"On Wednesday we ventured into the capital of Latvia, Riga, an ancient city dating back to to the Hanseatic League era. Lutheran spires prick the sky, with the gold domed onion spires of the Russian Orthodox cathedral and smaller churches sparkling in the sunlight. In the shadows of the religious worship houses sit the beggars, hands outstretched ready to bless each giver of a coin or morsel to eat. And not too far from the centre is the Riga II Corps and the exuberant Russian speaking couple, Andrej and Irina where the team participated in song and word. An inspired congregation applauded each of our contributions... the service ended 2 1/2 hours after it began with the Mercy Seat lined while others queueing to take their turn to kneel."
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