Children of Slovakia is a non-profit organization in which Janet was assigned. They held events throughout the country and this is one example of the last day when everyone is together. Janet is front left as you look at the photo.
Slovak people...
While staying with two Slovak young men at a historic mill in the woods of the High Tatry of Northern Slovakia, I was invited to join them in walking to a cabin, the home of an old woodcutter. One of the young men had promised to take photos of his...
For Slovaks that live in the country, wood is essential for heating and cooking. So, a day cutting wood was accomplished by these men, and we met them on their way home. Obviously, a horse drawn wagon uses the same roads as automobiles and trucks...
After three grueliing months of training we finally arrived at the graduation ceramony in Slovakia. Nelson Chase, Country Director, was at the podium congratulating us for accomplishing our first step. As I remember, no one had left our class at...