LBW 2006 Paluse Lithuania

August 13-20 2006

• Introduction
• Paluse
• The Hall
• Accomodations
• Activities
• Logistics - how to get there, maps, costs
• Food & Beer

The Area and Culture

Lithuanians love beer and nature, and the LBW is a perfect expression of what Lithuanians generally revel in:  good food, good beer, genial companionship and exploring nature.

There are many different types of breweries in Lithuania, the most popular being Svyturys (Lighthouse), Utena, and Kalnapilis.

Lithuania is a lovely country, full of forests, many hiking trails and bicycle paths. It is one of the more technically advanced of the former Soviet Republics, along with the other 2 Baltic States.

Lithuania is centrally located; with the geographic centre of Europe just a short hop from the capital city of Vilnius. Paluse was chosen by us as a viable LBW site. It is located in the Aukstaitija National Park, and surrounded by 7 lakes. It is in the eastern portion of Lithuania, not too far from the Belarusian border.

The location was chosen by us for several reasons:

• The Aukstaitija National Park is the "lakes district" of Lithuania, with many lakes, ponds, streams and rivers. It is a protected area, with nature being carefully tended.
• Its close proximity to Vilnius 
• The proposed "Hall" is in a building right on the shores of Lake Luse.
• We would be surrounded by lakes and forests.
• Amongst the various activities which we could take part in are hikes through the forests, non-motorize boating (canoeing, rowing etc), fishing and visiting several ethnographic locations
• There is a small market in the village of Paluse, along the lines of the tiny market in Doolin by O'Connor's Pub
• The closest town, Ignalina, is a scant 4km away
• There are activities for children as well, with playgrounds, and swimming in one of the many lakes in the area