European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 13, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Story and photos by Jim Derheim i a a x a Quot Quot it ,.nv. It is Quot a a a i a Quot a a v a. A k \ a Quot a St a  e Heteu Ltd a a it. Of Quot be told f t  a a a 4 Quot it it a a it it it a a v to or a r i \ amp r inf of9k. A it. A f kit a ---s.?,�. Quot a amp. A a Iii Quot a of tuft of i a 1 it is it Vav ?.? v of a <5 lamp he a atvnv7vi a v i or in exp ass Taormina s Public gardens offer a quiet place to rest while touring the Mountaintop City. Iding Natur Protection to the Small Beach. Jari hams a great Way to spend an afternoon a lunch on a Balcony overlooking the stunning sicilian coast. Taormina in on the East coast of Sicily the Island at the Quot toe of Italy s  the Best Way to get there from nearby naval air station Simonella is to take the bus to Catania and the train from Catania to Taormina. It s about a 40-minute journey along a Scenic route that lets you get a two sided look at mount Etna. Round trip train fare is 6,400 lire about $5. You can also drive but parking in the City is extremely limited especially in the summer. The main Street Corso Umberto is closed to traffic. From outside the area flights land at the Catania Airport 50 Kilometres from Taormina. If driving from the Naples area head toward Reggio  the ferry j3�l.w� above left shoppers stroll through the narrow streets. Abov reproductions of roman masks line a store s Steps. Boat for Messina Taormina. 1 he Best Vantage spots for spectacular photographs Are along the. Winding stairs that Start near the Taormina train station at the base of a Mountain. About 140 widely spaced Steps take you to the Summit. Turn and look Back along the coastline As you go up there Are plenty of spots to capture the sparkling Waters of the Medit Teranen sea meeting the Rocky Bear h. The shrine of our lady of the fortress overlooks the Creek theater and the c Ity and is also great for photos. I however it s. Quite a walk and Public transportation might be a better idea than walking. A Jim Derheim june 1 i 1w1 stripes Magazine 73