from Monica:
We have plotted 11 relatives on the Czech map. So far it is 6 to 5, Bohemia to Moravia. We still have a couple to figure out. We have visited about 4 of these 11 towns and come near to others. Each region we visit has more cool stuff and the wonders of this country are amazing!!! After 7 days in Bohemia, we are now in Moravia, up in the Beskydy mountains. We are near the border of Slovakia. It is called the Wallachian region, and we are in the town Roznov pod Radhosten. Today there was a folklore festival in this town, with touring dancers and musicians and singers from all over Moravia, each group in their own kroje (costumes) from their region. It was spectacular! Carrie got to play dudy again with a man from a group from Breclavan. Unfortunately, no one had a stomp fiddle for Jenni! Also, this town has a wonderful open-air museum with 70 buildings showing life in the late 1800s with "living history" demonstrations. Then we had dinner at a ski resort on the top of the mountain. Tomorrow we head back to Bohemia, near the home village of Jan Vankat. We'll get to see Marta on Tues. when we head further north to the Jizera mountains. Na shledanou! Monica
1 comment:
Hurray! New update and pictures! THANK YOU!! Boy, oh boy, you hit the jackpot with that festival! Did Doane time it that way, or was it completely the grace of God? (As, of course, it was either way, but I meant did Doane plan it that way?) So cool how you've plotted our relatives! Good job! Many blessings!
Post a Comment