Exploring Alūksne, Abandoned Kuprava & Jēkabpils Truck Meet | Road Trip Day 2

Описание: Day 2 of our Latvia–Estonia road trip was packed with history, adventure, and unexpected moments!

We started the morning at our campsite, brewing coffee on our DIY rocket stove ☕🔥, before heading into Alūksne. Despite a heavy rain shower, we explored Lake Alūksne and climbed the 101 steps to the Temple of Fame (Rotonda) — a monument built in 1807 to honor the fallen heroes of the Battle of the Giants (1702) during the Great Northern War.

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From there, we visited the Livonian Order Castle Ruins, a 14th-century fortress once guarding trade routes, and admired the nearby Alūksne New Castle, a neo-Gothic gem built in the mid-1800s. The surrounding park and lake views made this town unforgettable. 🌿🏰

Next, we headed to Kuprava, once home to over 1,500 people and known for its large pipe factory that shut down in 1992. Today, the abandoned factory and the closed Kuprava Primary School stand as haunting reminders of Latvia’s industrial past. 🏚️

We also explored Sērenes Karsta kritenis (Sinkhole) — a unique geological formation where water flows mysteriously from underground.

Finally, we reached Jēkabpils City Festival and the incredible Truck Meet. By day, rows of Scania, Volvo, and Mercedes trucks dazzled with custom styles and shining paint. By night, the trucks lit up, horns blaring in a spectacular finale the whole city could hear. 🚛✨

🌍 This day had everything: castles, rain, ruins, abandoned places, natural wonders, and a truck show to close it all off!

00:00 Intro
00:14 Campsite
01:48 Aluksne
06:21 Kuprava
10:27 Serenes sinkhole
11:47 Jekabpils Truck Meet (during day)
12:47 Chill by the Lake
15:16 Jekabpils Truck Meet (during night)
16:13 Outro

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