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    After spending few days amidst trees, waters and sun soaked bodily sensations, young people are on their way back to the city. Though they will return to the wild banks of river Daugava again in a following week. by: staburags Views[151] These places along the line of riverbank usually are under the water, both because of the seasonal tide as well as because of the hydro-power station built in 1960s for generating power for electric railway system. So, youngsters are seizing the moment when it's possible to climb down and enjoy a relaxing moment right at the waters. by: staburags Views[167] Being on a remote, secluded part away from the civilization of the city encourages young people to explore their physicality and to enjoy different bodily sensations. There's no one to tell not to mess and keep clean. by: staburags Views[155] Steep river banks are made of limestone - the porous material gets constantly washed out by the currents of river and precipitation, thus it's next to impossible to return to the same place near the river twice. Still, it's the easiest way to climb down to the river.. by: staburags Views[197] Banks of river Daugava, Latvia on most parts are still wild; it takes a real explorer to find a path that'll lead through woods and steep old riverbeds to the waters. by: staburags Views[129]
     

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - When we were children

    Tuesday, 18 Nov 2014 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I was a child when Union of Soviet Socialist Republics broke down; over a fortnight I ceased to be a member of 1/6 of the world and became a citizen of independent, tiny country of 2 000 000 inhabitants desperately trying to connect to their remote, pre-... Read more >
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