Mirek, our genealogist and tour guide, mentioned more than once today how lucky we were. He has traced our family tree back to the early 1700's, and the earliest birth date to 1692. He considers that unusual. He has not even traced his family back that far.
When we arrived at Sukorady we found the birth home of Marie Loudilova, Dad's mother. It was still there! The owner of the home allowed us to see the property and take photos. Mirek said we were lucky because the home is so old that it will soon be demolished.
The Chronicler/Historian of Sukorady took us to the home of Jaronic Vonka. We met the great grandson of Frantiska Richterova, Dad's grandmother. We were lucky that Jaronic was home at the time.
Mirek arranged for us to meet Dad's cousin in Horice. Yaroslava Prokopova is Dad's first cousin. At dinner with Yaroslava and her granddaughter Lanka, Mirek said we were lucky because his clients rarely ever get to meet relatives so closely related as Dad and Yaroslava.
Mirek arranged for us to meet Dad's cousin in Horice. Yaroslava Prokopova is Dad's first cousin. At dinner with Yaroslava and her granddaughter Lanka, Mirek said we were lucky because his clients rarely ever get to meet relatives so closely related as Dad and Yaroslava.
What a blessing this trip has been!
- Karen Boothe
No comments:
Post a Comment