Author Archives: Kiki

Sweden: Gronalund

Founded in 1883, Gronalund is a relatively small amusement park on the water and next door to the ABBA Museum. It’s pretty psychedelic. We stopped in a cafe to grab a drink after a long ride on one of these … Continue reading

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Sweden: Welcome to the Radisson

Bob’s mom has a Radisson “membership” which really gets her some good deals and upgrades. It tends to be a nice, fancy hotel, in comparison to some American Radissons which can be kind of gnarly and gritty. As usual in … Continue reading

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By the Baltic Sea: Sweden Really has its Shit Together

I had no idea how beautiful Sweden was. I expected the countryside would be beautiful, but we were staying in the city. The buildings in Stockholm are GORGEOUS. Buildings that are hundreds of years old are sprinkled amongst the newer, … Continue reading

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Baltic: Cili Pizza in Leipaja

A block away from my hotel was Cili Pica (pizza). Although the hotel included breakfast and we often ate lunch when sightseeing, Bob would head back to his mom’s apartment in the evenings, and I was often wandering around looking … Continue reading

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By the Baltic Sea: Latvian Comfort Food

We went out to eat at a Lithuanian/Latvian place with Bridin’s cousin Aija. The restaurant was named Cepelini, which is also the name of their humongous dumplings. There is some crossover between Baltic cuisines, with a lot of influence from … Continue reading

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By The Baltic Sea: That’s Sure a Big Organ!

There was a concert at Liepāja Holy Trinity Cathedral, home to the seventh largest organ in the world. At the time of its creation in 1779, it was the number one largest organ in the world until till 1912 when a … Continue reading

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By the Baltic: Liepaja Market

Bob’s mom treated me to a massage, which was awesome, although the massage therapist kept talking about Elon Musk. Maybe I am lucky that not everyone speaks English. Afterwards we went to a little bakery. I was disappointed that there … Continue reading

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By the Baltic: Liepaja Seashore

Bob’s Mom lives in old Soviet Block housing. It’s a bit dreary on the outside, but inside it is safe and cozy. The best part is that it is right across the street from woods and the beach. There is … Continue reading

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Liepaja Museum Basement

Turn on your speakers for this post The basement of the Liepaja Museum holds their antiquities–some of the earliest textiles, metal goods, instruments and pottery. Ancient pipes Ancient pipes? These crowns were made for virgins. Like this…remember her? We were … Continue reading

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The Baltic: Liepaja Museum Textiles

There was an exhibit of early 20th century clothing centered around train travel. I was clearly enamored with the hats. Share on Facebook

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By the Baltic: Liepaja 19th Century Interior Museum: Mrs. Hoyer Guest House

The Liepaja Museum is located in a centuries’ old guesthouse with beautiful wooden walls and floors, fireplace and staircase. There was a wide variety of displays Some were creepier than others And some so beautiful Share on Facebook

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By the Baltic Sea: Wandering around Liepaja

After the Northern Forts, we went to a nice little lake. There was a cafe and we had a snack before heading out. I liked the old buildings and murals as we drove through town. There is an area downtown … Continue reading

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By the Baltic Sea: Liepaj’s Northern Fortress

Liepāja has always been strategic for battles. It was once home to a navy base, and is the place that the first Latvian government retreated to when pushed out by foreign powers. At the end of the 19th century several … Continue reading

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By the Baltic Sea: Our first day in Liepaja

One of the best things about European hotels is that breakfast is included. It is so nice to just wander down and have a relaxed meal, it saves money, and some people put on a lovely spread. The Art Hotel … Continue reading

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By the Baltic Sea: Art Hotel Roma

The Art Hotel Roma was built in 1881 and has been a hotel since 1882. During WWI it was occupied by the Kaiser’s army. The entire structure is built around a large central square with a much-photographed fountain, and also … Continue reading

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