Walking in Riga

The sidewalks were clear enough for bicyclists.  

Freedom Monument

Laima is the largest candy maker in Latvia.

The Laima Clock Tower is a sweet place to meet your sweetheart.

One of several cat houses we saw in public parks.

Shopping in the perahod, under the street passage.

We saw several school groups out on field trips wearing brightly colored vests, as we did in Germany and Norway.

A View from our Window

The Nativity of Christ Cathedral was built between 1876 and 1883 when Latvia was part of the Russian empire.  During WWI when Riga was occupied by German troops it was turned into a Lutheran church.  In independent Latvia it was once again an Orthodox church.  During Soviet occupation it was a planetarium and a cafe.  The Cathedral has been restored since Latvia regained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

Our Hotel ~ A Family Room at the Radisson Blu Latvija

Chocolate Covered Homemade Marshmallows - yum!

From SVO to RIX

We took the opportunity of a long weekend to fly to Riga, Latvia for a little exploration.

Happy 10th Birthday C!