More from Klaipeda...

Here we were on the beach in Klaipeda. It was quite windy and cooler so not many people were swimming.






The "Old Town" area, which is what the original center of the city is called, has some very German-looking areas like this corner with the outdoor restaurant. Also a river runs through the city.

The "flower" ship was interesting too.


As we walked across one of the bridges, Bob noticed these locks on the railings. When we looked more closely, we saw a man and a woman's name and a date. This seems to be a tradition for wedding days or possibly special occasions to "lock your love" together forever. We wondered if they throw the key in the river so it can never be unlocked!

After returning to Vilnius, we noticed locks on a nearby bridge too. Someone recently told me that when the railings get full, someone comes along and saws off the locks so there will be room for new locks! So much for throwing away the key so no one can take your lock off the bridge. At least their love can still last forever even if the lock doesn't!