New Friends In The Czech Republic

We had a big day. We started with a gentle 1000 ft climb to 1800 ft elevation where we crossed the European Divide, going from the Danube to the Elbe drainage basins. If I hadn't been looking for it I wouldn't have known. It seemed as if it was just another hill.

Then we went into the town of Lanskroun, pop, 10,000, Lanskroun is identified as the place of origin of my paternal grandmother on the ship's manifest when she crossed to America. We had lunch and looked around then rode 5 miles to the village of Dolni Cermna, the birthplace of my paternal grandfather and found the property he grew up on.

Late in the day we met Pavel Pinkas who was laying stone on his property. Pavel is an IT consultant who built a beautiful home with impeccably landscaping. Pavel and his wife, Renata, generously offered to put us up for the night. They have a daughter, Anna, who is 12 and a son, PavelI, who is 21 and studying IT at a university. We had dinner with the Pinkas family and had thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Much thanks to the Pinkas. Their generosity is greatly appreciated.Читать далее