Don't let the first impression of location and building scare you. The apartment is cosy and well-equipped: you will find various maps of Riga , some english books in case you need to kill time, bottle and can opener, fresh basil for you food, candles for romantic evenings, brand new toothbrush with toothpaste, etc... Andrew (Kristine's godfather) is super kind, happy to offer help with a smile.

If you are adventurous enough, choose the bus+tram combo (instead of taxi) to get to the flat from the airport. Bus 22 takes you to Slokas/Kalnciema iela where you can change to tram 5 to Katrinas iela. It takes about 45 minutes, and it is a nice ride, gives you an idea about the town.