So I have been in Latvia for a week and a half now, and I think I am getting used to the city. I only take 3 buses: 3, 7, 15. And similar to the Quebec experience, on some days, the highlight is going to Rimi, the hypermarket (because its more than a supermarket). I hang out with Portuguese people (the 2 girls are my travel buddies and 2 boys that just arrived last week). Very cool people of course and lots of fun. There are now about 16 students who are on the Student Exchange Program and there are at least 2 people who get drunk everyday. Students on vacation.
Work has been very easy. Not much to see, not much to do. The system here is very basic. Of course there are similarities but things are only entered into the computer for billing purposes. No labels or counting. And the doctors only prescribe brands because reps give them lots of incentives (paid vacation, gift cards, free stationary etc). I think this practice is quite universal.
Anyway, although life has been very chill, I am waiting to leave. But I haven't decided where to go. I'm thinking Amsterdam and Barcelona before I see my friend in Madrid but it's very expensive. And I am back to travelling myself.
Any suggestions?
Go to Amsterdam before the red light district gets permanently removed!!
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