Pronounced “Klay – puh- duh”
Our ship docked at a location within an easy walk to town. 
Those who chose to walk could cross this swinging pedestrian bridge and be on their way.
That was our original plan, however we saw this little city tour bus and for $12 Euro each, we could get a ride throughout Klaipeda with a commentary in English and a drop off in the city center with an optional ride back to town.
More Cobblestones! 
Klaipeda Museum of Clocks – It did not open until noon, so we went next door…..
….to the Central Post Office
Other sites around the city:
Chillin’ with a mermaid
I’m not sure about the tradition of hanging locks on various sculptures and bridges throughout Europe, but the tradition is alive and well in Lithuania. This sculpture has many locks on it.
In the background are the K and D buildings K for Klaipeda and D for the Dane River
Little cafes line the riverwalk
City Center drop-off location. Several vendors had booths selling souvenirs. – mostly jewelry made from amber
A view of our ship from the swinging pedestrian bridge
A regular schedule is maintained for opening the pedestrian bridge. When it is open there is a lot of canal traffic.
Two men manually close the bridge….
…just in time for all the walkers and bicyclists who had gathered on both sides to walk across
We spent about a half-day in Klaipeda looking around and then enjoyed the rest of the day relaxing on the ship. This itinerary has been so port-intensive, it felt good to have an afternoon of rest.
Next port: Gdansk Poland