"On this way went crying children, mothers, fathers and grandfathers - all went to die. Who will count those unsaid words? Who will count the lost years which Nazi bullets killed...?"
Well Where the Bloody Hell is the Song? (And other FAQs about Latvia) August 2nd 2007 "Latvia - the country that sings" is the tourism tagline we saw on our 4 days here. But as Aussies in this 'country that sings', we found ourselves asking "Well where the bloody hell is the song?" (We should mention this blog has been banned in England...) As a result, Latvia can be a confusing place for Australians to visit. To help you navigate this tricky country we have assembled a list of FAQ ... read more
Europe » Latvia 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 of... ... read more
Hi! We are Australians living in Prague, having moved from Sydney at the start of 2007. We've travelled as much as possible and this is a record of our adventures, and our attempt to keep in touch with friends back in Australia. It's fair to say that these experiences have really changed how we look at the world and life.
Since starting this adventure we've added a 3rd member to our travelling party (little D), so the intensity of our travels has dropped off somewhat. Still we love exploring this incredible world when we get the opportunity.
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