European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 28, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Getting to note it ponies at he tur Tesse. Touring the Abbey of Orval ruffles and Loumiet for the Hunting Sod Fly it la Roche bats Are there and in one Sandy area Pale Worms. Pools reded the Stala tiles and Mala ignites. Moss links some rocks Green while Altiers Are Sii Verv from manganese or fed from Iron oxide. One huge chamber has been set up As a Coffee shop German French dutch and belgian Money accepted Liere one can sit and listen to n constant drip As of Fain into the River. The Cave was first explored in 1771 by torchlight. To give visitors a taste of adventure the guide houses a Light and a Man carrying a Torch races Down a Steep path to the Cave floor. A Boa lit to to the exit ends the visit. The guide speak English. Visitors can Lake another train this one with rubber ires through the nearby wildlife Park. It s a real treat for the children. At the entry the wild pigs Rush up to pose for the cameras and Are rewarded with Corn. The Walvie Are Well fenced the Small Deer withdraw to a Safe distance and the wildcats stare wildly at the train. But after a hairpin curve and first Griir descent the train bumps Over a cattle Gap and is surrounded by Friendly horses. Commentary is in French and flemish for Cau can be readied by a drive through the King Albert Forest and one needs at least half a Day for its two museums the museum of Rural life and the forge museum. A Guidebook is available in French the open air museum Musee de la vie Rural in Wallonia a collection of old farmhouses and other buildings set in a Park. Wander at will or follow the map. There is a Community Wash House a Community oven a syrup making shed with great Vas a stable a school a Church or two. This Region was for centuries an important Iron working area hence the forge. The museum has a Superb collection of of stoves Kitchen gadgets animal traps plows Scales lamps and locks. The museums Are. Closed and february St. Hubert is the Hunter s town ils i from Century Basilica the scene for the Blessing of the Hunting animals Falcons too not just dogs each nov. 3. Legend says St. Hubert built a Chape on this spot where a Stag appeared with the Cross of Christ glowing Between its Antlers. The scene is Capi ured in a painting near the entry ind he slag guards the Corners of the choir on which is carved the life of St. Hubert. Bouillon merits exploration. Go for the Castle by All Means bul Don t be in such a hurry that you can t sit for a while Down beside the semis River at a Sinif walk cafe. This is the perfect Castle dark arched Passaghi and sinister Chambers come out onto a big sunny courtyard where the kids can pose for photos on the battering ram. There is a lower to climb for a View of the rooftops tipping into the River a Guidebook in English is available. The Castle belonged to Godfrey of Bouillon crusader and first King of Jerusalem although he refused to Wear a Crown of Gold where Christ wore a Crown of the Ducal museum just below the tensile has mementos from the crusades a Model of the Castle tapestries Hunt ing paraphernalia religious articles and Church Bells. Illuminated manuscripts Tell the Story of the crusades. The Abbey of Orval sits almost on the French Border and is Well Worth continued next Page Aachen Germany Jehamy caste Huy Marche in Tamenne Beta 0la Roche an sur Lesse cum eau Saint Michel Saint Hubert 0 Bastogne Luxembourg Arion Orval Abbey France getting there the ardennes is easy to reach. Expressways run to the Edge and then there s a Choice of smooth fasl highways or picturesque roads. Train connections Are Good too and Public buses cover the remaining territory. High prices Haven t reached the ardennes it s a Region of family style hotels and guest houses and even the first class meals come cheaper than in a big City. Anyone looking for nightlife can find it in the cities but mostly this is a gel away place. Use the brochures the tourist offices have to offer a most every town or cooperative of several tiny towns has its own tourist office and the personnel usually Sprat English. Write Beloud for information before the trip. Beloud is the part of he National tourist organization for the South or French speaking part of Belgium. It has a country map and a number of Handy brochures in English among them Belgium historic cities and attractions Arm tourism. In addition Beloud has package arrangements and can make hotel and even dining arrangements for an entire stay. Activity packages such As fishing Hunting biking and hiking Are available. For example two nights at la Claire Fontaine Cost from 2,700 to 4,000 francs about j 75 to $110 per person in a double depending on he room and weeks Range from 8,890 to 12,600 francs about j245 to $3so. Al other hotels prices begin at 1,250 francs about $34 and go up to 5,400 francs about $150 for two nights. For brochures and information Contact Beloud reservation Rue Marche Aux Horbes 61, b-1000 Brussels Belgium. Tel. 02-2305730. A 28, 1987 Ttripi Minnine
