I was out and about having a drink over the weekend, and listened to some conversations of current youths. The amout of English vocabulary in their conversation mixed with Lithuanian grammar and words was frankly concerning to me, so I had the most retarded idea to translate the first ever Lithuanian language book "The Catechism" by Martynas Mažvydas into this unholy English-Lithuanian morphed language taken to the extreme. I'm wondering if any of you will still get the gist of the meaning of the text written in this monstrosity of a language.

"Brotheriai, sisterys, takinkit mene and readinkit, And readindami understandinkit. Thiso scienco yoursų parentsai wishino havinti, But thiso in any wayjum necouldino havinti. Seeinti thisą wishino with their own eyesais, And also with their own earsais listeninti. And well, whato parentsai never neseeino, Here, at yoursus comino.

Lookinkit and observinkit allsai peoplesai, Here to yousai wordas heaveno kingdomo comina, Kindliai and with happinessu thisą wordą acceptinkit, And yoursų farmo familliją educatinkit. Yoursų sonsai, daughterys, thisą mustiną learninti, With allsu heartsu mustina thisą Godo wordą lovinti, If, brotheriai, sisterys, thiso wordo nerebukinsit, Godą, Fatherį and Sonų yourselfams lovinglesniu makinsit, And blessinti under Godo eyesais beinsit. Allsuose thingsuose blessingą havinsit. Thisu sciencu Godą realliai get to knowinsit And beinsit closerčiau heaveno kingdomo.

Netakinkit too long menes readinti, If by Godo willsą wishinat livinti. If someonas holy gospelą wishina singinti, Me under their eyesais needina havinti. Dayų and nightą by yourselfus mene keepinkit."

Obviously in Latvia hockey is like the biggest thing here, but judging off the IIHF standings Lithuania and Estonia is in the top 30. which is still fairly decent compared to 60 other countries that play hockey globally. So what is it like, do you watch hockey(NHL or IIHF world chamipnship) or is it more of a niche thing in your country that only a few dedicated fans watch?

I recently got an adventure bike, and as summer is coming i have made it my mission to thoroughly explore Lithuania and Estonia. With that in mind and given how hot this summer is predicted to be, i want to hear your recommendations for the best places to go for a good swim in your countries. Maybe some underrated places that not a lot of people visit, maybe some cliff jumping places or just locations with a really nice atmosphere, i want to hear your best spots for a nice, refreshing spot to swim or just chill on the shore drinking a nice beer. (on that note-if anyone comes to Latvia, i suggest trying out Aušu parks in Ķekavas municipality, very enjoyable, free place with no people there and a 3-4m wooden ramp to jump into the water from)

Any ideads or options if any companies donate pet food or something like that?

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We are coming to the Baltics for the first time from the US. Would love feedback on the itinerary. We like to move quickly and get an overview of an area. Any suggestions or alterations for this itinerary? Thanks!

Day 1- arrive in Vilnius late at night*-*

2 - Vilnius:Explore the old town, Gediminas' Tower, and Užupis, if we have any extra time and want to, Visit Trakai Island Castle

3- Drive from Vilnius to Riga, stopping at the Hill of Crosses in Šiauliai., Rundale Palace and gardens, Bausch Castle

4 - Riga - Explore the old town, Art Nouveau district, and Riga Central Market.

5- Sigulda - Day trip to explore Turaida Castle, Gauja National Park, and return to Riga.

6- Drive from Riga to Pärnu, enjoy its beaches and quaint town center, stay in Parnu

7- Drive to Saaremaa, explore the islands

8 - explore the island (s)

9- drive to Lahemaa National Park - Day trip for nature walks and visiting manors, then to Tallinn.

10-Tallinn - Explore the old town, Toompea Hill, and Kadriorg Palace.

11 - Morning in Tallinn, afternoon ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki, arrive in evening

12- Helsinki - Free Walking Tour, Explore Suomenlinna Fortress, Market Square, and Helsinki Cathedral.

13 - Porvoo - Day trip to this quaint town for its old town, cobblestone streets, and riverside cafes. Return to Helsinki.

14- Nuuksio National Park - Day trip for nature, hiking, and possibly a Finnish sauna experience. Return to Helsinki for the night.

22nd - fly home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVXgqZIsViI&t=394s

Really interesting video about the concept of Eastern Europe, and the Baltic countries feature quite prominently.

Planning our first visit to the Baltics this summer. Flying into Vilnius, and roadtripping up to Tallin, then taking the ferry to Helsinki and flying home from there.

What's the best way to get a rental car? The one way fees are pretty bad but I'm not sure there is anyway around it. What are the best companies in these countries? Any companies to avoid? Thank you,

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From Janis Hermanis Twitter

I am looking into learing Lithuanian I am Latvian and I wanna learn a new Languange I know English some what and I do not wish to learn Russian or German so I thouht I could learn Lithuanian since I have family from there any suggestions for were to learn it?

I’m coming this summer to each Baltic country and I was wondering if there were any strong feelings against that kinda stuff (because theirs the devil on a lot of it)