Rogaining

On Sunday I participated on rogaining race. Would you ask what it is, according to Wikipedia (rogaining) - it is long distance team orientation racing.

Mill dam

Those race held for cycling, it was necessary to find 14 photo check point and it was necessary to fit in 3 hours. All the distance was 38 kilometres. 
Points are cold photo check, because both members of the team have to make photo of them self in front of the object.

Fountain

Eifel

Dam

I was like absolute extremer, for the first time sited on the bike for this year and never participated in any other kind of raising decided to go. I harnessed my sport bike (every one else in raising participated with road bikes) and took friend with me, I concluded to try my power.

Five hart monument

Tumulus of Naikiai

I need to admit, that the weather was horrible, especially wind, who tried to overthrow from the bike, was not our ally.

Church of Tirksliai

Hermit tomb

Scat of Venta

But after overcoming distance and marked at 10 points, we reached finish.

And we took up 2 place and have got medal and even prises.

I am so happy of my self and the fact that I resolved to participate. I liked that tip of free time spending, very good sport and lots of good memories.

We promised to participate in the next year. Waiting for new challenges. 

Birthday

Last week I celebrated my BIRTHDAY

 This Birthday for me, is the first absolutely vegan one. Some one migth say, that it is not possible to celebrate birthday without sweet, fat cakes, lots of snacks and junk food, but I would tell you it is not true. It can be celebrated absolutely different. In my one I even had real birthday cake.

First sweets - truffle, witch reached me on evening before. They were made by my loved mum. Sweets are made from dried fruits and nuts, mixing them in food processor and then forming the shape you want. They were so tasty - I couldn't stop eating.

Next dessert were exotic fruit. I wanted to taste them for so long, but just because they are so expensive in my country I couldn't do it before. And now I thought, why not to cheer my self for this great occasion with great combination. I must say that taste of some of them was disappointing for me. I think it is just because they are brought still green and don't have chance to ripe. Hope some day I could try them in the original country.

During the day I ate very tasty and easily made dishes: coconut soup

Potatoes baked in the oven with fresh tomato

Fresh salad with vegan bread (also made by my mum) and grounded hemp seeds on the top.

After very tasty lunch, we had unbaked cupcakes. It was so tasty. Recipe find here

And so the time to look presents came. Perfect place to do this is by warming my self next to wonderful source of warmness - fireplace. I miss this goodness so much. And the present is very grate: book of  R. Ferguson "Juice" - this book is wonderfull encyclopedia about juice, that talks you about what good gives you every ingredient, and is adapted for every moment: from bettering your mood to detoxication. First look let my to hope, that after reading it fully, it will become my every day helper.

And what Birthday without birthday cake. We tasted it on evening. Very different taste with Goji berries or grilled lime zest on the top (I liked both of them). This cake was made by my mum (recipe inspired by Gražina Gum).

And what Birthday without flowers :)

This year I understood that exactly Birthday signify to me. I felt, that it is necesary to celebrate. Also it is like persons New Year, when you can change something in your life and to start lots of things from new or to change these you didn't liked before.

But finally I am happy, that my life is changing in a good way. I hope, that this first Birthday is just a begining...

Flower,flower and more

While first impressions are still hot, I am rushing to share impressions from my Saturday trip to see beautiful flowers – tulips.

But first of all I would like to introduce Mazylis („Baby“), that is reigning in my house at the moment. Yes yes, that type of name got my ward, little kitty (about 2 months old).

He came to my home at 14 of April, when was brought in to veterinary clinic, where I work, from the outdoor. He was frozen, with purulent eyes and purulent running nose. But the worst thing was with his left front leg, were he had huge abscess. Finally viruses are overcome, but sadly, injuries of leg left their marks. In the area of elbow leg was broken, but Mazylis was too small and because of abscess we couldn‘t do anything. Leg is fine now, we saved it, but kitty will never bend it over elbow. But Mazylis is not worried about that, and lives happy life, likes to jump and run.

He is looking for home and family now.

And finally my Saturday trip.

Very long time ago I wanted to visit manor of Burbuškis (Manor). Burbiškis is small village in north of Lithuania. Manors were always very interesting for me, because each of them has his different culture, style and culture legacy. Beside of that, every year there is done the celebrity of beautiful flowers – tulips, and I like them so much. So finally, I decided and planed to go.

The day before I made some sushi for myself, took some bananas, plums and smoothies and pulled towards my goal. In between I hade chance to visit „Devil‘s mill“in Šeduva (more about). I know this place from my childhood. When I was little this place looked very mysterious to me. Just because time’s changes, me to, so kept by nostalgia I came to Šeduva. First impress was very good. Mill is still standing, surrounding is very well arranged, fake lake and waterfall, there are Japanese carp, everywhere is green, beautiful.

But green new glass building next to mill looked very fake and absolutely didn‘t belong there. Another thing that I didn‘t liked at all were bad smell of food (I haven‘t mentioned before, but in that mill, from very long time, is cafe). Just entering the building my noose was shock of very unpleasant smell of food. I can just imagine that is the taste and quality of food in there.

But I went there not to criticize there food. So after having a break and eating some of my food, I moved forward.

And OMG, I got in to very big traffic jam, which was approximately 4 km. For me it took about 1 hour in it. Thoughts about turning around and going home were in my mind (but just because manor is about 130 km from home), the distance I over passed pushed me to move forward and to look what next. After finally reaching the destination and parking my car, I run through the big crowd of people. Evening becoming deeper and the sun setting down I was in hurry to see them, perfect flowers – tulips. First effect disappointed a little bit, because from other people talks I had an impression, that I will find much more of them.

But finally, after analyzing every bed I became exited, how different all the flowers looks (some of them looks more like orchid and peony’s, then tulips)

Manor and his surrounding left very good impression too. Stone buildings are one of my favorite, and architecture reminded more bout castle. Nice water, trees, bridges puts everything in very harmony place.

In the manor I found expositions of old equipments, carriages and wagons, gramophones.

In conclusion: I liked my Saturday evening and trip. If I will have a chance I will visit this manor for one more time, to spend longer day in there.

And after that kind of journey cold beetroot soup was just perfect (vegan adapted versions).

How quickly time flies!

Hello dears, 

Time is running out fast. The first month of spring  have been already completed. It has to be recognized, it was really warm and wonderful. What could be nicer than the awakening of nature, trees exploding in the leaves, the first flowers,  from warm countries arriving birds delight's our hearts by their songs. 

I really love the spring, I do not know, maybe because this is my birth season. 

On March 14, I attended the International Congress , which was held in the 

hotel Trasalis, Trakai. The day was filled with meetings and very useful information provided 

by lecturers from different countries of the world. I really want to laugh, and to the fact that not 

disappointed , but on the contrary, I was very impressed and pleased lunch. The organizers 

were informed of the fact that I am vegan and I have allergies to certain products. 

I gave a few hints about what I eat. And imagine how I was surprised when Trasalis 

restaurant chef made ​​me personall food. I want sincerely to thank for that person. 

This is the second time that the restaurant take seriously to me and when I can 

enjoy the food , not fearing to wait adverse reactions.

Recipe in www.fullyrawkristina.com
 

On 21 March, I went to my grandmother, who celebrated her birthday. The trip started early, 

but the  first rays of the sun already heated the earth. How I love the early mornings, when 

everyone else is sleeping and I can enjoy views of the surrounding (and since I ascribe my self 

to the type of owl, cherish these moments). And every time I discover when traveling, what is 

nevertheless amazing, my land.

As the warm weather comes back, I want a cold soup. Lithuania 's most popular 

cold soup, cold beet soup. Since I am a vegan, I had my favorite soup adapt to a 

new lifestyle. And you know what, that turned out just great. You can find the
recipe on the internet, where kefir is replaced by cashew milk. Since I did not 

have cashew, I changed the recipe in my own way: beets, cucumbers, onions, I 

 used with plain water, seasoned with pinch of salt ( because of my beetroot was not sour) and oats cream.

During this month, I discovered some cosmetic and other products, about which 

I would say by the  word. 

Maybe I will start first of all from the eye mascara. I bought this mascara from 

Livinn shop online. As I was looking for natural product for so long, this product 

has been a great opportunity to try it. I 'm talking about the company Beneco
and his thicken mascara. This is natural, organic raw materials produced product. 

True, this company is not one of those who does not test cosmetics on animals, 

but it is at least better option than a large part of the other giant cosmetics manufacturers.

Another product that I would like to mention is the Meridian organic almond butter. 

This is our first  meeting and I can say that it is very successful. I loved the taste 

and soft texture. Maybe as much as fatty and slightly too much salt, but relishing
in small quantities, really healthy.

Another product that I really like is the company's Lush Celestial facial cream. 

Lush Cosmetics is a  natural, hand - made and what is best not tested
on the animal. Cosmetics must be kept in the refrigerator that not to fail.

I love animals. As a result, I chose my profession, and I choose a different lifestyle than most. 

Part  of my free time I visit needy animals. Since I have free time only on Sundays, I go to the l

ocal animal protection society. Heart of these cute creatures, always happy when I'm there. 

Each animal comes into this house with its history, all spend more or less time, but, unfortunately, 

not everyone finds a new home and loving owners.

I note that none of the above listed products are funded by advertising as their producers or sellers. 

This is my personal opinion and experience.