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Old Lady of Uzupis  
   

Old Lady of Uzupis

She caught me taking this and I thought she was going to sling me one with her handbag. Turns out once I showed her the shot on my camera she thought she was a bit of alright!
The hunt for Zappa

July 17th 2006
Riga is undoubtedly beautiful. An art noveau overload with cobbled streets, spires and turrets. Its medieval old town is heritage listed by UNESCO and it was nothing short of bustling when I arrived a few days before the summer solstice festival. However, now Riga risks losing its UNESCO status with the construction of too many modern buildings. Even worse, the cheap airlines have got in and e ... read more
Europe » Latvia

Latvian Flag 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
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