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Cruise to Riga and Tallinn
We planned our trip for this : The Baltica 2009 which was a cultural gathering for Latvia, Estonia and other Baltic countries
Stalls at the Baltica
Mugicians form Latvia with traditional instruments
Wooden Crafts New Style local beauty
Hotel in Riga : Konventa Seta is a heritage building right in the middle of the old city. Most tourists had to walk right under our room for old city tours
Riga Centre Park : When somebody is getting married they should put a lock on bridge by tradition. This tradition means that their union will be strong as the lock they have put.
Lona in good mood All flags form Latvian states
The House of Blackheads was rebuilt in Gothic style for Riga's 800th anniversary in 2001 after being destroyed in World War II, and the ruins were completely destroyed by the Soviets in 1948.
Freedom monument : Change of Guards
The old folks playing chess in Central Park
Gunshot marks on the RigaPress building : it was seized by the Black Berets —Russian elite troop in 1992
Occupation Museum : Very interesting one, shows the time of occupation of Latvia by the Russians and Nazi . Interesting map showing who occupied whom.
One of the tallest buildings in Riga : Academy of Sciences building. View fro the top
Bus to Tallinn, Estonia
Car from Tallinn to Lahemaa Reserve Forest
Merekalda Guest house in the Reserve Forest : Käsmu
A pet fox with a family in the reserve park
A quick stop at Tallinn : city walk
Back on a Cruise from Tallinn to StockholmChild room: hand painting
Performance on the ship – we participated in some events and won SEK 100, Chocolates and also champagen
BYE BYE