A day off exploring Riga.

This morning we woke to rain and drizzle again. We had a 2 hour tour of Old Riga with an elderly local guide who was very interesting with his facts. So many different architectural styles due to the age of the place (settled in the 1200's) and different "oppressors".
After that we had free time to do our own exploring and the option of a 30 k ride at 2pm to another seaside resort Jurmala. We weren't actually going to get into the "mineral waters and mud with healing properties" so that plus the yucky weather made all of us decide to skip the ride and see more of Riga. There was so much to see - local crafts, souvenir shops, markets, churches, buildings. I didn't even make it into the "Art Nouveau" area.
We all split up, I think everyone was ready for some alone time anyway.
So I checked out the shops, found a 1 hour hot stone massage (cold stones followed the hot which was different and really nice), walked the cobblestones and did a 1 hour canal cruise.
Then Nicole and I found a nice restaurant for an early tea for a change
We feel ready to get back on the bikes tomorrow! 😊Read more