It's 0030 and I have spent the last hour hobbling around the airport searching for the perfect spot to wade out the night. I lay here and listen to the rhythm of the airport. The waves of moment as the people pass by with their tired/excited chatter in many different languages, the hum of suitcases wheel by and the conveyer belt stopping and starting as required.

It's been a good day, despite ending it in the world of pain. My shoulders are still sore from the back pack, my hips are aching alomg with my bleeding blistered feet. I'm a little down thinking of how I am going to manage all the things I have planned when I can literally barely walk and have no time to recover, to change shoes, or bags. Not only that but I had a tumble and ripped my new pants that had to last me until the end. Still wearable luckily but blood stained from the grazes to my knees.

Lithuania and latvia you were worth the aching body. 

Reasons to choose this destination:

Beautiful people always willing to help

Very minimalistic with simple lifestyle

Pretty both cities and rural

Easy to navigate

Cheap

Small and less touristy (I liked Lithuania better for that reason, smaller town and minimal tourists)

Boutique shops and cafes

Music everywhere, especially riga-so much night life/Character