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Another cold day, but just before noon we heard drums, bundled up and rushed out to see if we could find an Independence Day celebration. We followed the sound and got there in time to see a good bit of the very short event. People were more serious than we are on the 4th, but there was lots of waving of small flags and balloons for the children. Del got some pretty good pictures there, and since we were already out in the feels like 0 degree F. cold, we decided we might as well walk around a little. We walked out to the channel that leads to the sea where Del took the pictures of the swans and boats. We also walked past the old theater where Hitler stood on the balcony to state that Klaipeda was reinstated into Germany.
Our next stop was the old market where we bought chicken, bacon and a small pork roast. They do not sell beef at the market. I don't think it is a big part of the Lithuanian diet.
The bacon man is accustomed to selling a hunk of bacon, but he sliced it into strips for me, while shaking his head about the whole thing. One thing I thought odd was that when I pointed to the bacon, he cut off a small sliver and offered it to me to try RAW. Needless to say, I declined.
After that, Del walked home, and I stopped by the little Iki to pick up a few things, so I was a few minutes behind him. After 3 1/2 hours out in the cold, it was time for coffee and a nap.
The chicken breasts were huge. I cooked 2 halves and we have one half left for lunch tomorrow. I served it with rice, zucchini and cabbage salad. I tried to imitate the salad we had at a restaurant the other day. The dressing was surprisingly close.
I had hoped there would be fireworks tonight, but not so far.
Sorry - Wrong info - Independence after WW1 Stay tuned for report on Soviet Independence Day when it actually occurs in March.
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