Inertia Kills

It’s been cold here lately. Damn cold, in fact. So cold that the ice-fishers gather by the hundreds to sit on the frozen local rivers for hours each day. Incidentally, I’m always reminded of Grumpy Old Men whenever I think of ice-fishers.

On one of these bone-chilling days, I went for a walk across the frozen Daugava River, and here’s a short video of my crossing.
(note: excuse the cheesy music selection… but I’ve never been one to shy away from cheese, have I?)

As I strolled through the cobble-stoned streets of Old Town, I became aware that if I want to get the most out of the city and its architecture, it’s best to keep my neck craned ever upward. Walking amongst the soaring spires of Old Town’s cathedrals, I came to the realization that Latvians love the cock. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve just realized that while I’ve yet to post many photos of the beautiful sights of Riga. So enjoy. And if you’ve still not had your fill, you can follow this link to my Facebook photo album (viewable even if you do not have a Facebook account). Read the rest of this entry »