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#Check the FamilySearch Catalog in FamilySearch.org for record availability<br> | #Check the FamilySearch Catalog in FamilySearch.org for record availability<br> | ||
#Check websites for parish and civil registration office addresses and record availability (some records may be stored off-site)<br> | #Check websites for parish and civil registration office addresses and record availability (some records may be stored off-site)<br> | ||
#Verify that relatives, parishes or archives are available | #Verify that relatives, parishes or archives are available are open before finalizing flight dates<br> | ||
#Determine your method of travel: car, train, bus etc.<br> | #Determine your method of travel: car, train, bus etc.<br> | ||
#Arrange lodging<br> | #Arrange lodging<br> | ||
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:b. Contact priest/or archives for an appointment | :b. Contact priest/or archives for an appointment | ||
== In Poland == | == In Poland == | ||
#If possible, arrange for your translator to meet you at the airport or other location | #If possible, arrange for your translator to meet you at the airport or other location | ||
#Don’t expect everyone to speak English or German | #Don’t expect everyone to speak English or German | ||
#Allow travel time for construction sites, traffic, and road conditions | #Allow travel time for construction sites, traffic, and road conditions | ||
#Be aware that gas is expensive/some freeways have tolls | #Be aware that gas is expensive/some freeways have tolls | ||
#Bring an ATM card-very easy to access in Polish cities (n/a in villages) | #Bring an ATM card-very easy to access in Polish cities (n/a in villages) | ||
#If possible, verify appointments with priests, and archivists | #If possible, verify appointments with priests, and archivists | ||
#Take phone card or cell phone (some companies may not have overseas services) | #Take phone card or cell phone (some companies may not have overseas services) | ||
#GPS can be very helpful (rental car or yours from home) | #GPS can be very helpful (rental car or yours from home) | ||
#Check with local citizens as to whether they know any people of your family name | #Check with local citizens as to whether they know any people of your family name | ||
#Be watchful of personal belongings while traveling/store everything in trunk | #Be watchful of personal belongings while traveling/store everything in trunk | ||
#Give donation/small gifts to parishes and archives as appropriate | #Give donation/small gifts to parishes and archives as appropriate | ||
#Have a wonderful time! | #Have a wonderful time! | ||
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Polish Lutheran website : http://www.luteranie.pl | Polish Lutheran website : http://www.luteranie.pl | ||
Polish town name change: http://www.Kartenmeister.com | Polish town name change: http://www.Kartenmeister.com | ||
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