Tag Archives: Irish

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

Squeals on wheels

Posted on May 12, 2013 by BerLinda

They say riding a bike is a skill that, once learned, is never forgotten. However, having been at the mercy of Rigan cyclists after a 7-month winter hiatus, I think I disagree. If there is a non-wobbly Latvian cyclist out … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Humor, Humour | Tagged beer, Cyclists, expat, forests, Gangnam Style, Humour, Irish, Latvia, Latvian dogs, Latvian women, Mežaparks, Riga, Rollerblading, Spring, Wheels | 47 Comments

Here’s my number, so call me…at your peril

Posted on March 22, 2013 by BerLinda

If meeting a Latvian on the street is a bit like running the gauntlet, speaking to one on the phone is more like running into a brick wall. Usually you end up playing the role of both caller and receptionist. … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Humour, Latvian people, Rudeness | Tagged Customer Service, Email, English, expat, Humour, Irish, Latvia, Latvians, Politeness, Rudeness, Sanity, TEFL, Telephone | 56 Comments

Pidgin English

Posted on March 19, 2013 by BerLinda

So hard as I trying to teach my students to speak English good, there are some things they just can’t get there heads under. And more often than not, it’s quite funny. (Even though I shouldn’t laugh of course.) Here are … Continue reading →