We pushed and did 21 miles and now stand at day 10 of the itinerary--3 days ahead!!! We've been waiting at the rectory for about 2 hours trying to obtain the head priest's permission to stay. It's not easy to "work the network," but such a treat to be able to stay at the religious facilities.
Two comments on the day, one at the beginning and one at the end. At Rzeszow we passed a traffic circle surrounded by NATO flags, that we expected to guard a majestic statue at the flags' center. Instead we saw a cell tower, important as well in its ability to bind the NATO nations together.
Then at this end, at the church where we hope to find lodging, we encountered a statue of St. John Paul II, the former pope from Poland, and loved dearly by her people. I don't think I found a single church where his likeness isn't conspicuously displayed.
Here's hoping we can stay.
