Del got up early to get some work done, and called me at 8:45. I got showered and we headed down to breakfast alone, because coffee was calling. We had agreed the night before that we would sleep until we woke up. We had just sat down when the youngers came in. This guesthouse has lovely breakfasts. The staff is quite accomodating, and has even learned to burn eggs for me. It is kind of interesting that the receptionist is also the server, so she runs up and down stairs to do both her jobs.
After breakfast we headed out for the National Museum, the Museum of Applied Arts and a bit of shopping on the way there and back We enjoyed the National Museum, but were particularly taken with the Museum of Applied Arts. It had a wonderful exhibit of Art Deco fashions and accessories. The dresses were breath takiing, and since Rosa loves to draw designs, she particularly enjoyed it. There was also a large collection of traditional dresses and some from the Gone With the Wind era.
The National Museum had a touching exhibit commemorating the deportation of Lithuanians to Siberia. It showed documents and also many photos taken by people in recent years who have gone to try to find the graves of their family members. The docent of that gallery noticed Rosa and came over to tell her about the history behind the exhibit. It was very interesting to listen to her and to talk with her after she finished.
Having just been to the Hill of Crosses, it was interesting to see a not quite short enough film about Cross Art or Cross Craft at the National Museum. It was extremely interesting, but the mind can only absorb what the behind can bear, and those seats were not designed for improving the mind. It was interesting and scary to see young boys being taught to use the dangerous looking sharp tools so that the art will not die.
We also walked into the beautiful cathederal and went into shops that interested Rosa. She loves the linen shops and the felt shops.
By this time it was nearly 4, and we had not had lunch so we walked over to the Mexican restuarant for a passable meal We sat outside and noticed that all the tables were filled with Americans. Their accents were clearly not from anywhere else. By the time we got home, we were ready to call it a day. We had some trail mix, crackers, nutella and fruit for anyone who wanted any for a bedtime snack.
The family has to leave for the airport at 3 am, so they went up early in hopes that Rosa would sleep a little before the taxi arrives. We are going to miss them, but are eager to hear all about their adventures in England and Scotland. Having them here has been so special. I am so glad that Rosa is able to have these opportunities as such an early age and so glad she is the kind of child who enjoys doing just about anything. That may change with the coming of teen age, but fingers crossed!
Tomorrow Del gives his last lecture and on Saturday we head home for our last days in Lithuania. Getting the apartment clean won't take long and we have to pack. I also need to make a trip to Humana to turn in some things so we won't have to find space for them. I am also going to throw away some items that we have just plain worn out. Some items of clothing are just not meant to be washed several times a week.
After breakfast we headed out for the National Museum, the Museum of Applied Arts and a bit of shopping on the way there and back We enjoyed the National Museum, but were particularly taken with the Museum of Applied Arts. It had a wonderful exhibit of Art Deco fashions and accessories. The dresses were breath takiing, and since Rosa loves to draw designs, she particularly enjoyed it. There was also a large collection of traditional dresses and some from the Gone With the Wind era.
The National Museum had a touching exhibit commemorating the deportation of Lithuanians to Siberia. It showed documents and also many photos taken by people in recent years who have gone to try to find the graves of their family members. The docent of that gallery noticed Rosa and came over to tell her about the history behind the exhibit. It was very interesting to listen to her and to talk with her after she finished.
Having just been to the Hill of Crosses, it was interesting to see a not quite short enough film about Cross Art or Cross Craft at the National Museum. It was extremely interesting, but the mind can only absorb what the behind can bear, and those seats were not designed for improving the mind. It was interesting and scary to see young boys being taught to use the dangerous looking sharp tools so that the art will not die.
We also walked into the beautiful cathederal and went into shops that interested Rosa. She loves the linen shops and the felt shops.
By this time it was nearly 4, and we had not had lunch so we walked over to the Mexican restuarant for a passable meal We sat outside and noticed that all the tables were filled with Americans. Their accents were clearly not from anywhere else. By the time we got home, we were ready to call it a day. We had some trail mix, crackers, nutella and fruit for anyone who wanted any for a bedtime snack.
The family has to leave for the airport at 3 am, so they went up early in hopes that Rosa would sleep a little before the taxi arrives. We are going to miss them, but are eager to hear all about their adventures in England and Scotland. Having them here has been so special. I am so glad that Rosa is able to have these opportunities as such an early age and so glad she is the kind of child who enjoys doing just about anything. That may change with the coming of teen age, but fingers crossed!
Tomorrow Del gives his last lecture and on Saturday we head home for our last days in Lithuania. Getting the apartment clean won't take long and we have to pack. I also need to make a trip to Humana to turn in some things so we won't have to find space for them. I am also going to throw away some items that we have just plain worn out. Some items of clothing are just not meant to be washed several times a week.
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