An early start again today, catching the 6:50am train to Siauliai. The earlier train was far too early and the later train was far too late. I wanted to get to Siauliai with time up my sleeves to visit the…
Grand Dukes of Hazzard
I woke up a bit later today. Maybe it was because I got a remote so I could turn the aircon on and maybe it was the extra beer I had drunk the night before. I guess that mystery will…
Train to Trakai
I was awake at 6am this morning so thought I’d catch the 7:49 train to Trakai. I’m sure you’ve all heard of this wonderful 30 minute commuter train through the forests of Lithuania. The train was rather empty, certainly there…
No Museum Monday
My first day in a new country, you never quite know what to expect. My expectations were good as the arrival late in previous the evening was smooth, although the airport arrivals area was not the big open space you…
Shnorhakalut’yun
Today was our final day in Armenia and our final day travelling together. We have both very much enjoyed Georgia and Armenia after discussing it for a number of years, so it was good we finally made it here. Claire…
Armenian Taxi Adventure
After an early breakfast, where I ate too many of the little pancakes, we headed off to find a taxi to take us on our adventure for today. The first taxi we saw had an older driver and his price…
Armenian Family Roadtrip
Yesterday we left our comfy Haghpat hotel and were driven for about an hour to the next major town where we transferred to another car, which was driven by our driver’s son. We are not sure why but suspect the…
Monasteries of Debed Canyon
Todays plan was to visit four more monastries in the Debed Canyon. We are staying near the UNESCO listed Haghpat monastery which was built between 967 and 991, although the bell tower was added in the 13th century. We have visited…
Avoid the yellow Lada
We left Sighnaghi at 8:30 am. The streets were quite empty and the sound of our bags rolling along the cobblestones probably changed that. A lone yellow Lada taxi was waiting for a fare as it had done the day…
History and Wine
We started the day with a hunt for breakfast and being Sunday, Sighnaghi was very much asleep. We went back to the cafe that found us a guesthouse and they were open and sold us some khachapuri and our other…