Riga
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After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994, the status o... [read more]
After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994, the status o... [read more] Blog: The colours of Latvia
Date: October 20th 2008
Autum has arrived here in Latvia now and the change of secnery is fantastic exp in the town of Sigulda where it is the 'extreme sports' capital of Latvia. First though I arrived in Riga from Estonia and meet up with my host in the city and back to her place to have a quick chat, then out for a massive meal then heading out. She was working at a club in the city so that was perfect for me knowing ... read more
Date: October 20th 2008
Autum has arrived here in Latvia now and the change of secnery is fantastic exp in the town of Sigulda where it is the 'extreme sports' capital of Latvia. First though I arrived in Riga from Estonia and meet up with my host in the city and back to her place to have a quick chat, then out for a massive meal then heading out. She was working at a club in the city so that was perfect for me knowing ... read more
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