Loving Latvia - Day 1

Our "home" for two weeks 

Settling in and ready for bed, but wanted to post a bit first as I promised to share some of the journey with friends and family as able.  

First, a friend that we've known for awhile drove us to the airport in DC.  Then, a new friend picked us up at the airport in Riga.  Another adopting family who is staying in our building invited us for a very yummy meal.  That is how this adoption has gone - so many people brought together around giving one child a home and family.  

A few memorable moments:

** Lufthansa's video of Flyrobics - hilarious attempt to get us to exercise in a very tiny space similar to a sardine tin.  No way we could have done those without hurting someone!  Points for creativity though :)

**Sue's shopping list - get sandals and capris for the plane ride home.  May be cold still in Latvia, but for someone that gets hot flashes, those planes are like ovens - whew!

**Inese found a wonderful apartment for us at a very reasonable price - another new friend!

Here are a few photos!  Families coming behind us, may want to check it out!

**Already seeing some very unique architecture on these buildings - the blue/white one is eye-catching.

**Get to visit with V tomorrow!  Got to rest up :)

   

Love to all, Sue and Bryan