In the Latvian countryside you won't have trouble finding storks - they seem to be as frequent as pigeon in the heart of Amsterdam! But fair enough, also in surrounding countries you will see them often. It's a great sight, these big white-and-black birds sitting on top of their chimney nest, or scores of them flocking a local field while the farmers are working on it....
This synagogue was built in 19th century. It is not a synagogue anymore as almost entire Jewish population was killed in WWII – the tragic moment of our history. Now it is residential house for people. It is located on Kalna street (Kalna iela). Ask for singagoga (into Latvian) if you can’t find it.
From 10th till 14th century here was a Curonian wooden castle. Curonians were one of the most aggressive Baltic tribe. They participated also in Estonian and Karelian raid on Sigtuna in 1187 (most important Swedish city that time). There are many hills in Talsi. This one is called Talsu pilskalns in Latvian and it is located just near Talsu ezers (Talsi lakes).