I am in Europe!! I arrived by bus from St. Petersburg and have been enjoying Riga, literally, ever since I stepped off the bus. The bus station here is the nicest I have ever been in. It is complete with an international ATM, cafe, helpful information desk, friendly bus ticket counter and an internet cafe. What a lovely surprise! Riga is a beautiful little city. I am staying at a new hostel in Old Town. It's an old five story town-house with a bar on the bottom floor and FREE interent! Yes, I am finally living the high life. The prices are reasonable here and Riga is metropolitan without being overbearing. I went to the cinema yesterday and ice skating and out to dinner with the hostel tonight. I have a bus ticket arranged to leave
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