…you get them started talking about all the taxes, rules and regulations they have to deal with on a daily basis. Our taxi driver on the way to the other airport discussed in between the high taxes which makes them buy expensive things instead of paying the government tax, truck drivers aren’t allowed to drive […]
Belgium is beautiful in the summer time. And like anywhere else the beautiful hot sunny days are broken up by cool, drizzly days. Our housesit in Huldenburg was incredible and we grew to love Muze, our Briard dog. What can I say about Muze (pronounced, “Mee-you”)? A lot! Fearfully strong, and strong willed but obedient […]
Erik and his family had never been, but we decided we couldn’t miss the half harvest bike race and carnival (I forget its real name). Expensive slushies, bumper cars, beer and a cycle race – what’s not to love?! We left Muze at home, she wouldn’t have taken being around lots of people and noise […]
Riga! You were my first European country, and I miss you a lot. You are a rough-hewn, stubborn work of art. Fiercely private and independent.
I’m amazed how quickly you can get to know a city riding the bus. We’ve headed out in all four directions from our place on Suur Ameerika 37 and I enjoy seeing buses now with neighborhoods we’ve visited, either by choice or by accident. Alice and I are good at planning half the time. The […]