Blog Archive: May 2016
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Charles Bridge: A Timeless Landmark in Prague
The Charles Bridge (Karlův most) in Prague is one of the most iconic and historic landmarks in Europe. Built in the 14th century under the reign of King Charles IV, this Gothic stone bridge spans the Vltava River, connecting Prague's Old Town with the Lesser Town (Malá Strana). Adorned with a series of 30 Baroque statues and surrounded by stunning…
Scythe VS String Trimmer (Then and Now)
| 7 views | PhotoAbout a year ago I had a chance to try out an old school tool called a scythe (back at these days, all I had at our newly inherited rural house). The grass were growing as crazy as it could, and I was left with no other…
Veggie Garden In Handmade Wooden Boxes
| 4 views | PhotoAbout a year ago we planted first plants in used wooden boxes (the drawers), see: Our First Veggie Garden: Planting Plants in Boxes .This year we (not me actually) decided to construct boxes by our own, making our…
Smiltynė Ferry Terminal (Klaipeda to Curonian Spit)
| 38 views | Photo LithuaniaKlaipėda city is separated from Curonian Spitby Curonian Lagoon. For connection of two shores across the Curonian Lagoon, Smiltynė Ferry Terminal is operating. Taking a ferry from Klaipėda to Curonian Spit is always…
Planting an Apple Tree (Doch Melbi / Daughter Melbi / Дочь Мелбы)
| 2 views | PhotoRecently I introduced my dear readers with Edward The Brush cutter, today allow me to introduce you with a new sort of an apple tree we planted in our rural house as part of home remodeling works. Meet Doch Melbi /…
Chili Pizza in Palanga
| 3 views | Photo LithuaniaChili Pizza is a popular Lithuanian pizzeria chain. Today we paid a visit to one located in Lithuanian beach town of Palanga. Chili Pizza in Palanga, Lithuania Located in multi storey building on lively walking…
Sea Bridge in Palanga
| 12 views | Photo LithuaniaSea bridge in Palanga is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Lithuanian beach resort town of Palanga. It reaches into the sea for 407 metres and is shaped in the form of letter L. The pier provides a chance…
Walking Street in Palanga
| 13 views | Photo LithuaniaPalanga is a nice little beach resort town in Lithuania. The city features a walking street, with many cafes and restaurants, local art and craft and so on. Unfortunately I didn't figure out what name does this street…
Rally Kurzeme 2016
| 0 views |Sport photography has always been interesting for me. I don't feel pro enough to call myself a sport photography guru, as I understand it involves fast zoom lens as well. Today I was equipped with kit 18-55mm lens and…
Hotel Fontaine Royal Review In Liepāja
| 4 views | Photo LatviaSet in a converted factory building along the Tirdzniecības kanāls, this laid-back hotel with quirky, royal-inspired interiors is 8 minutes' walk from the Liepajas theater and 6 km from tours of the Karostas Cietums…
DIY - Bed Frame King Size Rural Style
| 6 views | PhotoOne of the most important furniture elements in your master bedroom definitely is a bed. This time I decided to build a bed frame by my own. Last year we bought four mattress and used them in old single beds. I decided…
Burning Branches
| 1 views | PhotoFew days ago we did the Big Spring tree and branches trimming, we were left with many piles of branches, the only reasonable solution to get rid of them - burn them. We waited for overcast day and made three fire…
Flying Fish over Venta Rapid in Kuldīga
| 5 views |This was my second attempt to photograph flying fish over Venta rapid this year, first I did it around April 20, but didn't choose the right position and the weather was damn cold (sky were totally gray). Second time,…
DIY - Kitchen Cabinets With a Sink
| 5 views | PhotoI have always loved to construct and develop some new things, I love to spend my free time by figuring out how to improve space around me, that's why probably for a second season I have been doing home remodeling works…
Kuldīga Food Market
| 17 views | Photo LatviaKuldīga Food Market (Kuldīgas pārtikas tirgus, in Latvian) is located on Aizputes street 2a in Kuldīga, Latvia. Frankly speaking I have no idea why they call it a food market, as from food there are little to nothing…
Edward The Brushcutter AW-BC620TH Trimmer
| 29 views | PhotoMeet Edward, our newest team member to help us out in our home remodeling works. I first met Edward at local DEPO DIY store in Liepāja, Latvia. The sales person wanted me to buy a Jasper, as Jasper was listed just…
The Big Spring Cleanup Part 2 - Trimming Trees and Branches
| 1 views | PhotoAfter the successful Big Spring cleanup of territory surrounding our rural house, and after masonry works with chimney it was time to get rid of old and broken branches. Frankly speaking I thought it will be enough…
Former Kolkhoz Spartak
| 1 views |It was on a still and tranquil Friday evening when we took our cat Tiger on a walk. I took a tripod and camera and just documented were we went. Turned out we were walking with our cat at former kolkhoz Spartaks…
Drupal Patch For Location Module To Update Province List for Latvia With Latest Data
| 1 views |Made a simple Drupal patch for Location module to display latest administrative divisions of Latvia. Default one is still showing outdated data using old "Rayon" as administrative divisions of Latvia. Will try to…
Repairing Old Brick Chimney
| 1 views | PhotoOn April 20, 2016 we completely changed a top of our brick chimney at our rural country house. It was not planned actually to change all top of chimney, just to add two rows of bricks. Thus after a quick inspection it…
Restaurant "Ukrainochka" in Batumi
| 9 views | Photo GeorgiaRestaurant Ukrainochka is located at Batumi Railway Station terminal building, some 3 km from Batumi city centre. Food served here is true masterpieces of Ukrainian cuisine, not to mention blonde and beautiful Ukrainian…