07. Jul 2025

Krimūnu - Zargara

Photo 1: This was the only walker I saw today. I must admit: I took him for "granite".

Photo 2: Most of my day looked like this...

Photo 3: This was one farmer's way to wish pilgrims passing by "Good Luck!"

Photo 4: Near the border to Lithuania this farmer, Arvis, passed me on his tractor, stopped and backed up to me. He had many questions about my journey and spoke good English. Arvis was the last Latvian that I would meet in his country. He was very kind... he invited me to stay the night on his farm. It was a very tempting offer, but it would have added another two hours to the next day's hike. I thanked Arvis and prayed a pilgrim blessing for him, his family, and their path through life.

Photo 5: I made it to Lithuania! There was about an hour walk through the woods direct along the border line... and with hords of bugs! Shortly after the border it began to rain. The campground I was planning to stay at did not open this season. I called Gilbert from France to see if he made it to the border town Zagara and where he might be staying. With his help I found my way to a very nice hostel. There I met Ernestas from Lithuania. Tomorrow will be his first day on the Camino Lituano.