Blogs from East, Kosovo, Europe - page 9

I suppose that since this is a “Travel Blog” I must do a little traveling. So the other day on one of my little adventures, my partner and I decided to venture outside the gates of Camp Atterbury. Okay, it wasn’t far but it was well worth the 10 minute drive. Following the small non-distinct signs along the roadways we found ourselves on dirt roads, traveling through a camp ground and then driving along past a small local fishing hole. Our destination… The Camp Atterbury POW Chapel. Or better known as the “The Chapel in the Meadow,” a small chapel the Italian prisoners had built in 1942. As history tells us that in 1942, Italian soldiers who were fighting the war in North Africa were extremely outnumbered by the British and American soldiers and because their ... read more

If you have never been to Camp Atterbury before you have missed the simple beauties of Indiana. The trees are spectacular; green lush leafs cling to the branches providing shade and creating a sense that you are out in the wilderness camping with your family. The lawn is vibrant and full, caching the early morning dew and feeding off the moisture all day long. It stays wet because it is so dang humid here! Although the temperatures have only been in the 80’s (they have had record daytime lows since we arrived), those of us from North Dakota have felt the intense effects of what true humidity is really all about. Strength zapping, sweat provoking and hair flattening! Camp Atterbury is a typical National Guard training post. There is a gym that is stocked with exercise ... read more