Recently I spent 5 sunny days in Riga. Enjoyed a ballet and an opera performance in the National Opera. Impressed by the architectural gems I made long walks in the central parts of the city and in the "Old Town". A significant drawback is the fact that almost all museums are closed Monday and Thursday that is the same days. Another problem is the way cars are driven leaving pedestrians to trust their good luck. Street crossing in corners without traffic lights equals suicide. Even at street lights some drivers arriving late to a corner do not respect red lights.