We follow the directions of our 86 year old Dziadzio to his cousin's. Prior to departing to the other side of Piatkowizna, we make a phone call to ensure he is there. Dziadzio discusses what we are after with the son of the older man. We go down some very narrow roads that are in very rough shape. Everything is woods and farms. The trees are birch and pine; all very close together and very tall. It is like a scene from the movie "Dr Zhivago" The area has some new homes, many more are old and run down. The farm machinery looks abandoned. It is very obvious this part of Poland is not enjoying the same prosperity most of the rest of the nation is.
We arrive. The house is different from the one Dziadzio has. It is run down. Dziadzio's is old but very well maintained. The son meets us and sends for his father.
Again we meet outside at a large wooden table. Dziadzio discusses the situation with his older cousin. We are meeting under a very large pine tree surrounded by other smaller trees. A very black cloud is threatening a thunderstorm; lightning is booming all around us. No one moves, the discussion moves to kidding each other.
Begins to rain, big drops. We move inside.
See Part 4 and pictures.
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