Having been one of the most important military ports in the world where Soviets had stationed a massive fleet 3 times the size the what nowadays Fleet in Brittan, Liepaja is trying to detach itself from its military past and embrace a more baltic beach resort style such as Palanga, Parnu or Jurmala. But somehow, its struggling to get there. There is a definite feel of industrial military vibe all over which, to be honest, is not the most appealing…. Coming from Palanga where I had spent a few amazing days, Liepaja had a hard task of impressing me after such a nice time on the Lithuanian coast. But It definitely feels like there are more in Liepaja, where I barely heard any Latvian being spoken in my 4 days here. And with a reason!
With his 7 a. But the urge to fall back asleep was overwhelming. There are certain requirements of a professional basketball player's job. Near the top of the list: getting out of bed.
I asked my mother how the grandparents met in Liepaja, but she did not know as she was a child and never asked. My mother was the eldest child and had two brothers Abram, Abrasha as he was called in the family, and Hirsh. Hirshele was six years younger than my mother and she does not remember him much, but Abrasha, three years younger, was my mother's real friend in every way. When alone at home they used to put on their parent's clothes playing grown ups.