Tag Archives: nature

Who’s your daddy?

Posted on June 17, 2014 by BerLinda

A couple of weeks ago, I discovered a funny thing about Latvians. Yes, another one. But first, a little background… I recently met a couple of really nice Latvian girls – it seems they do exist. While I was out for a … Continue reading →

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Līgo Līgo!

Posted on June 20, 2013 by BerLinda

This weekend sees the biggest celebration in Latvia roll around once again –  Līgo, Jāņi, or Jāņusvētki – otherwise known as Midsummer. It’s also the one time of the year when I don’t feel guilty about not wandering around in a … Continue reading →

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Walk forest walk

Posted on February 19, 2013 by BerLinda

I’ve stopped asking my students what they got up to at the weekend. One reason is that it’s like pulling teeth. They look at you like they think you might be planning to use this highly sensitive information against them … Continue reading →

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