Greetings from Jurmala,
We arrived in Riga (the capital of Latvia) 1 march by bus. We were met by Aiga - International Coordinator of Pauls Stradins Medical College of the University of Latvia. She kindly took us to our hostel and introduced to our new neighbors. Hospital named after Pauls Stradins - famous Latvian doctor and professor - shall be our main practice place thought we shall visit also 6 other hospitals. Our place of residence is located at the heart of Jurmala, which is approximately 15 km from Riga and is well known recreation location for the residents of nearby premises and Riga. Jurmala is also the town where the richest people of Latvia reside, somewhat like Pirita in Tallinn. Even though the size of our room is only 14 m2, as soon as we go out for a walk to Baltic sea (3.min on foot from our hostel) we feel anyone but students. Small point, but nice. Things change contrary as soon as we have to think of ways how to get to Riga. Taxi or fetching cars is not an option. Fortunately we learned from our helpful neighbors that railway station is not very far. At least traffic jams won't be a problem for us unlike other wealthy residents of Jurmala.
We arrived in Riga (the capital of Latvia) 1 march by bus. We were met by Aiga - International Coordinator of Pauls Stradins Medical College of the University of Latvia. She kindly took us to our hostel and introduced to our new neighbors. Hospital named after Pauls Stradins - famous Latvian doctor and professor - shall be our main practice place thought we shall visit also 6 other hospitals. Our place of residence is located at the heart of Jurmala, which is approximately 15 km from Riga and is well known recreation location for the residents of nearby premises and Riga. Jurmala is also the town where the richest people of Latvia reside, somewhat like Pirita in Tallinn. Even though the size of our room is only 14 m2, as soon as we go out for a walk to Baltic sea (3.min on foot from our hostel) we feel anyone but students. Small point, but nice. Things change contrary as soon as we have to think of ways how to get to Riga. Taxi or fetching cars is not an option. Fortunately we learned from our helpful neighbors that railway station is not very far. At least traffic jams won't be a problem for us unlike other wealthy residents of Jurmala.
Tatjana & Zinaida
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