Tag Archives: Easter

My knickers have got me in a twist

Posted on April 20, 2014 by BerLinda

During the week, I did some washing. I loaded the washing machine as usual (or so I thought), closed the lid and switched it on. Around half an hour later, I was being treated to a drum’n’bass concert in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvia | Tagged Broken washing machine, Drogas, Drunks, Easter, flooded apartment, humor, Humour, Knickers, Latvian death stare, Mopping, Riga, Russians, Spring | 121 Comments

Swing. You’re in Latvia.

Posted on June 28, 2013 by BerLinda

After spending two days on the road, battling the Latvian mosquito population, I’ve spent the last five days admitting defeat. I’ve been scratching my ankles, I’ve been scratching my chin, I’ve been scratching pretty much everywhere in between, including a … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture and Traditions, Humor, Humour, Travel | Tagged Easter, expat, Humour, Irish, Latvia, Latvian Traditions, Mosquito bites, Mosquitoes, Summer, Swinging, Swings | 35 Comments

When Irish (expat) eyes are smiling

Posted on April 2, 2013 by BerLinda

Well my little sojourn in Ireland has sadly come to an end. I am, once again, back in Riga and it is, once again, snowing. In an effort to prolong the holiday feeling, I thought I’d share some thoughts on … Continue reading →