We decided it was time to say goodbye to Lithuania and hello to Latvia! First order of business: laundry. Yes, very exciting, but thatβs part of van life, too. Longing for a relaxing day, we picked the closest promising-looking campsite with beach access and a washing machine.
After seeing the amazing Hill of Crosses, we found a lovely park next to a circular lake where we could spend the night. The lake was surrounded by all kinds of swings, which made Kathrin incredibly happy. She always lights up and runs towards any swing we find, and this was her heaven (and mine, too!). We had a perfectly quiet night and a fun morning. Once again, Lithuania proved that it does one thing exceptionally well: public parks!
What do you do with an old bicycle or a worn-out pair of skis? Take them to the tip? Sell them at a car boot sale? Well, in Lithuania, there seems to be a third option: turn them into a cross and stick them on a hill. Welcome to the Hill of Crosses (KryΕΎiΕ³ kalnas), where an estimated 200,000 crosses now stand. Big ones, small ones, colourful ones, simple ones, made of wood, metal and even things you wouldnβt normally associate with religious symbols.
... from before van life
Glacial roads, endless pine forests, and the build that prepped us for winter.
Ferry hops, sea-side park ups, and the calm rhythm of the Danish west coast.
Ever since we met we discovered that we share the same passion for traveling and discovering nature and foreign cultures. We love to hike and anything that ups the adrenalin levels. After one of our first multi day hikes (West Highland Way) we started toying with the idea to get our own van. We decided to stress test that type of traveling with a 4 week camping trip through Canada.
It blew our minds and we discovered that we love this mode of traveling. The freedom is just incredible and that is exactly what we are looking for.
So, in 2024 we finally got our van Wilma and are now getting ready for the great escape ⦠err⦠adventure!
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