House of the Blackheads

Walking tour in Riga

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July 10th 2010
As I write this, I can hear the music festival going on a couple buildings down from my hostel - there is a guy singing a rock version of “Hero” (Enrique) in a strong accent. Ahaha, I love it. So, oh my goodness it is hot here - I could’ve gladly spent another day lazing on the beach… or submerged in water, either or. But no, I was tough - I walked the city. In fact, I did a walking ... read more

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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 of... ... read more