The train is such a fun way to travel. On a local trainfrom Kotun to Warsaw, Jane & Mary got knitting lessons from two the ladies from our volunteer team. And on our return train we were all thrilled to have a reserved compartment since the halls were filled with people who had to stand for the 3-hour journey. We invited in a father with his daughter, but they only spoke French, so we didn't bond much.
And no words can describe Auschwitz. We were all so moved, but felt so helpless. You walk through and imagine any number of scenarios, but it's all so incomprehensible. I dreaded the visit and it was as deeply disturbing as I feared. All of us had many questions, but we came away realizing that it's impossible to understand the depravity of the people responsible. Our Polish friends tell us that the generation of WWII has more anger & hatred than people of today's society, but nobody has forgotten...
4 comments:
Hi Charlie, Looks like an awesome time and your living the dream of every family. God Bless !!!
Sean O'Brien
Hello Hildeburns!
It has been so great to read your posts - each of you is so talented in describing your adventures. We are thoroughly enjoying all this vicarious travel with you and can hardly wait to see what happens next!! We're waiting . . . .
Love to all of you,
Susie & Mike
OPCC is not the same without you! I am totally enjoying the blog. Thanks for taking the time to write it. Nothing much new here. Miss you guys. Love, Dottie
Hello Charlie and family,
While new to blogging, it sure is a great way to keep up with what y'all are doing. And I must say it is fun to see what an exciting adventure you're on! I imagine at times it may feel like work or a time-out from all the fun, but it adds alot of color seeing the trip through the different eyes of your family. Thank y'all for sharing and inviting us to join alongside this trip of a lifetime!
Happy trails,
Doug Edman
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