Author Archives: Englishman in Latvia

First Impressions

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Englishman in Latvia

Manic and information overload best describes our first week in Latvia. Trying to find our own home, opening banks accounts and finalising our UK tax and pension affairs are just some of the many tasks we have faced. Also coming … Continue reading →

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Food Glorious Food

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Englishman in Latvia

I’m not sure why the Latvians aren’t a race of teletubbies. All we seem to have done in these first 3 days is eat. If a friend calls round in England it’s a cup of tea and a biscuit. Oh … Continue reading →

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Zipee Poland

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Englishman in Latvia

Well 3 days and 2561km later, that’s 1600 miles to those of you who are mathematically challenged, we finally arrived in Jurmala, exhausted but relieved. Jurmala is a coastal town 25 km from the capital city Riga, famous for it’s … Continue reading →

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56 Getups to D-Day

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Englishman in Latvia

With only 56 days to departure date, I’m starting to wish I’d learnt how to make lists.  I’ve spent most of the last 40 years or so trying to avoid being controlled by lists now I’m realising how useful, no, … Continue reading →

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