Betsy seeks out her genealogical roots in the Czech Republic
Betsy’s ancestors originally came from the Czech Republic back in the 1800’s. She really wanted our help finding a genealogy expert so she could create her trip around the regions where her family had lived. She was interested not only in seeing the locations they came from but also in learning about the historical context, such as what was happening in the region economically, socially, politically, etc., that might have played a role in her family’s decision to emigrate.
We found her an amazing genealogical expert located outside of Prague who did extensive research for Betsy prior to her trip and then was both her guide and driver while she was in the area. He was a remarkable resource. Betsy and her traveling companion Marianne (who was Cornucopia Journey’s very first client in 2013!) visited the towns and actual buildings where Betsy’s ancestors had lived. She shared a picture of herself standing in front of her great-great-great grandfather’s house and one of the church in which her ancestors who emigrated to the US were married.
Betsy and Marianne were also able, following their guide’s recommendation and favored by his connections, to take a private tour of a glass factory in the Czech countryside in the off-season that is rarely visited by tourists. They told us that they were the only ones there, that the crew had waited for their arrival and guided their glass blowing experience. They proudly brought home the fruits of their labors!
