photos
Rachel Kaplan d.1921
Isaac Polaravitz d.1914Read more
LithuaniaVinkšnupis55°4’35” N 22°46’13” E
May 28, 2024 in Lithuania ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Kovno Gatve, which is the old main street of Jurbarkas, is the location of Synagogue Memorial Square. It is also the street where Julius Polerevitz (later Pollick) and his family lived - his fatherRead more
LithuaniaKauno pilis54°53’59” N 23°53’11” E
May 28, 2024 in Lithuania ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Built during the mid 14th century, Kaunas Castle occupied a strategic spot at the confluence of the Nemunas & Neris rivers. The castle has served as a strategic outpost of Vilnius across the centuriesRead more
LithuaniaKauno technologijos universitetas54°53’51” N 23°54’31” E
May 28, 2024 in Lithuania ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Reportedly unchanged since Soviet times, Spurgine serves a range of doughnuts both sweet and savoury from a small cafe on Laisves Aleja (Liberty Street), the main pedestrianised street of Kaunas. OurRead more
LithuaniaKaunas54°53’55” N 23°54’12” E
May 28, 2024 in Lithuania ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
The Choral Synagogue is the last remaining working synagogue in Kaunas, serving a community of approximately 100 Jews still living in the city.
LithuaniaKauno technologijos universitetas54°53’55” N 23°55’3” E
May 28, 2024 in Lithuania ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Another perfect spot - this time for beer and hot dogs to end our epic trip.
EnglandBrockholes53°34’56” N 1°46’2” W May 29, 2024 in England ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
The end of a memorable few days.
TravelerWow that is amazing. Further research required?