Railroad crossing in Skrunda municipality, Latvia

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Poppy field Skrunda

Skrunda is actually a very lovely small Latvian town, you can find here both Soviet military heritage (Read: Skrunda-1 Abandoned Soviet Military Ghost Town In Latvia) , delicious Latvian cuisine (Bistro 'Elvi' In Skrunda) or just enjoy a lovely walk near river Venta (Read: Skrunda Open-Air Stage and Park).

In today's Piece of Life project series I would love to show a beautiful place where poppy field meets railroad - a railway crossing point. 

Railroad near Skrunda

Railroad in Skrunda municipality

Railroad perspective

Railroad perspective

Poppy field near Skrunda Railway

Poppy field near Skrunda Railway

There is something magical in Latvia - and both poppy fields and rails make this country look even better. Read more: Beautiful Poppy Field Near P104 (Jaunpils-Tukums) Road (Latvia)

Railroad crossing in Skrunda municipality

Railroad crossing in Skrunda municipality

 

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