Riga 140908 - Sigulda Castle Renae

Riga

September 12th 2014
Monday, 8 Sept – Gauja NP, Latvia Bankwest sent me an sms overnight saying they’d blocked my card, despite speaking to me only yesterday. Yet another call to get it unblocked. Useless! Besides, how on earth does a €48 hotel charge equate to A$676,000 (which is why they were calling). I’m pretty sure there’s no exchange rate in Europe that matches that equation. Don’t call me about stu ... 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

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Renae & Dwayne Knowles

Renae and Dwayne Knowles

Obviously we love to travel - who doesn't?!!. Each traveller has their own style and I describe them in three styles - McDonalds, Cafe & Degustation. 1) McDonald's - country hopping in a drive thru fashion 2) Cafe - choosing a smaller region to linger and explore 3) Degustation - choosing a town and living like a local Our travel style is Cafe - choosing a smaller region to explore and soak up the atmosphere in. I like to journal my experiences and thoughts and share them with friends and family. And I like to revisit the memories once we're home, reading and reminiscing on what we s... full info

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