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Next Stop - Dąbrowa Górnicza

Poland Traditions & Interest

Tim Firkowski

Friday, 12 August 2016

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Friday was my day to leave Toruń and drive to Dąbrowa Górnicza. I left Toruń for what should have been about a 3 1/2 hour drive, but because of an accident that closed one lane of the road & some construction & there was a lot of traffic especially on a holiday weekend, it too me four hours. I met with my hosts for the weekend (Maria & Jan Firkowski) and started my visit with a great meal.

Because of needing to pack my bags & the long drive there was not any time to go visit anywhere, but I still had a great day because I was able to visit with my good friend and distant cousin Łukasz along with his wife & 2 year old son and his parents. Łukasz's son is beginning to speak & he is learning English in addition to Polish.

Jan & Maria live on the 11th floor of a large apartment building & although it is the 11th floor, it is not the 11th story & is actually the 12th story. In Europe the first level is not normally used for living so it is not considered the first floor.... It is ground level or 0. I took some photos overlooking Dąbrowa Górnicza during the day and at night. I hope you enjoy some more food photos.

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Tim Firkowski

I have been doing genealogy research since 2002 & have worked full time as a Professional Genealogist since 2008. I specialize in Polish and American-Canadian Genealogy. As a member of APG, I was the 2010/2011 President of the New England Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (NEAPG). I have Certificates of Completion for studies in "Foundations of Forensic Genealogy" and "Advanced Forensic Genealogy Techniques". I have been a volunteer librarian at the local Family History Center, and a genealogy research consultant at “Ask the Expert” Ancestry Road Shows. I have traveled to Poland numerous times & researched in churches and archives. At conferences and special events, you may find me dressed up in my Sherlock Holmes outfit, or my Kujawy (the folk costume from the region in Poland where my ancestors came from).

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Guest - MaryAnne Duplaga Whary on Sunday, 14 August 2016 01:11

I'm enjoying your travel photos in Poland, more so since I do not Fly and will never be able to make the trip myself.
I would be interested to know what the status of Coronary Artery disease is in Poland given the type of diet they enjoy?
I would also appreciate learning of Polish sources for Original landscape paintings by current artists as I have had little luck finding anyone online to purchase a small painting from. (11 x 14 at the largest size). Thank you if you have any luck for either of my concerns. MaryAnne

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