In May 2019, we hired a tour guide to take us to the village of Pirking. After asking a few people, our guide found the Huber homestead. Pictured above is Thomas Huber, Andy (our guide), and Joe Huber. Thomas still lives and works on the homestead today. Although Andy interpreted, due to the language barrier, it was tough to communicate. Thomas was in the middle of harvest. As we were leaving we met his mother. While it was a shame that we hadn’t anticipated a possible visit, it was great to meet the Hubers and locate the homestead. As you can see, it is beautiful and well kept. We were not able to ascertain how old the buildings were.
Pirking Catholic Church
Thomas and his mother pointed us in the direction of the Pirking Catholic Church. When he was a child, Peter would have attended mass here. It is a beautiful church. It is surrounded by a cemetery. Unfortunately, there is not much sentimentality about graves. Graves are “rented.” Unless you have a great deal of money, your tombstone will be replaced. Andy told us that once a family is gone, their plot is available for rent.
Anham Catholic Church
The Hubers lived in Pirking prior to moving to Anham.
