![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-25.jpg "Sandstone Cliff at Gauja River")
This weekend, I had to plan around the rainy periods. In the end, however, I had enough time for exploring Gauja National Park with its both attractions: river and castles. Continue reading Rainy, Cloudy, Go!
Yearly Archives: 2012
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-24.jpg "Midsummer Fire")
Jāņi, the Midsummer Celebration
In the night from June 23 to June 24, all of Latvia celebrates the summer solstice – a very interesting celebration! Continue reading Jāņi, the Midsummer Celebration
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-22.jpg "Old Town")
Riga, or: Art Nouveau and Wood
My third capital on this trip – sightseeing is slowly getting hard work! Therefore, I chose a rather relaxed itinerary. Nonetheless, I have seen a bit of the city. Continue reading Riga, or: Art Nouveau and Wood
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-20.jpg "Dinaburg")
Daugava River Bends
The train going from Lithuania to Latvia stops in Daugavpils, which in turn is close to the nature park "Daugavas Loki". Therefore, I went on a short visit. Continue reading Daugava River Bends
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-19.jpg "View from atop Ladakalnis")
The Aukštaitija Bicycle Chain Massacre
My last stop in Lithuania was Aukštaitija National Park, which boasts more than 100 lakes that are mostly interconnected by small streams. Therefore, the best way to explore this region is by an (overnight) canoe trip. Unfortunately, I did not have enough time for that, so I simply rented a bike. Continue reading The Aukštaitija Bicycle Chain Massacre
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-17.jpg "Trakai Island Castle")
Vilnius without a Cold
As I got rid of my cold, I had time to explore Vilnius and its surroundings a bit. Today, I went on a half-day trip to Trakai. Continue reading Vilnius without a Cold
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-16.jpg "Grūda")
A Day in the Lithuanian Countryside
Today, I left Vilnius behind and went on a day trip to Dzūkija National Park. There, I went on a hike through the forest, passing by the meanders of the stream Grūda, wading through grass, and enjoying the unspoilt nature. Continue reading A Day in the Lithuanian Countryside
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-14.jpg "Nagliai Dune")
Today’s Special Combo: Forest, Sand, and Sea!
Today's excursion to the Curonia Spit was a very memorable one: The mixture of more sand dunes, which are over 50 meters high, and dense forest makes this area rather unique (at least in my experience). Continue reading Today’s Special Combo: Forest, Sand, and Sea!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-13.jpg "Hill of Crosses")
Lithuanian Pilgrimage
On my way to the coast, I stopped in Šiauliai which is close to a very unique sight: the Hill of Crosses. Continue reading Lithuanian Pilgrimage
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-12.jpg "Vilnius")
Vilnius with a Cold
As I obviously caught a cold while cycling in the rain, I had two rather uneventful days, and did not see a lot of Vilnius: I just did a short two-hour stroll through the city – which is very short even for me. Continue reading Vilnius with a Cold