The Place

So, I realized that some people may have no idea where Lithuania is. I know I didn't when I decided I wanted to go there. I wasn't even sure it was real. So to give you a better picture of where I'll be, I'll share a picture!

This is Europe:


Lithuania one of the three Baltic States, along with Latvia and Estonia, which are right above it. If you know where Norway and Sweeden are, hanging off the top of Europe, and look to the right, you'll see the Baltic Sea, across which are the Baltic States. Lithuania is on the bottom.

Now, for a close up on Lithuania:


When I arrive, I'll be in the capital, Vinius, for a few days, then we will head over to the west coast to the city of Klaipeda. No, I don't know how to say it yet.

Lithuanian Christian College is here in the city of Klaipeda, indicated by a lovely purple arrow...:


Well, that's where I'll be! I'll write soon with some other things I've learned in the process of preparing myself for life in Klaipeda! I'll give you some sneak peaks:

-Americans are LOUD!
-Lithuanian was the first Indo-European language. (For all my fellow grammar/language geeks :) )
-My Christian college has a designated smoking area

I have to quickly share a fear that I hope is unfounded, but I'll have to let you know. I'm terrified that I will hate Lithuanian food. It's on my list of things to look up, but I just get this feeling I'll be uncomfortable every meal time. I've always been a picky eater, and it's always been a problem, but in Lithuania, it could cause more trouble than it does in America. Hopefully I'll be proved wrong!