Saturday's exploration of the Old Town

I've had trouble with this post so I'm re-doing it.
Riga Cathedral has been renovated as have many buildings in the Old Town. From my hotel window I can view its dome. Although plain inside it has surprisingly recent, beautiful, stained glass windows.
Amber and linen shops abound in the town. We have been warned not to buy amber from the markets.
The Swedish gate was built in the 17th century when Sweden occupied Riga. Under the bridge, a woman played a harp. Buskers are everywhere contributing to the ambience. A dapper gentleman excelled at the saxophone in the square at The House of the Blackheads (once a German guild hall).
We had a lovely lunch at the Cat House restaurant, situated in the famous house of the same name. Photo will tell you why. We sat outside enjoying the chestnut trees, but the inside was lovely too. The manager surprised us with a lambrusco in an extraordinary glass of dry ice. The waiter rushed out to explain how to drink the lambrusco, fearing we were going to drink the the lot.
The young people of Riga are friendly and helpful, although more reserved than the Swedes. There is some rigidity. In one shop I had to pay by credit card because I didn't have the exact money. However, some of the older generation, especially in the War Museum, couldn't crack a smile and Cher and I were followed by an attendant in one room. Not sure if she thought we were going to take a photo or steal. When you look at their long history of occupation and suppression, particularly in the second half of last century, you can see why.