I just came back from a three days seminar cruise to Riga, Latvia with 45 work collegues. I am slowly getting used to the fact that nothing absurd ever happens. No more problems at the passport checkpoints. I am just one of the ladies on board...and have FUN. I was never before called so often "miss" as now on board. It made me laugh innerly thinking that this miss is the father of two grown up children....

Laura

Latvians are very tall people. I remember having read somewhere that they are the tallest people in Europe. In the streets of Riga downtown I saw many girls about my size. And they wear skirts and often have long dark hair. I had the feeling like being at home...maybe I look more latvian than finnish. Really no passing problems in Riga .

Laura