Leaving Norway, we next spent two weeks in the Baltic region of Europe, exploring historic Riga, Latvia and St. Petersburg, Russia.

Great day for a stroll in the park in old town Riga

A Baltic classic dish: blini (pancakes) with caviar and sour cream. Yes, it tastes exactly like you think it would…

Lunch and laughs with Elena, our newest friend in St. Petersburg, Russia

Bustling canals in St. Petersburg