European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 29, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                By fits and starts All across Europe the Bleak Days of Winter Are giving Way though grudgingly a to the glories of Spring along the Mediterranean somnolent Beach resorts Are Awakening to the sounds of Early arriving tourists. On the Rhine River cruisers Are enjoying the Early warmth of the april Sun As picturesque castles Glide by in Parks everywhere strollers Are shedding their hats and heavy Coats free at last to enjoy nature without Winter s signatures of freezing breath and quickened Pace a Spring is a special time for photographers too a Chance to focus on the marvels of the annual emergence of color and life this is the Opportunity to rupture the Plum blossoms the Bird bathing in an ancient Birdbath m the Center of a medieval Village the geese marching m a Farmer s Field. A soon enough summer will be Here with its hot Brash breath and its crush of backpackers vacationing children and guide Book Totag visitors. For now the attractions of Europe Are to be enjoyed in relative Solitude and silence much like a Row boat at Anchor on a still ponds4s photos by Ken George Page 14 the stars and stripes wednesday. Ant 29, i9g2 the stars and stripes a Page 15