September among the heather?

Summer is drawing to a close, so on a warm, rainless Sunday we set off to see the heaths – a symbol of autumn. After all, September  (in Polish” wrzosy – wrzesień) took its name from these little shrubs. In earlier times, this month was called spider enthusiast because of the threads of “Indian summ...

After the storm, there will be sunshine…

After the storm, there will be sunshine… I believe everyone feels the same way (or should), and for everyone, after a difficult time, change for the better comes. After all, optimistic Bollywood movies teach us this through song and dance: "Toofaan ke baad dhoop zaroor nikalti hai." - After th...

Forced adaptation

Trapped in a brace (orthosis-type), my mobility is limited for the next 10 weeks. The orthopedic doctor clearly outlined the treatment requirements for my torn tendon. And there's no appeal! 24/7 the weight on my leg doesn't make even the simplest activities easier, let alone gymnastics during hyg...

Time to buy souvenirs

The comfortable 30-minute journey from Riga to Majori allowed for a good view of the surrounding area, confirming that here and there, the old days, rightly gone, are still visible. But the resort itself is beautiful! We happened upon a Sunday market, which added a touch of color to our stroll t...

On the Baltic Sea in Latvia

Latvia is a Baltic country with a coastline of almost 500 km (Poland has 520 km, being 4.5 times larger!)We took a regional train to see for ourselves if the Latvian Baltic Sea looks the same as ours! See, how much "Baltic" it has? Statistical data indicates that from the beginning of June to th...

A day full of relaxation for body and soul

Despite the weather forecast, a sunny Saturday morning allowed us to take a relaxing stroll through one of Riga's many parks. The beautifully maintained Victory Park allows everyone to find a place for their favorite activities: running, rollerblading or riding non-electric scooters, doing yoga a...

A Day in the Old Town

A few words about a country that's now being talked about more often due to the threat from Russia. Latvia's area is about one-fifth the size of Poland and its population is less than 2 million, 30% of whom are Russians, some of whom hold Latvian passports, and those who fail the language exam ar...

Escape from the heat - to Latvia!

Where to escape the June heat in Central Europe? After more than two weeks of sweltering heat, we're traveling through one of the Baltic states – Latvia. From Szczecin, via Warsaw, after less than five hours of travel, we arrived in Riga and at our rented apartment at 2 a.m. Our apartment is lo...