November 16, 2005
Riga: By day and by night
(Day 270) People travel for all sorts of reasons. Some do it to broaden their horizons, others, it seems, for bragging rights. Country collectors, I like to call them. I've met people on the road due to an upsetting event, like a breakup or a divorce. Then there are those who are simply out to have a good time.
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November 14, 2005
Sigulda
(Day 269) I'm addicted to cough drops. Those little candies packed with 'vapor action' are a godsend. With two rolls of them in my pocket, I felt ready for more new and exciting adventures.
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Sick Day
(Day 268) I think I've had a respectable attendance record so far. I've disappeared for a couple weeks early on, but for the most part, I've been able to plod on through minor aches and pains. It had to happen eventually though. Today, on Day 268, I'm officially taking a sick day from my vacation.
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November 13, 2005
Baltic Avenue
(Day 267) Mention the Baltics, and some might conjure up images of the metaphorical Iron Curtain, of a war torn region bandied about by foreign powers. Personally, I think of Baltic Avenue... you know, the piece of property three spaces from 'GO' in that Monopoly board game. Combined with Mediterranean Avenue, it's always been one of my favorite monopolies to achieve, because if I recall correctly, it merely costs $500 in Monopoly dollars to put up little red hotels on them.
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