Virginija, was the first guide to welcome us, a beautiful woman who was a sheer delight with her warm smile and absolute knowledge of this country she loves so much. From Vilnius to Kaunas to Dzukija, and ALL the other stops in-between, she brought our grandparent's home alive for us. She is an enormous asset to your company!
Lilija, our second guide, was also wonderful in showing us around the coast of Lithuania with it's picture perfect seaports and breathtaking sunsets over the Baltic Sea. Again, a very knowledgeable and hospitable guide that was always at our service.
We have been home for a few weeks now, and still can not go through a day without thinking of, or telling someone, about our joyful experience in Lithuania.
And of course I can not end this without singing the praises of our driver, Tautvydas. In the ten days of driving with him, there was never a time we worried about anything but taking in the beautiful views of our adopted country and enjoying his company. He was responsible, attentive, and very patient with my cousin and I who asked for numerous pictures stops!
Placing a cross on the Hill of Crosses for our grandmother is a tender memory forever in our hearts.
And on our last day, again under the expert care of Virginija, we found our grandmother's village and a living relative. She was relentless in trying to find as much for us as she could, and we can never thank her enough for that. To list the events of that day alone would take another page, for it was one of the most magical and memorable days imaginable!!! I'm smiling and laughing just thinking about it...
To say libai aciu somehow just doesn't seem enough, for what you all planted in our hearts and minds is a gift that is priceless. We want to come back someday, but till then, please know that you are, and your country is, living within us....
Su Dievuliu,
Joyce Peck