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Road to Tallin Part 1. (What stories Riga has to tell! )
"Ah, Riga, the heart of Latvia! A city that wears its history like a well-worn cloak, each cobblestone a witness to tales untold and as...
Richard Mark Dobson
Aug 29, 20233 min read


Road to Riga Part 2. (Samuel in Wonderland)
As day four dawned in Kuldiga, a feline presence emerged. This was no ordinary cat; she possessed the regal aura of a demi-goddess, her...
Richard Mark Dobson
Aug 27, 20234 min read


Road to Riga Part 1. (thinking Doctor Shivago...)
Setting out on a remarkable two-day journey that would soon weave tales of camaraderie and perseverance, the team embarked from...
Richard Mark Dobson
Aug 24, 20232 min read


A Sacristen Send Off
At 10:00 AM on a Sunday morning, the plan was to board the imposing black Toyota, but, as often happens, even the best-laid plans can go...
Richard Mark Dobson
Aug 22, 20233 min read


Glamping in Jogailos
It's Saturday 19th, the day before departure, and there's much to be done indoors. Prep work. Testing camping gear. Charging the...
Richard Mark Dobson
Aug 20, 20232 min read


In Solidarity with Vilnius.
As their Uber driver, Vladimir, chauffeured them from the airport towards central Vilnius, he openly remarked on the limited support that...
Richard Mark Dobson
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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