Started late at about 11am. We had been alerted that an article about me and the walk had been published in the main Latvian newspaper, Diena. Most of page 17 (of 20) and fortunately in Latvian. I haven't studied it too closely; the photo is enough. (Ed: http://www.diena.lv/lat/politics/dzive/ar-kajam-pa-latviju )
We drove to the border tower we saw last night. In fact it was a Latvian tower about 200m from the Russian border. They were constructed fairly recently as part of the EU border security.
We left Gunta and Anita and started back towards Pasiene. Today we have walked on a variety of roads - fortunately not much bitumen, but not enough small forest tracks. We are both a bit footsore having to do an extra 6km to cover yesterday.
The Pasiene Catholic church would not be out of place in a city, rather than the modest village it now is. I am sure it has seen better days. The Manor House is a very attractive curved building and is noted as an historic site. It needs work desperately or it will simply be a ruin. The inside of the church is being restored; the ceiling is now painted pink with decorative designs and pictures. The restorer is not Michael or Angelo.
At Lauderi there is an interesting wooden Orthodox church with a high tower. Unfortunately, we could not see inside.
Otherwise, we walked beside a number of lakes - the most beautiful was Lake Solosi which has 2 small forested islands, the larger only about 250m across.
Ziedonis and I chattered away in Latvian, though as the day progressed we became quieter. Tomorrow we must walk about 25km, which will be difficult.
We will have had two nights at Marina's cottage by Lake Nirza. She has been very hospitable and lit a fire for us last night. The view over the lake (to the setting sun in the west) is sensational. The next two nights also sound promising.
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