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- The Birth and Baptism of Genowefa Sielawa – 1916
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Snorkeling in Rangiroa
Rangiroa is an atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago (not the Society Islands like Moorea or Tahiti). It has no majestic mountains, but it is famed as a great diving destination. I, however, did not have much luck with snorkeling in Rangiroa … Continue reading
Flowering Plants in Moorea
The islands of French Polynesia are covered in lush vegetation, much of which is not native. The first Polynesians brought with them plants from their native lands, and the Europeans brought with them even more non-native plants. Today, most of the … Continue reading
More Fish in the Reefs of Moorea
I’m not an experienced snorkeler and I was amazed at the number of different species of fishes I saw in the reefs of Moorea. I’m also not all that skilled at fish taxonomy. If anyone spots an error in identification, … Continue reading
Snorkeling in Moorea
Moorea is part of the Society Islands archipelago which, in turn, is part of French Polynesia. French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France, although I heard residents repeatedly refer to French Polynesia as a country. As an archipelago, the Society Islands … Continue reading
Views of Moorea
I just returned home from a trip to French Polynesia, my first visit to this part of the world. The first stop on my travels was the island of Moorea, just a short distance from the more familiar island of … Continue reading
Thian Hock Keng Temple in Singapore – 1
Thian Hock Keng Temple in Singapore was originally built in 1821-1822 in honor of Mazu, the goddess of the sea . The structure was rebuilt in 1839-1842 using traditional methods . No nails are used in the building. Near the … Continue reading
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A Foggy Morning in Singapore
I arrived in Singapore early on the morning of 29 March 2013, slept for a few hours, and then woke to a hot and foggy morning . A walk around the area near my hotel revealed that I was close to several … Continue reading
Breaking Down the Dziurzyński Brickwall with DNA
Way back on 13 June 2006, I wrote about the Dziurzyński brickwall . My paternal grandmother, Marianna Dziurzyńska, was apparently born in Sielnica in the parish of Dylągowa . I had previously found two other people who had Dziurzyński ancestors from … Continue reading
The Bennie Andruskiewicz Household in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Bennie [Bernard] Andruskiewicz [Andruszkiewicz] was enumerated in the 1940 US Federal Census with his wife Alice [Aleksandra] (née Sokołowska) Andruskiewicz at 40 Carpenter St, Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut, USA .  Bennie was the son of Józef Andruszkiewicz and Antonina Izbicka. The 1940 US Federal … Continue reading
43 South Allen Street, Albany, New York in the 1940 United States Federal Census
In 1961, my family purchased the first floor flat at 43 South Allen Street in Albany, Albany Co., New York, USA . Eventually, my family purchased the second floor flat as well . The house remained in my family for over 46 … Continue reading
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