What do we know about Latvia and its capital Riga? That it's kind of Russian there? That it's not very exciting in this part of the world? That it's always miserable weather there? Totally wrong! Walking through the largest Baltic city opens a broader perspective on the history of Europe in the world. Riga actually is a lovely city and home of quite a lot amiable people who are even more European than the majority of the citizens of several other countries in 'the old Europe'.