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Baltic Beach Philosophy
... down conversation with our knowledgeable guide, Sergei. He expounded on the many cultural differences between Estonians, Latvians, and Lithuanians. Many of his observations are not just his opinions, but based on sociological research done at Indiana University (Bloomington) during his time as a Fulbright scholar. He portrayed Estonians as very pragmatic, adaptable people, who approach the boss with “Boss, I have an idea.” He ...
Latvia
... frosted fields. The sky was blemished by a weak sun which flashed through endless clumps of tall thin pines that stood erect, like soldiers standing to attention. I sat drinking tea, thankful to be back into the relative safety of the EU but taking good memories of Russia with me. I will definitely return
When the train got into Riga I immediately felt a more European atmosphere. Most people were able to speak some English and so I felt ...
Really Unremarkable Riga...
... the time to get some info about the place from the tourist booth and get some money out (it seems Euros are not at all as ubiquitous across the EU as we had thought or hoped – I believe it’s to do with inflation concerns for the Eastern European members though, not really their choice!). I met (what I thought at the time) was the grumpiest woman ever at the railway tickets booth. She just stared at me and when I asked about where I could find ...
Riga - an architectural polyglot
... in the 15th century and the again after being destroyed once more in WWII. There is an elevator up to the top of the spire from where one has sensational views of the city and the river.
The Freedom Monument is in the main square just before the Old Town. Unveiled in 1935 it commemorates the heroes of the Latvian war of independence - 1918-1920. Unfortunately this independence was short lived as the ...
Entering The East
... the evening when most people are eating posh meals or preparing for a night on the town. I got a good view of the town from the tower of one of the churches which was a 60m climb up a spiral staircase. I was quite amused by the fire exit signs pointing downwards (quite where else you would go in a tower with two foot thick walls I don't know). I was quite impressed and its definitely worth visiting if you get the chance or fancy a more usual holiday destination.
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