LatviaRīgaVecrīgaRiga Port56°57’15” N 24°5’48” E
4 Julai 2022, Latvia ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
First glimpse of Riga, Latvia. Looks like there’s lots to “a-spire” to!
LatviaRiga56°56’48” N 24°6’20” E
4 Julai 2022, Latvia ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
The Latvian Riflemen Monument is a controversial landmark here in Riga. Some Latvians consider it a Communist statue. Others see it as an homage to the citizens who fought in World War I.
LatviaRiga56°56’51” N 24°6’24” E
4 Julai 2022, Latvia ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Starting in 1334, men belonging to an organization called “The Blackheads” lived in this fanciful looking building. The Blackheads were young, unmarried merchants, sea captains, and goldsmiths.Baca lagi
LatviaRiga56°56’51” N 24°6’24” E
4 Julai 2022, Latvia ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Is it just me, or does the Madonna look a little freaked out by this child?
LatviaRiga56°56’51” N 24°6’24” E
4 Julai 2022, Latvia ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
I’m a sucker for a nice astronomical clock.
LatviaRiga56°56’53” N 24°6’38” E
4 Julai 2022, Latvia ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
The legacy of war and oppression is everywhere you look in Riga, Latvia. Larry and I saw several canons repurposed by doorways as we wandered through the old part of town.
Riga offers many museumsBaca lagi
LatviaRiga56°56’52” N 24°6’34” E
4 Julai 2022, Latvia ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
When traveling, photos and journal are my main souvenirs. That said, when we come across local artisans selling regionally made items, I like to buy a trinket or two.
Today we stumbled upon a smallBaca lagi
LatviaRīgaVecrīga56°56’54” N 24°6’30” E
4 Julai 2022, Latvia ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
I’m on a quest to find black rye bread flavored ice cream here in Riga today, but so far I’m striking out. There’s also a dessert featuring cranberries and dark rye bread that intriguesBaca lagi
LatviaRīgaVecrīga56°56’58” N 24°6’26” E
4 Julai 2022, Latvia ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
It’s been ages since I read Joseph Campbell, but did he ever touch on the preponderance of crones on brooms around the world? (This one reminds me of Italy’s La Befana, but I see similar ones inBaca lagi
LatviaRīgaVecrīgaRiga Port56°56’59” N 24°6’19” E
4 Julai 2022, Latvia ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Two to Travel 😁