Pages from Latvia
Liepāja and Riga (2009)
This
map is from the Lonely Planet web site, a fine source of travel
information. Click
here to learn more about traveling in Latvia (it will appear in
a new window.)
We found a weather window and headed east to Latvia. This is the first stop this season where we really were stymied by some of the language and cultural differences. Here's an example: who knew that one of these restroom doors is right and one is wrong? We learned quickly, from experience. Oops.
Here's a site that explains a lot about Latvia. Nothing about restroom signs, though.
Click on the flag to hear Latvia's national anthem. To stop it, refresh the page.