'Achoo' ('thank you' in Lithuanian)

My visit to Lithuania happened almost by chance.

My father never wanted to return to the country where he was born, never wanted to talk about it, never wanted his children to visit.

Like any place, the history is very complicated.

Much sadness and no immediate family remain in Lithuania.

But I felt more of a connection to this place than I expected, to the land, to aspects of the culture and mostly to the wonderful people who I met.

Until next time, Lithuania.

Lithuania has great ice cream.

And the pillows match the flavors.