Unmapped Escapades

Serendipitous Sojourns, Ramblin’ Routes, and Impromptu Excursions

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Riga - July 23, 2008

July 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Monica’s parents visited Riga 6 years ago. Denis said that what he remembered of the city was that it was full of women wearing miniskirts, tight tops, and high heels. I say that he’s right. I also say that’s not the only thing that makes Riga a wonderful place.
Riga is alive. [...]

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Castle, People, and Rain - July 21, 2008

July 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

The LP guidebook has begun the slow process of redeeming itself. The writer of the Latvian section gave stunningly glowing reviews of a town northeast of Riga called Cesis. “We just loved Cesis,” the section began. Well, the writer was right.
We got off the train in Cesis, with thoughts of riding our [...]

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