Latvia - Riga (on the way home from the Euros)
Obviously a strong Soviet influence but the language (Germanic ) is at least readable, if not understandable.
The city has a pleasant centre though not as attractive as Tallinn.
You see trams, graffitti, girls , nice restaurants, some stag groups and a decent selection of museums (especially the Occupation Museum - Latvia has had its share)
You see trams, graffitti, girls , nice restaurants, some stag groups and a decent selection of museums (especially the Occupation Museum - Latvia has had its share)
Skonto Riga vs Vindava at the Skonto stadium in central Riga.
A 3-0 win for the home side before 100 people , just the main stand open - the standard of play is OK but its all very low key.
It was easy enough for Skonto - their handful of ultras were happy.
It was easy enough for Skonto - their handful of ultras were happy.
The other game is a 2nd level match between Metta LU Riga (Univ of Riga team) vs Zibens Zemessardze (0-3) played on an artficial training type pitch.
A very small 'stand' only - c. 30 around as the students lose.
A pleasant enough Latvian diversion in reasonable weather (some light rain)
No Starbucks but 'Double Coffee' everywhere.
for more pics see http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/54140573
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