Latvia Gp

[GARY POPPS]

I,ve just booked my flights to Riga for the Latvian GP,can anyone give me advice about decent hotels in Riga for the friday night,and also about getting to Daugapils by train?

Any advice by someone who went last year about this or any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

[Boggle]

and also about getting to Daugapils by train?

 

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I got the train to Daugavpils from Riga for last year's GP, and go the bus back to Riga

 

Best advice is to get the bus bus rather than the train. The train is VERY uncomfortable (cramped, low seats), although only costs about £3.50

 

Buses are just as cheap, but much more comfortable. Whichever way you travel you are looking at anywhere between 3 and 4 hours.

 

bus timetables here, just buy a ticket at the bus terminal before you go..

 

Latvian Buses

[GARY POPPS]

thanks boggle,do you know where i can get the bus from riga?

[f-s-p]

thanks boggle,do you know where i can get the bus from riga?

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The train station and the bus station are right next to each other on the eastern? edge of the old town. Next to the market square. I've been to Riga twice and been in the "Radi un Draugi" hotel both times. 5 min walk to the stations, inside the old town.

[GARY POPPS]

Thanks FSP,i,m gonna book the Radi.Did you find Riga dangerous?

[f-s-p]

Thanks FSP,i,m gonna book the Radi.Did you find Riga dangerous?

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No I did not. But I havent walked around after midnight there though...

 

I wont be going this year, there's a longtrack meeting in Pori the same day. It's the finnish final.

Edited January 17, 2007 by f-s-p

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One bit of advice Gary - we stayed at the Monte Kristo in Riga. Ideally located and seemingly very pleasant. But all three of us suffered from bites there! Don't know if it was mozzies or bed bugs, but it was a rather pimpled triumvirate that set off for Daugvapils!

 

And no, Riga is not dangerous at all - it's a lovely city. I recommend the building known as 'Lenin's Birthday Cake' for a rooftop tour. Fascinating.

 

ps. Like the tag-line...Billy Bragg fan eh?

Edited January 18, 2007 by falcace

[GARY POPPS]

Thanks for the tip Falcace, and yes i am a bit of a fan of Mr Bragg.

[fatface]

Thanks for the tip Falcace, and yes i am a bit  of a fan of Mr Bragg.

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...then very fine taste you have my friend... another of my favourites: "Love is strange, you have to learn to take the crunchy with the smooth." He's brilliant live too

[GARY POPPS]

yes i agree,seen him live loads, i used to like Sinead O,Conner, but she cut her hair and i stopped loving her.

[fatface]

yes i agree,seen him live loads, i used to like Sinead O,Conner, but she cut her hair and i stopped loving her.

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Ha! Very sharp Gary! Not many will get that. I'm so pleased I do.