Category Archives: Accommodation

Keep off the grass

Posted on October 2, 2013 by BerLinda

I’m cold. C-c-c-cold. When I woke up this morning, it was an extremity-numbing 0°C. During the day, the temperature rose to a less-than-balmy 8°, but has now dropped again. In spite of this, the powers that be (my house mother, … Continue reading →

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Three men and a little lady

Posted on September 11, 2013 by BerLinda

I’m hoping that this will be my last post about my ‘new’ flat – at least until the next thing falls down/apart. The good news is that the place is now somewhere a real person can live; a person who … Continue reading →

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I need a hero!

Posted on September 7, 2013 by BerLinda

There comes a moment in every young woman’s life when she realises that she can’t do everything by herself. For me, reality came crashing into my independent lady bubble last night, when faced with the horrors of D.I.Y. Things got … Continue reading →

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The Bag Lady

Posted on September 5, 2013 by BerLinda

20:15 Landlady’s daughter: Hello! Maybe tonight at 21:00 Mamy come with new lessee. OK? Me: OK, I’ll just go outside when they get here.  21:40 Me: So I guess nobody is coming tonight? Landlady’s daughter: Hello! Yes, I think so!  … Continue reading →

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Renting in Riga

Posted on August 22, 2013 by BerLinda

With my unpacking taken care of… …it’s, unfortunately, almost time to start repacking again. The lease on my current flat is up at the end of the month, so it’s time to find somewhere new. This is a real shame … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on February 28, 2013 by BerLinda

My favourite day of the month has rolled around again. Yes, it’s time to read my gas, electricity and water meters, send the results to my landlady and then wait for the invoice that will add a few more grey … Continue reading →

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