In the summer of 2003, we explored a new (for
us) corner of Europe and spent two weeks touring Latvia (Lettland) and
Lithuania (Litauen). The two Baltic countries presented themselves full
of charme and eager to join the enlarged EU. Highly recommended!
The capital, Riga, view from above
Riga - Town Hall
Old granary in the center of Riga
Flowers everywhere
The Baltics - beginning of the "Amber
Road"
Jurmala, a seaside resort, close to Riga
Rundale, a Rococo castle south of Riga
Our cabin at lake Umalu, northwest Latvia
In Ventspil, western Latvia, we witnessed
a flower festival
