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Escape from Pitesti

7/9/2015

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Unfortunaty, I will not have the opportunity to visit Pitesti, which is about 90 miles northwest of Bucharest. After several days in the prison, dad and Artur did in fact receive a visit from a Polish women who heard them on the march. They were informed the Polish community would hide and aid them if they managed to escape. As planned, dad and Artur developed a scheme to break out, but their captors suspected the community was hiding them and warned of severe repercussions if the prisoners were not returned. The next day, dad and Artur walked back into the prison,

They broke out a second time but were caught in the next town, and on their 3rd attempt they made it. As with other parts of the story, you'll need to read the book to receive the details and full flavor, but let's just say they were quite resourceful. They reached Bucharest by riding on top of an old truck, high enough to be unseen by other travelers. Once in Bucharest, the Polish underground was there to provide some assistance. That's where I'm at as I write this, with some interesting photos to share in the next post.

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This is as close as I got to see the town of Pitesti, a road sign in Bucharest. I was hoping the train that brought me here would stop in Pitesti, but instead it arrived by way of Ploiesti.

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Celia Bajda
7/9/2015 05:02:16 am

Hi Andrew, so very interesting for us to see the places, through your journey, that dad lived 70+ years ago. Really enjoying following your blog as your go. Stay safe, enjoy! Celia

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Julie link
7/10/2015 06:33:39 am

Been out of touch for a while. Arrived in Poland Wed. evening.
My tablet does not always connect with Wifi. Enjoying following your blog. Photos are awesome. You are meeting some incredible and helpful people.

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