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Category Archives: Europe
Copenhagen: Kimsooja Weaving the Light
There is a really cool underground museum in Copenhagen called Cisternerneme. This year’s exhibition is especially designed for the damp, stone cave atmosphere. South Korean artist Kimsooja uses diffraction grating on clear panels and lighting to surround the viewer with … Continue reading
Copenhagen: Smorresbrod at Cafe GL. Torv.
We were very close to a place I had picked out for smorresbrod. I usually make a map of all the recommended restaurants and interesting places, then kind of wander without a strict schedule. If we get peckish I look … Continue reading
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Copenhagen: Skt Petri and its Environs
The buffet breakfast was unrivaled. There was even an entire section devoted to vegan offerings. And my favorite, a full English fry-up as well as the usual granola/meusli bar After breakfast, we wandered around the neighborhood checking out the architecture … Continue reading
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Copenhagen: Skt Petri Hotel
Bridin had a connection and got us rooms at a gorgeous 5-star hotel called Skt Petri (Saint Peter). It was well-located a block from the train, two blocks from a food hall, and with a walkable neighborhood of shops and … Continue reading
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Lithuania: Hill of Crosses
I’ve been curious about the Hill of Crosses ever since our first trip to the Baltic, but this is the first time Bridin suggested we go. There is an expensive parking lot with a gift shop. It’s kind of a … Continue reading
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Liepaja: Wandering Solo and Thrifting
That little shop in the market whet my appetite for some thrifting and I found several places within walking distance. I like taking pics of the buildings as I wander. I felt very safe just creeping down empty lanes and … Continue reading
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Liepaja: A Relaxing Day
Monday Morning, I wandered over to the pharmacy to pick up a few things. I had to get something for mosquito bites and Bob wanted baby aspirin. I used my finely honed mime skills and semi-literate translation app. We were … Continue reading
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Liepaja: To Market, to Market
We had a lovely day visiting the outdoor market, then hit the grocery store, which I always find fascinating. Just like last year, there were huge jars of chanterelles for 4 Euro, and this year they had boletus. The mushroom … Continue reading
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The Postman’s House in Liepaja: Oh, Balls!
Bob’s favorite restaurant in Liepaja is Patnieka Maja, which translates to “Postman’s House.” It makes us joke about Dr Zhivago and a mime-type joke of “past-your-neck” like “past-your-eyes milk.”Located in the center of a park, the old house has lots … Continue reading
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Day One Continued: Riga to Liepaja
We had lunch at Flying Pigs, which again, was delicious. I don’t usually trust menus that have too wide of a variety of food, but Bob’s mom’s Thai noodles, Bob’s shish, and my shrimp salad were all perfect. We drove … Continue reading
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Latvia Day One Continued: Art Nouveau
There is a large Art Nouveau district in Riga, though you can often see turrets, curvy lines, faces, goddesses and floral decorations on buildings all over the city. 850 buildings from the turn of the century (1990, the “early one.”), … 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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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 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: 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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