My sublime padlet by Julie Danca

Aleppo, Syria

juliedanca25 — 2025-03-07 16:45:51 UTC

Mahmoud lived in Aleppo until the war started. He had to flee with his family to safety.

Kilis, Türkiye

juliedanca25 — 2025-03-07 16:46:19 UTC

Mahmoud and his family reach a refugee camp which is filled with many who face the same problem as him. They try to get smuggled in.

İzmir, Türkiye

juliedanca25 — 2025-03-07 16:46:35 UTC

Mahmoud and his family board a tiny boat to take them across the sea, but it starts to sink and he is separated from his little sister, Hana.

Gevgelija, North Macedonia

juliedanca25 — 2025-03-07 16:47:08 UTC

When Mahmoud’s mother learns about the disappearance of her daughter, she frantically asks if any refugees had seen her. Mahmouds drowns himself in guilt as he believes its his fault for losing her.

Belgrade, Serbia

juliedanca25 — 2025-03-10 01:05:29 UTC

Mahmoud and his father were arrested and put into jail. This breaks his father’s spirit and no longer tries to brighten the mood. UN observers were there to witness the refugees escape since the guards can’t harm them.

Horgoš, Serbia

juliedanca25 — 2025-03-10 01:05:42 UTC

They cross through Serbia while mentally and physically drained. They sill have yet to find Hana, and they are starting to lose hope.

Győr, Hungary

juliedanca25 — 2025-03-10 01:05:51 UTC

The borders are heavily guarded with police and the family is stressed about getting caught.

Vienna, Austria

juliedanca25 — 2025-03-10 01:05:57 UTC

When they finally reach Vienna, they felt a sense of safety, but they knew they couldn’t stop now. They continued to travel.

Munich, Germany

juliedanca25 — 2025-03-10 01:06:04 UTC

The people in Munich were very kind and helped Mahmoud’s family. They were unused to the hospitality they were being shown. This was a major contrast from Syria.

Berlin, Germany

juliedanca25 — 2025-03-10 01:06:09 UTC

When Mahmoud’s family reaches Berlin, they were housed by families and were being given food, water, and necessities. They had finally made it to safety after a treacherous journey.