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Soviet Union, formerly
... themselves as the new destination hotspots for Europeans. And rightfully so, it is beautiful here and rich in history and culture. Tomorrow we head west to the coast which is about 150 km away. We're trying to take a bus, to save three days riding time, but it is proving difficult. Picture a stout old Russian woman in an apron, with a sour expression and a wooden spoon in her hand saying, "...iz forbidden to take bik." So we'll see. Everyday is an ...
Īkšķoju no Rīgas uz Kopenh
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Ja nu kādam interesē precīzs maršruts
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Plush Bus, Yes?
... summer flick that requires minimal to no thinking on the part of the audience." He gives it three stars. Jason's picture appears in the paper.
That's two Overland Park, KS, boys' mugs appearing in the papers available to me on this trip. Where the heck is Paul Rudd, I wonder? Or, RIggle? C'mon guys; Eastern Europe needs you. Call your press agents and tell them to earn their zlotys.
Oh, by the way, We stop at the Lithuanian/Latvian ...
Den dvacátýprvní - Riga
... to bude rychlejší, než stopovat složitě na dálničním okruhu kolem Rigy, opak se ale stal pravdou :)
16:00 - Riga. Dle slov našeho posledního řidiče "véry bjůtiful sity". Jsme na konečné tramvaje a potřebujeme si koupit lístky na MHD, nemáme ale místní LATy, nám prozatím neznámou měnu. Ve směnárně čteme na kurzovním lístku 1 euro = 0,7 latu. Můj český chorý mozek si to ale ...
Baltic bliss-- well, aside from the wind.
... while before destroying it. So we have the debit card and are back in cash-withdrawing action. Just in time to move to Lithuanian currency.
After securing the card, we decided to check out one of the big local markets. The market was gigantic! It was held in old German Zeppelin hangars, which protected airships during construction and also from bad weather conditions during the first World War. I thought the market was totally great. I ...