Published: October 21st 2008October 21st 2008
Tereska
She saved the town of Gorlice many hundreds of years ago, but the people that I spoke with could not remember the details.
Gorlice is situated near Slovakian border, in the high hills of southern Poland. I spent two days here and learned alot about displaced Ukrainians after the uprising in 1949. The Ukrainians wanted their own state, and when their uprising was over, they were sent to northern Poland. Many of their Greek Orthodox churches were converted to Roman Catholic. Eventually some Ukranians came back, and now live peacefully with Polish people in the area. Every July, there is a bonfire celebration and Ukranians from around the world attend. (reminds me of Acadian history)
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I have a year to travel starting this summer of 2008. I will start in the United Kingdom, then cross to Ireland. Then I plan to go to Poland and Ukraine. Depending upon the political climate, I may venture into Turkey. In preparation, I have spent many hours reading other peoples' blogs. I wonder how my adventure will unfold?
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Folk Musicians
There was a wedding in the main square and these Polish folk musicians were playing outside the church. Later the wedding party got on a bus and probably headed to site for post-party.
Farmer
The bus took me through the countryside and I tried to get photos of community.
Pope
The Pope is popular everywhere in Poland. He didn't visit this old church...maybe he did before he became the pope.
Austrian Graveyard War 1
A battle was fought between Russians and Austrians in these mountains during World War 1. After the war, Poland was an independent state for twenty years.
Ukranian style barn
The old Ukranian houses were built in same style, with half the house for people, the other half for animals.
Spa near Gorlice
Mineral water, good for your health
Pick your water
Be wary. One of these taps produces disgusting water. I gagged, Joanna and Zbigniew laughed. The second type of mineral water was much better.
Park near Spa
There is a sanitorium for people to visit and drink the water to get healthy. Also, there is a park and cabins for families during the summer.
Street to downtown
The street towards 'downtown' Gorlice.
Main Square Gorlice
See the buses? for wedding party
Church in Gorlice
Wedding was inside.
Evening
The river that runs through town.
Figure of Jesus
There were many,many statues of Jesus, Mary, and crosses along Polish roadsides and streets. This Jesus looks very contemplative.
Plaque for Jews
On the bus ride out of area we drove through nearby town. The bus paused beside this plaque long enough for me to snap the photo. Sobering history.
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World Peace
When I was traveling, I felt the tension between Poland and Germand and Russia, over past wounds. Yesterday was Remembrance Day, and the world remembered these wounds/wars once again. I agree with you, money is less important than peace.
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