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Autumn Colors

Riga and Kuldiga
October 1996

Autumn is probably Peters' favorite time in Latvia--it's the best time of year to catch up on lost sleep... the days are getting shorter, so the sun isn't streaming in at 2:00am to wake you up, and the mosquitos are long gone!
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Petera Baznica
A closer view of the spire ascending.
Petera Baznica
The spire of St. Peter's Church disappears into the fog and mist.
Old Riga Street
A wide perspective down the narrow streets.
Kuldiga, 1745
A closer look at the sign.

Canal Park
A view from one of the bridges over the canal.
Pub and Consulate
The Irish Pub, across the street from the ornate Jugenstil Italian consulate.
Sv. Janu Baznica
The spire of St. John's Church
Canal Park
Pedestrians scurry along through cool autumn drizzle.

Janu Seta
Everything is put away for the autumn and winter. Food and drink will return in the spring and summer.
Kuldiga, 1745
A metal sign hangs on this obviously very old wood building. How amazing it would look if it were restored!
Old Riga Street
Scurrying through the rain seems to be a theme!
Canal Park
These figures dance gracefully and joyously no matter what the weather!

Milda
Milda, atop the Freedom Monument, looks down on the golden autumn leaves
Esplanade
Dodging the raindrops with the Orthodox Cathedral in the background
Canal Park
A couple strolls along, enjoying their quiet time together, thanks to the weather.
Balcony
This balcony, off Herder Square in Old Riga, still exudes its grandeur despite the ravages of time.
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An Unexpected and Wondrous Development
  • October 1996, Autumn colors in Rīga and Kuldīga.
  • August 1997, Cemetery service for the victims of Soviet deportation; Mordanga, and Rīga.
  • October 1994, Highlights of Peters' roots-seeking trip.
  • July 1995, A whirlwind tour: Aglona, Bauska, Brīvdabas (Ethnographic) Museum, Jaunmoku Castle, Jelgava, Liepāja, Rīga, and Rundāle's Palace.
  • August 1993, Riga and Usma.
  • December 1997-New Year's, Latvia twice in one year!
  • Peters' Story, Collapse of the Soviet Union brings an unhoped-for opportunity.
  • October 1992, Peters' first trip! From his grandfather's water mill to goat-walking in Riga.
  • December 2002, Wandering (lots of pictures) far and wide in winter Rīga.
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