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There is a legend about a miracle at this place. A father planted a cross there for his dying daughter and she recovered. This century it has become a symbol of resistance against occupation and especially under the Soviets people planted their crosses here secretly even when it was forbidden. The two small hillocks are covered wiith crosses and loaded with crucifixs. It is a strange place - you can't quite dismiss it for being kitsch - the power of its resistance is too great.
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I hope you planted a cross for me! That place looks like some kind of biblical apocalytic landscape (Wonders about spelling of Apoca... gives up wondering). I have hung up your painting you gave me, its very special and will do everything these crosses will.
Peace and love
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