General Discussion & Chat: Best/ worse/ ? did you learn today #53 visit with friends..., 1 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
Betty,

I can't even compare what Riga was like in 1994 to what it is like today! Impossible!
Today--it is just like here. All kinds of expensive cars driving around--traffic jams--Police on the roads trying to catch all the speeders--Stores have clothing and shoes I could NEVER afford--All the young girls are beyond gorgeous and stylish--AND--they all wear high heels. How they manage walking all over the cobblestone streets in heels is a mystery.

I have heard from reading publications there that the girls all, shamelessly, chase after men. It sure looked like it. They ALL are beautiful! Tall, skinny, long legs and then high heels to boot. Faces that could go in a magazine---high cheekbones, beautiful eyes, not much make-up (except the eyes...), etc.
Many of the downtown buildings have all been cleaned up and painted from the outside and look like palaces. There are 750 Art Nouveau, old buildings in Riga. The most anywhere in Europe. I have lots of pictures from them. There is a street that is known as Embassy Row--as many countries have Embassies there.

Therte are flower vendors all over the place. You would not believe how beautiful all the flowers are! Never! Lilies, Sweet Peas, Daisies and bachelor buttons dominate. HUGE Lilies! Everyone carries flowers, big or small, wherever they are going.

When we arrived at the Airport, many of out relatives were there to greet us--with bouquets of flowers in their hands. Such a nice tradition.

Well--I was going to sort through some of my Photos, but i am already feeling sleepy--and it is ONLY 7:30PM. Maybe, because I woke up before 6AM this morning and got up about 1/2 hr. later. This is where the 7hr. difference rears it's head.....The sleep cycles are all whacko!

Please--you all, be patient a couple more days re the pictures. Then go to the M.A.F. and see them there.

Ciao for now!

Here's a picture of the National Opera House. So well known and recognized.....and MOI standing there....:o)