The last day of the trip, a sleepless night at the hostel, bustling Vilnius, and the journey home.

First day’s impression from Tony Groover is HERE

The last day of the trip wasn’t as boring as the first, even though I got stuck in Alytus, but overall it was a good day, so let’s start from the beginning…

Yes, I didn’t sleep at the hostel again, and the night shift staff kept me company during my sleeplessness. I drank a lot of coffee again and was ready to stay up all night without sleep…

And the city was buzzing all night, and I visited a few of my favorite spots during “Culture Night,” even though it was raining and my legs were tired… from Vingrių Street through Vokiečių to Vilniaus and Cathedral Square—and there was certainly plenty to keep my legs busy….

and by 9 a.m. I was already at the bus station, and at 9:45 a.m. I took the express bus to Alytus, where I hung around until the 2:50 p.m. bus home to Veisiejai; though I didn’t fall asleep at the station, after a sleepless night I felt drained and exhausted…

And even though the trip was pretty boring, especially the first part, I feel satisfied and happy; I even saved the tickets from the trip for the head of the social services department, and I’m really glad they let me go…

The journey begins and it’s early morning

Today, at 10 a.m., my journey to Vilnius via Kaunas will begin, and I’m happy that I can finally leave the edge of my world behind and experience real big-city life…

Although I was hesitant until the last minute because of the weather, it’s still better to get away somewhere somehow than to keep sitting in this madhouse… “Culture Night” and the “Living Library” await me as a reader, and the night will be full of adventures anyway…

And, of course, Kaunas and a meeting with Ugnius M.—a person I’ve missed and haven’t seen in a long time… and a little café in the middle of the city, and we’ll see how things go from there.

I’ll be staying in Vilnius at the “Downtown” hostel, and I’ll be heading home on Saturday. As always, I’ll have to collect the tickets for the head of the social services department, but even though it’ll be boring, I’m ready for that tedious bus ride, because apparently it’ll be safer that way for them and for me…

A broken phone and a trip that might never have happened

I don’t know what kind of sign fate is sending, but my phone broke yesterday, and without a spare, they wouldn’t have let me go on the trip. Now I’m using my old Nokia flip phone, and I’m waiting nervously for tomorrow, when the wolf will be gone, and the wires won’t be tight…
I’ll have to be more careful than ever and keep a closer eye on people and my surroundings, because I don’t want to miss out on the chance to travel again next month…

I put my plans down on paper

Yesterday, I sketched out my travel itinerary with prices and stops so there wouldn’t be any surprises; I also called the hostel and made a reservation. Now I just need to wait for my paycheck and head toward my destination. The total cost of the trip, including lodging, is 35 euros, which is pretty cheap…

And I worried for nothing—even though THEY weren’t exactly eager to let me go, I got permission, and they brought up my past failed trips, but everything’s OK, and I’ll make sure nothing bad happens so I can set off again next time…

It’s scary, but I have to…

Starting today, I’ll start making arrangements for the trip to Kaunas and Vilnius, but I’m afraid because everything will depend on the deputy director, with whom I don’t have a good relationship right now.

I’m afraid, but I need to get out of the situation I’m in. As for the head of the social services department, it’s kind of clear—get the tickets and bring them to her—but because of the money issue and the conflict with that woman, I’m a bit uneasy (it’s not a good feeling)…

Although, in theory, they have no right to restrict my travel, but with the officials at the shelter, anything is possible, and I won’t know the answer until the very last (almost) day 🙁

… I almost want to cancel the trip…

I know this is my first trip, and it’s very important to me, but for psychological and emotional reasons, I want to cancel it. I also know that my emotions will eventually settle down, and I’ll go back to living a quiet life.

Why am I giving up before I’ve even started my trip? Because so much crap has piled up at home, and I don’t want to impose my bad mood on my readers again…

… there’s a week left, and I’ll announce my decision a few days before the trip begins….

Travel Plans and Expectations

The travel season is already underway, and I’m determined to see and experience a lot this summer, so I’m kicking off my travels on June 12 and heading to Vilnius via Kaunas…

If all goes well, a new phase will begin; I’ll meet up with Ugnium M, and continue on by train… This first trip will be like a breath of fresh air for me, and if my family lets me go—which I hope they will—then everything will be OK, even though I won’t get the money for the trip until then….

 

I’m waiting, and we’ll see how the world turns out…

Welcome to Travel Without Wires

My travel adventures are hidden in this blog. Along with all the other adventures in my life, traveling—especially in the summer—is a big part of who I am and what I love…

Here you’ll find descriptions of my trips, adventures, and the people who accompanied me along the way, as well as descriptions of my KLAnet (Klajūno Tinklas)… It’s a shame that this platform doesn’t have a map feature or add-on, so I also invite you to follow my travel destinations on the “Wolf Without Walls” website…
Once again, welcome, and I hope my adventures will become a part of your world…