Tag Archives: Mežaparks

It’s time to take out the trash

Posted on April 28, 2014 by BerLinda

Last Saturday was ‘The Big Cleanup’ in Latvia. Courtyards or other areas are registered online, you simply have a look at what’s happening in your area, drop them a line and show up. As with most things in Latvia, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian people, Riga | Tagged Community, Country Houses, expat, Friendliness, Latvian forests, Mežaparks, Riga, Security, The Big Clean-up | 128 Comments

Latvia. The land that sings.

Posted on July 7, 2013 by BerLinda

In the past, I’ve been guilty of calling Latvia many things. Land of Misery, Land of Crappy Winters, and Land of Leopard Print spring to mind. However, this week, Latvia truly lived up to its reputation as the Land that … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture and Traditions, Humor, Humour | Tagged beer, Latvia, Latvian Song and Dance Festival, Latvian Traditional Dress, Mežaparks, Porta-loos, Security Guards | 48 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 →