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Around Landhuis Jan Kok, Curaí§ao

Acclaimed artist and former Miss Curaí§ao 1966, Nena Sanchez, has a gallery in one of the oldest land houses on Curaí§ao, Landhuis Jan Kok .  Outside the gallery is a parade float with representations of Nena’s art .  From Landhuis … Continue reading

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More Sights in Willemstad, Curaí§ao

There was much to see and much to photograph in Willemstad, Curaí§ao .  The Queen Juliana Bridge, one of the highest in the world, dominates the skyline in Willemstadt .  As a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, … Continue reading

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Birds of Curaí§ao

I’m not much of an expert on birds, but I enjoy photographing them when I see them .  Unfortunately, I know even less about how to photograph birds than I do about the birds themselves .  Nonetheless, I’m determined to … Continue reading

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The Buildings of Willemstad, Curaí§ao

Willemstad, the capital of Curaí§ao, is a tourist’s delight .  The streets are clean and bright and the buildings beg to be photographed . Â A canal splits Willemstad in half and, along the canal, Handelskade Street is home to brightly colored … Continue reading

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Knip Beach, Curaí§ao

Being an island, Curaí§ao’s coast is dotted with beautiful beaches .  Knip Beach on the north side of the island is graced with white sand, blue water, and interesting rock formations .  I was taken by the beauty of the underwater … Continue reading

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Shete Boka National Park, Curaí§ao

Upon arriving in Curaí§ao, my first view was of a lush, verdant coastline with well-maintained houses sheltered by rocky outcrops .  Traveling across the island, however, my preconceptions about Caribbean islands as tropical rainforests were quickly shattered .  A visit … Continue reading

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A Pleasant Day in San Juan

While my time in San Juan, Puerto Rico was brief, it certainly was pleasant .  I stayed at the Caribe Hilton which has a beautiful property on the sea with a private beach, swimming pools, and lots of recreational options .  … Continue reading

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Bienvenido a San Juan

Welcome to San Juan!  My spring vacation began in San Juan, Puerto Rico .  My first order of business was to take a nap, but an evening stroll around the area of my hotel allowed me to take a number … Continue reading

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The Birth and Baptism of Franciszek Dymek – 1857

Franciszek Dymek, son of Stanisław Dymek and Anna Milewska, was born on 05 January 1857 in Niksowizna, Kolno Powiat, Łomża Gubernia, Congress Kingdom of Poland. He was baptized on 06 January 1857 in the parish church in Mały Płock, Kolno … Continue reading

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Magnolias at Filoli

Just as with hellebores and the summer snowflakes, I have never been satisfied with my photos of the magnolias at Filoli in Woodside, California .  The flowers usually seemed to be somewhat beaten up by the time I photographed them … Continue reading

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