It was unforgettable because of the staff, particularly one young man, Levs, who was a living lexicon of whatever subject we wanted to know about in Riga. He recommended a local restaurant where we could taste a speciality: Sojanka soup with vegetables and smoked sausage. We returned to get the same menu again one of the other days. While on […]
My good friend blogger paolsoren asked me the following question on my last post about the roosters in Riga: Now I would like to ask you paolsoren how I should understand the following: By the way, when I was in the Australian Army our Army house was in Riga Court I am working on a post on the dark side […]
I value Winston Churchill highly and recognise him as an important figure for us to admire from the hardships of WWII. He was born for his time, and he knew it from his childhood
If you were unaware of Hans Christian Andersen's life and work you would not be much wiser after visiting his museum
I would have loved to have heard the story of this heroic personnel. All my life the WWII have had my interest. Recently I became conscious that the architecture is unique. The founders thought of healing via the beauty of architecture and the importance of fresh air and sunshine combined with the professionals' good care.
In a fantasy journey back to Monterey, I imagine that the Scotch author was inspired to write his adventure tale, The Treasure Island. So much of the scenery from the time Stevenson spent there seem to be intact today and could easily make a background for the beloved story. A poster close to the place he stayed for four months […]
I recommend a free museum and areas open all year round outside, showing the testimonies of the Danish Viking kings from more than thousands of years ago. My husband Henry has an in-depth story about the site. After a long cold spring, we finally had a warm day with a clear blue sky. People gathered for lunch, ice cream or […]
In the corner of Bispebjerg cemetery in Copenhagen, you can find different categories of war victims. At one spot lies the remains of German fugitives and executed German soldiers who deserted the war while in Denmark. Then you have several Danish resistance fighters slain by the occupiers or dead in the concentration camps. At their side are Danish Police officers […]
Your inner compass or conscience tells you if you would risk your life for others or not
Even if we fail or perish, our efforts must lead to some result. When so many seeds are sown, some plants must come up. Posterity will blame those who remain idle in a time like this. I do not wish to incur in that blame.
Adam Lux
From one Heart to Another 