The Balts and Vikings were part of the early history of Latvia. Go here for interesting stuff. www.latvia.usa.org.
I knew this post would be long, cause I always take tons of pics. Wanted to capture every moment but never the less, had to edit out alot.
Our time was short but sweet. It seems never enough time, but sometimes - time enough...now missing the heck out of them all!
Close "Cap-tioned!"
It is what we do with our lives that reflect only ourselves - or God.
Stephen and Annas humble abode.... they have the top two floors!
Cutie pies!
Erik and Isak go to the International School of Latvia. We tagged along with Isak when he went on a field trip to a working farm.
City streets of Riga.
Grandpa and Isak toasting each other!
The Cook returns....Stephen, everything you cook is so yummy. I think you should cook all the time. Right Anna?!
The "Grillmaster" at it again!
Jim waiting for the yummy food.
Annas' friend Angelica from Sweden. She was a sweetheart!
The Empire State Ship was in port so we visited. Isak was ready to go!
Cutie pies!
The bridge that spans the Gulf of Riga. You would walk across to get to the old town.
We toured the castle Sigulda which was so beautiful and the grounds fantastic. A group from the Embassy came and after the tour, we bar-b-qued. Guess who cooked?
Erik and Isak go to the International School of Latvia. We tagged along with Isak when he went on a field trip to a working farm.
City streets of Riga.
We had a day and walked into the Capital, Riga. Old world cobblestone streets, beautiful architure on buildings, and a city park that went for miles. We had a snack at Boulangerie Bonjour Cafe and decided to go back for soup at lunchtime.
This bridge of locks was awsome. When you get married, come down and put a lock symbolizing your eternal love for each other! We passed by the Freedom Monument and caught a close glimpse of the president of Latvia and someone from Poland laying a wreath in honor of those who lost their life for freedom.
Grandpa and Isak toasting each other!
We visited a National Park one day but Anna had to work and save a life...so we partied without her!
The Cook returns....Stephen, everything you cook is so yummy. I think you should cook all the time. Right Anna?!
We all piled into the car and went to a Latvian Craft Fair. What fun. Music playing, children running, wonderful aromas filled the air. Crafts of wood and crafts of cloth were among the wares today!
The "Grillmaster" at it again!
Jim waiting for the yummy food.
Annas' friend Angelica from Sweden. She was a sweetheart!
The Empire State Ship was in port so we visited. Isak was ready to go!
It was a joyful time visiting our family in Latvia. We miss Erik and Isak and wait for Christmas to see them again!
We have followed them to Colombia, Maritius and now Latvia. Who knows where the next post will be!
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