{"id":467,"date":"2026-09-01T14:40:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T14:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ania.popieko.com\/?p=467"},"modified":"2026-09-01T17:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T17:33:02","slug":"litwa-to-nie-tylko-wilno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ania.popieko.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/01\/litwa-to-nie-tylko-wilno\/","title":{"rendered":"Litwa to nie tylko Wilno"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Niedawno uda\u0142o mi si\u0119 odby\u0107 wspania\u0142\u0105 podr\u00f3\u017c do Litwy. Uda\u0142am si\u0119 tam autem z innymi cudownymi podr\u00f3\u017cniczkami z Polski. Mimo \u017ce dopiero co si\u0119 pozna\u0142y\u015bmy, ca\u0142a trasa autem z dziewczynami by\u0142a istn\u0105 przyjemno\u015bci\u0105. Nie zabrak\u0142o wsp\u00f3lnego \u015bpiewania, licznych plotek i naprawd\u0119 g\u0142\u0119bokich temat\u00f3w. W planie mia\u0142y\u015bmy Wilno, Kowno oraz tygodniowy projekt Erasmus+ w \u010ci\u016brai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No to lecimy z tematem krok po kroku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wilno i nasz \u015bmierdz\u0105cy apartament na samej star\u00f3wce.<\/strong> Okej, tani, ale \u017ceby mia\u0142 taki okropny zapach\u2026 Przynajmniej by\u0142o to motywacj\u0105 do cz\u0119stego przebywania na \u015bwie\u017cym powietrzu, w samym sercu miasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wilno jest przeurocze, czy\u015bciutkie, z pi\u0119knymi parkami i eleganckimi budynkami. Pierwszego dnia uda\u0142o nam si\u0119 przespacerowa\u0107 g\u0142\u00f3wnymi uliczkami, zajrze\u0107 do kilku ko\u015bcio\u0142\u00f3w i wst\u0105pi\u0107 na tradycyjny litewski barszcz oraz cepeliny. Nie moje klimaty, ale jak ju\u017c podr\u00f3\u017cowa\u0107, to w pe\u0142ni, poznaj\u0105c kultur\u0119 z wielu perspektyw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nie mog\u0142o oczywi\u015bcie zabrakn\u0105\u0107 wizyty w sklepie spo\u017cywczym i zakupu lokalnych s\u016breli<\/strong><\/a>. Zakocha\u0142y\u015bmy si\u0119 w ich aksamitnej strukturze i chrupi\u0105cej czekoladzie. Przepad\u0142y\u015bmy i zacz\u0119\u0142y\u015bmy praktykowa\u0107 rytua\u0142, w kt\u00f3rym ka\u017cda kupowa\u0142a po jednym, a potem w k\u00f3\u0142eczku dzieli\u0142y\u015bmy si\u0119 nimi i pr\u00f3bowa\u0142y\u015bmy wszystkich smak\u00f3w. Po skosztowaniu chyba wszystkich wariant\u00f3w, nasze top to zdecydowanie matcha i malina.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Pierwszy pe\u0142ny dzie\u0144 w Wilnie, a w nim mi\u0119dzy innymi poranek w ko\u015bciele. Ale nie na mszy, taka niespodzianka! Na star\u00f3wce, w jednym z ko\u015bcio\u0142\u00f3w, znajduje si\u0119 nale\u015bnikarnia Pirmas Blynas<\/a><\/strong>, w kt\u00f3rej pracuj\u0105 osoby z niepe\u0142nosprawno\u015bciami. Cudowna inicjatywa, kt\u00f3r\u0105 zdecydowanie popieramy, zar\u00f3wno sam koncept, jak i smak! Warto zajrze\u0107, nie tylko dla jedzenia, ale te\u017c po to, \u017ceby wesprze\u0107 naprawd\u0119 fajne i potrzebne miejsce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gdy brzuszki mia\u0142y\u015bmy ju\u017c pe\u0142ne, uda\u0142y\u015bmy si\u0119 do najciekawszej moim zdaniem dzielnicy artystycznej Zarzecza (U\u017eupis)<\/strong>. I tutaj Wilno pokaza\u0142o nam swoje zdecydowanie bardziej kolorowe i nieoczywiste oblicze. Na ka\u017cdym kroku rozpo\u015bciera\u0142y si\u0119 murale, uliczne dekoracje, obrazy i ma\u0142e artystyczne instalacje. Mia\u0142y\u015bmy wra\u017cenie, \u017ce za ka\u017cdym rogiem czeka na nas co\u015b nowego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Z rado\u015bci\u0105 zagl\u0105da\u0142y\u015bmy do male\u0144kich vintage shop\u00f3w, sklepik\u00f3w z kadzide\u0142kami i lokalnymi drobiazgami. To w\u0142a\u015bnie takie miejsca najbardziej lubi\u0119 podczas podr\u00f3\u017cy, niekoniecznie te najbardziej znane i oblegane, ale te, kt\u00f3re pozwalaj\u0105 poczu\u0107 klimat miasta i zobaczy\u0107, czym \u017cyj\u0105 jego mieszka\u0144cy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Na lunch zrobi\u0142y\u015bmy sobie piknik pod p\u0142acz\u0105cymi wierzbami. By\u0142o spokojnie, zielono i troch\u0119 bajkowo. Taki moment, w kt\u00f3rym cz\u0142owiek na chwil\u0119 zapomina, \u017ce gdzie\u015b si\u0119 spieszy i po prostu siedzi, rozmawia i cieszy si\u0119 tym, \u017ce jest dok\u0142adnie tu, gdzie jest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P\u00f3\u017aniej przyszed\u0142 oczywi\u015bcie czas na kaw\u0119 i ciacho. Skosztowa\u0142y\u015bmy ich w mon<\/a><\/strong>., gdzie zrobi\u0142y\u015bmy sobie ma\u0142\u0105 przerw\u0119 od zwiedzania. Bo przecie\u017c \u017cadna porz\u0105dna podr\u00f3\u017c nie mo\u017ce obej\u015b\u0107 si\u0119 bez odkrywania lokalnych kawiarni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dzie\u0144 zako\u0144czy\u0142y\u015bmy zachodem s\u0142o\u0144ca na jednym z najlepszych punkt\u00f3w widokowych w Wilnie G\u00f3rze Trzech Krzy\u017cy<\/strong>. Wspinaczka by\u0142a tego warta. Z g\u00f3ry rozci\u0105ga\u0142 si\u0119 pi\u0119kny widok na ca\u0142e miasto, a romantyczne, pastelowe niebo wprawi\u0142o nas w stan totalnego rozmarzenia i relaksu. Siedzia\u0142y\u015bmy, patrzy\u0142y\u015bmy na Wilno z g\u00f3ry i chyba wszystkie zgodnie uzna\u0142y\u015bmy, \u017ce w\u0142a\u015bnie dla takich chwil si\u0119 podr\u00f3\u017cuje.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kowno, czyli nasz trzeci dzie\u0144 na Litwie. Spokojne, urokliwe i zdecydowanie mniejsze ni\u017c Wilno. Po intensywnym zwiedzaniu stolicy taki dzie\u0144 by\u0142 dla nas mi\u0142\u0105 odmian\u0105, bez po\u015bpiechu, bez gonienia za kolejnymi atrakcjami i z du\u017c\u0105 ilo\u015bci\u0105 czasu na zwyk\u0142e w\u0142\u00f3czenie si\u0119 po mie\u015bcie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zobaczy\u0142y\u015bmy zamek, przespacerowa\u0142y\u015bmy si\u0119 g\u0142\u00f3wn\u0105 ulic\u0105 i oczywi\u015bcie zrobi\u0142y\u015bmy sobie nasz ju\u017c chyba ukochany piknik. Kowno wyda\u0142o mi si\u0119 bardziej kameralne i spokojne ni\u017c Wilno. Mia\u0142o w sobie co\u015b bardzo przyjemnego, idealne miasto na niespieszny spacer, odkrywanie ma\u0142ych uliczek i zatrzymywanie si\u0119 tam, gdzie akurat co\u015b przyci\u0105gnie wzrok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A skoro o zatrzymywaniu si\u0119 mowa, z naszych polecajek zdecydowanie warto zapisa\u0107 sobie KAVA vir\u0117<\/a><\/strong>. Pyszna kawa, przyjemny klimat i idealne miejsce na ma\u0142\u0105 przerw\u0119 podczas zwiedzania. Oczywi\u015bcie nie mog\u0142y\u015bmy sobie odm\u00f3wi\u0107 tej przyjemno\u015bci.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To by\u0142 jeden z tych dni, kt\u00f3re nie potrzebuj\u0105 wielkiego planu. Troch\u0119 spacerowania, troch\u0119 jedzenia, du\u017co rozm\u00f3w i jeszcze wi\u0119cej \u015bmiechu. Czasami w\u0142a\u015bnie tak wygl\u0105daj\u0105 moje ulubione podr\u00f3\u017cnicze dni.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u010ci\u016brai. Najmniej znane, a najbardziej wyj\u0105tkowe!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A w nim nasz cudowny projekt ,,The Algorithm of Love” po\u015bwi\u0119cony relacjom, po\u0142\u0105czeniu z natur\u0105 i przede wszystkim po\u0142\u0105czeniu z sam\u0105 sob\u0105. By\u0142o to holistyczne wejrzenie w g\u0142\u0105b siebie, a wszystko to w otoczeniu magicznej natury tej cz\u0119\u015bci Litwy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lasy tak zielone i tak pi\u0119knie szumi\u0105ce, \u017ce trudno by\u0142o si\u0119 nimi nacieszy\u0107. Przejrzyste, rw\u0105ce rzeki, niesamowite ro\u015bliny i zwierz\u0119ta, a do tego cisza, kt\u00f3rej tak cz\u0119sto brakuje nam na co dzie\u0144. Natura by\u0142a tutaj nie tylko t\u0142em dla ca\u0142ego projektu, by\u0142a jego integraln\u0105 cz\u0119\u015bci\u0105.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To miejsce zach\u0119ci\u0142o mnie do od\u0142\u0105czenia si\u0119 od \u015bwiata zewn\u0119trznego, zwolnienia i przebywania w stanie spokoju oraz czystej, dzieci\u0119cej rado\u015bci. Przez chwil\u0119 nie trzeba by\u0142o niczego osi\u0105ga\u0107, niczego sprawdza\u0107 ani nigdzie si\u0119 spieszy\u0107. Mo\u017cna by\u0142o po prostu by\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oczywi\u015bcie nie zabrak\u0142o te\u017c tworzenia nowych, wspania\u0142ych i naprawd\u0119 g\u0142\u0119bokich relacji. By\u0142o morsowanie, saunowanie, brak elektryczno\u015bci, taniec intuicyjny, d\u0142ugie rozmowy i wsp\u00f3lne odkrywanie siebie nawzajem. By\u0142y momenty \u015bmiechu, wzrusze\u0144, zm\u0119czenia, ciszy i totalnego odpuszczenia. Wszystko to razem stworzy\u0142o do\u015bwiadczenie, kt\u00f3rego chyba nie da si\u0119 opisa\u0107 w kilku zdaniach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pozna\u0142am te\u017c od podszewki kultur\u0119 litewsk\u0105, tradycyjne ta\u0144ce, \u015bpiewy, zwyczaje, a nawet mia\u0142am okazj\u0119 obserwowa\u0107 tradycyjny litewski \u015blub. To by\u0142o niezwyk\u0142e do\u015bwiadczenie, bo zamiast tylko ogl\u0105da\u0107 Litw\u0119 jako turystka, mog\u0142am na chwil\u0119 sta\u0107 si\u0119 cz\u0119\u015bci\u0105 jej kultury i codzienno\u015bci.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tak du\u017co si\u0119 dzia\u0142o. Tak wiele wspania\u0142ych warsztat\u00f3w, rozm\u00f3w i do\u015bwiadcze\u0144 mnie spotka\u0142o, \u017ce wr\u00f3ci\u0142am z tego projektu zdecydowanie odmieniona. Z now\u0105 energi\u0105, spokojniejsz\u0105 g\u0142ow\u0105 i poczuciem, \u017ce co\u015b we mnie naprawd\u0119 si\u0119 zmieni\u0142o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wiem, \u017ce w\u0142a\u015bnie ten male\u0144ki \u010ci\u016brai b\u0119dzie miejscem, do kt\u00f3rego b\u0119d\u0119 wraca\u0142a. Je\u015bli nie fizycznie, to na pewno w my\u015blach, wspomnieniach i emocjach. <\/p>\n\n\n

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ENG<\/strong> \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lithuania A Journey into Nature,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, I had the chance to take an amazing trip to Lithuania. I travelled there by car with some wonderful fellow travellers from Poland. Even though we had only just met, the entire road trip with the girls was an absolute pleasure. There was plenty of singing along to music, lots of gossip, and some genuinely deep conversations. Our plan included Vilnius, Kaunas, and a week-long Erasmus+ project in \u010ci\u016brai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let\u2019s take it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vilnius and our smelly apartment right in the Old Town.<\/strong> Okay, it was cheap, but did it really have to smell that awful? At least it gave us plenty of motivation to spend as much time as possible outdoors, right in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vilnius is absolutely charming, spotlessly clean, with beautiful parks and elegant buildings. On our first day, we managed to walk through the main streets, visit a few churches, and try some traditional Lithuanian dishes \u2013 beetroot soup and cepelinai. Not exactly my cup of tea, but if you\u2019re going to travel, you might as well experience the culture from as many perspectives as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, we couldn\u2019t skip a visit to a local grocery store and a taste of the famous s\u016brelis<\/strong>. We instantly fell in love with their silky texture and crunchy chocolate coating. We were hooked and started a little ritual: each of us would buy one, and then we would sit in a circle, share them, and taste all the different flavours together. After trying what felt like every possible variety, our absolute favourites were definitely matcha and raspberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our First Full Day in Vilnius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our first full day in Vilnius, starting with a morning in a church. But not for Mass, surprise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right in the Old Town, one of the churches is home to Pirmas Blynas<\/strong>, a pancake restaurant where people with disabilities work. Such a wonderful initiative, and one we absolutely support both the concept and, of course, the food! It is definitely worth stopping by, not only for the pancakes but also to support such a meaningful and inclusive place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once our bellies were full, we headed to my favourite district in Vilnius, the artistic neighbourhood of U\u017eupis<\/strong>. This was where Vilnius showed us its much more colourful and unconventional side. Everywhere we looked, there were murals, street decorations, paintings and little artistic installations. It felt like there was something new waiting for us around every corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We happily wandered into tiny vintage shops, incense stores and little local boutiques. These are exactly the kinds of places I enjoy most when travelling, not necessarily the most famous or crowded attractions, but the small spots that let you get a feel for the city and see a little bit of everyday local life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For lunch, we had a picnic under the weeping willows. It was peaceful, green and almost a little magical. One of those moments when you forget that you are supposed to be somewhere or do something and simply sit, talk and enjoy being exactly where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later, of course, it was time for coffee and cake. We stopped at mon<\/strong> for a little break from sightseeing. Because no proper trip can be complete without discovering local caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We ended the day watching the sunset from one of the best viewpoints in Vilnius, the Hill of Three Crosses<\/strong>. The climb was absolutely worth it. From the top, we had a beautiful view over the whole city, while the romantic pastel sky put us all into a dreamy and relaxed mood. We sat there, looking over Vilnius from above, and I think we all silently agreed that these are exactly the moments we travel for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaunas <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kaunas, our third day in Lithuania. Peaceful, charming and definitely smaller than Vilnius. After a few more intense days of exploring the capital, this slower pace was a lovely change, no rushing, no trying to tick off every attraction, just plenty of time to wander around and enjoy the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We visited the castle, walked along the main street and, of course, had what had by then become our favourite thing to do, a little picnic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaunas felt more intimate and laid-back than Vilnius. There was something very pleasant about its atmosphere, it felt like the perfect city for a slow walk, discovering little streets and stopping whenever something caught our attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And speaking of places worth stopping at, definitely add KAVA vir\u0117<\/strong> to your list. Delicious coffee, a lovely atmosphere and the perfect spot for a little break during sightseeing. Naturally, we couldn\u2019t resist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was one of those days that didn\u2019t need a big plan. A bit of walking, a bit of food, lots of conversations and even more laughter. Sometimes, these are exactly what my favourite travel days look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u010ci\u016brai <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

And finally, the least-known place, but without a doubt the most extraordinary and wonderful one. \u010ci\u016brai.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where our beautiful project ,,The Algorithm of Love” about relationships, connection with nature and, above all, connection with ourselves took place. It was a holistic journey inward, all surrounded by the magical nature of this part of Lithuania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forests so green and so beautifully alive with the sound of the trees that it was impossible to get enough of them. Crystal-clear, rushing rivers, incredible plants and wildlife, and a kind of silence that is so difficult to find in everyday life. Nature was not simply the background to our project, it was an essential part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project encouraged me to disconnect from the outside world, slow down and experience a state of peace and pure, childlike joy. For a while, there was no need to achieve anything, check anything or rush anywhere. I could simply be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there was also plenty of space for creating new, wonderful and truly deep relationships. We went cold-water swimming, enjoyed saunas, lived without electricity, practised intuitive dance, had long conversations and discovered more and more about ourselves and each other. There were moments of laughter, emotion, exhaustion, silence and complete letting go. All of these experiences came together to create something that is honestly difficult to put into words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also got to experience Lithuanian culture from the inside, traditional dances, songs and customs, and I even had the opportunity to witness a traditional Lithuanian wedding. It was an incredible experience because instead of simply observing Lithuania as a tourist, I could briefly become part of its culture and everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So much happened. I took part in so many wonderful workshops, conversations and experiences that I came back from this project feeling genuinely changed. With new energy, a calmer mind and the feeling that something inside me had truly shifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And I know that this tiny place called \u010ci\u016brai will be somewhere I return to. If not physically, then definitely in my thoughts, memories and emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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