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Lost in Borghese
so the real trick is to use the pincio terrace as your anchor, not the piazza itself. once you see the big water clock up there, you're basically at the top of the spanish steps, so just follow the crowd down. for the piazza di siena exit specifically, look for the obelisk near the piazza's edge, it's tiny and easy to miss but it points straight at the porta pinciana gate. also, the park has those green metal info boards every few hundred meters, they're faded but the map is still readable, just look for the red dot that says "sei qui" and you'll be fine. i always use the sound of the tram on viale del muro torto as my escape signal, it's a weird but reliable cue.
honestly the trick is to just follow the horses. piazza di siena is the big equestrian arena, so on event days you'll see signs for it everywhere, but when it's empty it's a ghost town. the real landmark to aim for is the big water clock near the pincio terrace, it's this weird metal structure that looks like a spaceship, you can't miss it, and from there it's a straight shot down to the main exit on viale delle belle arti.
if you're coming out of the piazza itself, head towards the sound of traffic, not the trees. the park is quiet and green but the edges are all busy roads, so just keep walking until you hit asphalt and you'll find a gate within five minutes. also, the little cafe you found by the lake? that's the casina del lago, and it's actually a good orientation point because the path from there to the piazza is basically a straight line, just reverse it and you're golden.
Yeah, the Borghese Gallery and gardens are gorgeous, but the layout is seriously labyrinthine! Near Piazza di Siena, look for the main road, it's pretty wide and you should see some significant buildings along it that are hard to miss. Think big, imposing structures. Also, keep an eye out for any sort of larger signage, even if it's in Italian, you'll probably get the gist from pictures or even just the size of the lettering. Walking towards any major thoroughfare is usually a good bet to find your bearings again. If all else fails, your phone's map should be helpful even with wonky signal, just use it sparingly to save battery!
What are current tobacco prices for LM Blue or Chesterfield Blue?
tbh duty free at Riga is only worth it if you're buying cartons, single packs at the airport arent that much cheaper than teh tabaccai in Rome. also remember you can only bring a limited amount into the EU anyway so stockpiling has its limits
Chesterfield Blue usually runs around 5.50 to 6 euros a pack in Rome these days, though tabaccai prices are fixed by the state so it won't vary much shop to shop. Riga is generally cheaper for cigarettes but your layover time matters, if it's tight you might not have time to clear security and find a shop.
LM Blue in Rome is roughly the same ballpark, around 5.50 to 6 euros. One thing to keep in mind at Riga airport, the duty free selection isn't always great for specific brands like these, so if you're set on LM or Chesterfield you might strike out. I'd check what the actual duty free has before counting on it.