From Latvia, with love

I recently returned from Latvia, where I was reporting on the country's dire economic situation. It seems while most of Europe is waiting for the "next Iceland," Latvia is trying perhaps harder than anyone from owning that claim to fame. It was an interesting trip, especially given that the last time I was in the country was nearly four years ago. Even during this short period of time change, and prosperity (or at least spending) was evident everywhere I went.

My report appears today in the Christian Science Monitor.