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Visit in Dernbach |
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Sunday started very fast. At 7.20 a.m. we were leaving to Dernbach, to
the convent, where Grandma and Aunt at once of our project celebrities
has worked - Mrs. Stanislawa Angiel. Aldona and our two Siamese Twins
(Ewa & Iza) went with Barbara by car, whereas Junior, Radek, Marta,
Kaska (all from Lodz) and Agnieszka & Gosia (from the neighbourhood
of Lublin) made their places with Rüdi and Thomas in a crazy bus.
Because of the fact that we sat in the vehicle No 2 we can easily write
that it was a happy trip. As we were going to Dernbach bigger part took
a nap, lying in weird positions, but coming back the situation changed
radically, but the details will come later :).
The way to the convent was with different images and expectations.
When we arrived, two sisters were already waiting for us.
As 'Good morning' every of us received a rose picked straight from the
bush. It started really nice. Firstly, some breakfast was prepared for
us. The hit of the meal was...coffee (delicious). They made us a
surprise when it appeared that sister Klaudia comes from Poland. Thanks
to her, Przemo and Goska could relax a bit, cause the translator wasn't
this time needed. By the tables we were talking with Mother Superior
and others in German ( challenge!!).
After the second breakfast, with empty stomachs we weren't going to
leave the nest, we were ready for the next events. At 10.00 a.m. there
was a special mess in the church. There was an exceptional day for
everyone - the new bells
were consecrated. At first, for about a half an hour we were having
sunbath (the sun was so strong), then we entered the church. At the
beginning of the mess the priest said 'Hello and welcome!', later we
have also met a few significant persons in Dernbach.. You
must have seen our photos from the mess, when we're trying to sing in
German. I'm not the one to judge the results :). Next, there took place
a gala, where the natives and some not from Dernbach :D, could taste
some delicacies and drink as much as they
wanted. Oh! We've eaten much too much. There was such a tasty sauce
with small pieces of pork with fresh roll. Among the drinks we could
choose between beer,
juices, coke and Apfelwein (an apple wine - the most typical drink in
Frankfurt and in the surroundings). I'm not sure if it tastes good, but
it's not proper to discuss about the tastes). There took place a funny
situation when the girls didn't know how to open the beer (sth with
metal parts) and asked sister Klaudia for a help.
That was really hilarious action when sister was trying to open it. As
a rule, in new situations we feel insecure (but never homo-).
Generally, all the people had a good time, they are really open and
friendly. We were surprised that the priest knew everyone, was
coming closer, shaking their hands, eating or drinking together. Really
great atmosphere. Meanwhile the reporter, who according to our private
investigation was invited by Rüdi, made a radio interview with Przemek,
Kasia and Gosia. From time to time there could be heard sentence 'It
can be erased', especially when Kiler told sth,
incorrect
of course.
Later sister Klaudia and one more sister showed us new hospital. Oh my
Gosh, people have there better conditions than in the hotel! And
what an incredible laboratory!! Ho, ho! So many things to
envy!
Pregnant women can make the decision whether they want to born in a
traditional way or e.g. in water. Just paradise on Earth. The next
point of programme was a visit in an old hospital, where nowadays
sisters and doctors take care of the older. We have even the
opportunity to meet the
sister,
who remembers Mrs. Angiel, but she thought that she came from the
Ukraine. Extremely moving moments. Some girls couldn't stop their
tears. As the last attraction was the hospital chapel, where we sung
'Jest zakatek na tej ziemi...' ('Czarna Madonno' probably), because
Mother Superior wanted so much to hear it. A bigger part of us didn't
know the words and that's why they were the creators of the, so called,
Great Improvisation. A few minutes later we came in the conference
room, where we could drink some juice or water. We didn't expect to
find there the photo of John
Paul II, it caught our sight immediately. I don't know the real
reason of the photo on the table, maybe because of the kind of man that
he was or to make us feel like at home, but the impression was
unforgettable. We sat by the round table, so the time had come :) - we
can start the debate. Every of us received as a souvenir the leaflet
concerning the monastery and hospital and wine (Radziu and Przemek
received the additional one, but not because of the genre or the
attractiveness - for their Grandma-Aunt) and a good luck stone. There
came time to say 'Goodbye' to the old hospital and we made for the
monastery, where the afternoon tea was waiting in the dining room. All
of us, full of eagerness, stood up (later it was a big effort)to get a
piece of cake. Then, next gifts - small souvenirs, poem and additional
brochures. We did receive a lot, not talking only about stomachs, or
hands but the most of all our hearts. At the end, the relatives of Mrs.
Stanislawa got books and envelopes.
By now boys haven't revealed the content of the mysterious envelopes.
It must be something like black box in a plane (top secret). Mrs.
Angiel got as well a gift - a painting of an old wayside shrine, where
she must have prayed during the war.
So the time to go on came. They had to give us some kicks in our bottoms
;). Sisters waved us and with happy faces we got in the cars. By the
way we decided to make a short visit to Limburg, just a basic
look-around. You can't even imagine how beautiful the city is, so old
brick houses with the cellar dated back to XIII century!! Wonderful
houses, with the pieces of wood, I don't know the exact name in Polish
or English (in German they are called Fachwerkhäuser, Junior knew it).
We spent there just about 1,5 hours, but fortunately a longer
sightseeing is planned in September. The weather was sunny, but
sometimes it was too much of the strong rays of light. We all, sweated
and exhausted, got in the bus or car. As it was mentioned before, we
changed the character of vegetable bus into the 'happy bus' :). We were
singing various Polish and folk and patriotic songs. The day was full
of activities and new memories. Let us have more days like this one!!
CYa Fellas!
text: Kiler & Junior
More photos from the excursion...