‘It may seem a bit odd in this era of doom and gloom but my husband and I have an optimistic view of the future. We are fully aware of the opportunities offered by an open-borders policy. We have more freedom them before and the chance to build a good life. Lithuania's membership of the European Union has created attractive opportunities for our generation. Did you know that "as calm as a Belgian" is a common expression in Lithuania? It is a reference to the Belgian draft horses they used to have on farms. For Lithuanians they are the epitome of calm reliability.’

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