From 14th till 17th of September, Rafa (aka Boronat) was visiting Latvia, as the same time as Alvaro, my cousin. So we tried to do a complete weekend: Sigulda Trip + Opera + Basketball.
Before came here, we agreed to visit Sigulda (for me it was the second time. As we had missed the train, we spent one hour visiting the "Russian part" of Riga (as Russian Market).
Russian style tower
In Sigulda, we took one chance: To do summer Bobsleigh (Jamaica team!!)
Summer Bobsleigh
After that, we ate some typical Latvian food and we went to visit the Sigulda Castle. It started to rain, but the 3 brave men continue the trip through the forest until Gutman Cave. The found a table with just apples and a bowl to give a tip (Can you imagine the same in Spain?)
Do you want an apple?
Endless stairs
Gutman Cave
We arrived in Riga just to go home and watch the last time of the European Basketball championship. Spain won the semifinal!!! So we had something to do the next day ;-)
On Sunday, the plan was clear: Lunch, Opera and Basketball.
Lunch of Typical Latvian food:
Pankukas
Kvass. The Russian Coca-Cola
After lunch, we went to Latvijas Nacionālā Opera in order to see "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi. I am sure that you know this part:
And after Opera, the final match of the EuroBasket 2007. During all the match, you could only heard the Spanish supporters in the bar, but at the end, only the Russian supporters (more in number than the Spanish) were shouting. And, believe, it is not a good idea to start an argue with Russian drunk people in Riga.
The best of the match: A Hamburger
On Monday, just time to say goodbye to the city and take a look from Reval Hotel.
Rafa and Tejo @Reval Hotel
Before came here, we agreed to visit Sigulda (for me it was the second time. As we had missed the train, we spent one hour visiting the "Russian part" of Riga (as Russian Market).
Russian style tower
In Sigulda, we took one chance: To do summer Bobsleigh (Jamaica team!!)
Summer Bobsleigh
After that, we ate some typical Latvian food and we went to visit the Sigulda Castle. It started to rain, but the 3 brave men continue the trip through the forest until Gutman Cave. The found a table with just apples and a bowl to give a tip (Can you imagine the same in Spain?)
Do you want an apple?
Endless stairs
Gutman Cave
We arrived in Riga just to go home and watch the last time of the European Basketball championship. Spain won the semifinal!!! So we had something to do the next day ;-)
On Sunday, the plan was clear: Lunch, Opera and Basketball.
Lunch of Typical Latvian food:
Pankukas
Kvass. The Russian Coca-Cola
After lunch, we went to Latvijas Nacionālā Opera in order to see "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi. I am sure that you know this part:
And after Opera, the final match of the EuroBasket 2007. During all the match, you could only heard the Spanish supporters in the bar, but at the end, only the Russian supporters (more in number than the Spanish) were shouting. And, believe, it is not a good idea to start an argue with Russian drunk people in Riga.
The best of the match: A Hamburger
On Monday, just time to say goodbye to the city and take a look from Reval Hotel.
Rafa and Tejo @Reval Hotel
Thanks for your visit, Rafa!! (aka Boronat)
Comentarios
Maybe I should also write my part ;)
Saludos!!
Je je je. It was the special burguer. And it had real meat (not like in other fast-food places). If you wanna go to that place: http://www.stellapub.lv/