Kolka's Rain, the Lighthouse, and the Livonian Shore

On a rainy day in Kolka, Elza visits the Kolka lighthouse, explores the Livonian coastal villages, and reflects on the Soviet border zone's history, the endangered Livonian language, and the cost of smoked fish. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Kūolka Livonian Centre, Kolka Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cape Kolka, Kolka Lighthouse, Livonian coastal villages (Mazirbe, Vaide, Saunags, Pitrags), Parunāsim kafe'teeka, Saulesmājas. Covered: Livonian heritage and language, Cape Kolka and lighthouse, Smoked fish and coastal food, Soviet border zone history, Kolka village life in rain, Travel costs in Kolka. Chapters:00:00 Rain on sandy lane, distant sea01:15 Kūolka Livonian Centre02:33 Church interior, quiet03:38 Cape Kolka05:31 Rural roadside, rain, occasional car08:03 Parunāsim kafe'teeka09:14 Saulesmājas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kolka #Kolkasrags #LivonianCulture #LivonianLanguage #CapeKolka #BirdMigration #SmokedFish #LatviaTravel #KurzemeCoast #SovietHistory #Lighthouse #RainyDay #SlitereNationalPark #BalticSea #GulfOfRiga #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/