European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 11, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Back to nature in Ireland Scotland americans seem to have an Affinity for offbeat outdoor activities. Mountain biking first got a tire hold in the United states and Beli boat fishing float fishing with an inner tube was popularized by . Fly fishermen seeking increased stealth and casting Range. Both sports quickly spread beyond . Borders. Similar advances in equipment and technique have radically changed other pastimes a usually for the better but occasionally a change or adaptation is a step backward in  summer capt. Rick Kelley of Span Dahlem a Germany and his wife Terri discovered a new old twist to camping. The Kelleys spent two weeks on a horse caravan Holiday in Southeastern Ireland. These vacations offer a style of camping that is reminiscent of Pioneer Days on the american Frontier. Couples or families rent a covered horse drawn Wagon and explore the Emerald Isle for one or two weeks. Groups can rent two or More wagons. The Kelleys found out about covered Wagon camping from the tourist office in Dublin and were immediately intrigued. Quot my wife and i always try to find those Odd vacations or those Odd things ,., something different Quot Kelley says. Their covered Wagon vacation was spent in county wicklow South of Dublin. Kelley says it was a stress free getaway that brought them into close Contact with nature and the people of the Region. Similar packages Are available in other parts of Ireland though Kelley is an experienced horseman he says previous experience is not necessary for people who would like to plan a horse and Wagon vacation. During their trip the Kelleys met people of quite a few different nationalities most of whom were trying horse caravan camping for the first time. The owners of the farm teach the guests How to feed and Groom the horses. First Day orientation also includes map instruction tips on Good restaurants and pubs along the routes and explanation of other factors associated with this antique Mode of travel. Travellers get to pick their own routes. Quot they give you about a half dozen itineraries that you can follow that take you up to the mountains the Glens and along the Beach Quot Kelley says. The Irish Countryside offers excellent outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking fishing and Bird watching for More information about horse and Wagon camping vacations Contact bord of amp Lite a Irish tourist Board to Box 273, Dublin 8. Ireland Telephone 01-765871. The Kelleys booked their vacation at Ca Rigmore farm wicklow Ireland Telephone 0404-8188. In a a scottish company lady trek Scotland specializes in hiking vacations that take guests Quot from the beaten track and into Wilder regions of Scotland s  As its name suggests the company organizes some hikes Lor readers action line rental agent fees partially reimbursed q a sine Arving in Germany we have been seeking clarification of the rental agent fees reimbursement. We have tried several times quite unsuccessfully to have part of our rental fees reimbursed. Co civilian personnel office continues to Tell us that we Are not eligible Lor reimbursement on the $700 for Dod department of defense civilians with dependents. Could you help us we were hired from conus the Continental United states in november 1989 and have receipts for the 2,700 Marks we paid to the rental agent. Is it too much to ask the  government to pay up on what they promised us in our employment agreement the $700 is Only a Small part of what we paid $1,588. It we Are eligible for this payment please give us the army women Only but mixed groups Are also accepted. The Standard Price is 295 pounds per week about $528excluding value added tax but some of the treks Cost slightly More or less. Three or More people booking together get a 10-Pound $17,90 discount per person. Included in the prices Are accommodations meals guide services and local transportation. For information and bookings Contact lady trek foxgloves Leac Nashie Lochcarron Wester Ross iv54 8yd, Scotland Telephone 05202-238. A the Ramstein archers based at Ramstein a Germany will Host the european outdoor Field championship july 11-12. The tournament is open to anyone who is a member of the National Field Archery association or the Archery association of Europe. The event will take place at the Ramstein Archery Range. A qualifying round will be held june 7 at the Range. For More information Call Fred Bridger at ets 4967487/7383 or civilian 06385-6110. A the Witt Licher land area of Germany near Pitburg regulation number and or the Usa eur regulation number. Thank you for your assistance. Tom and Jennifer Wells Nurnberg Germany be sgt. 1 at Claes Michael Donohue staff finance no office of the Deputy chief of staff resource management Usa eur he end 7th army rep Lea under the provisions of paragraph c 9003, joint travel regulations str vol. Ii civilian employees without dependents Are entitled to $350 and employees with dependents Are entitled to $700 without receipts or itemized statements indicating the nature of costs or expenses. Employees with expenses greater than these amounts May be reimbursed up to one week s Basic compensation without dependents or two weeks Basic compensation with dependents. This reimbursement is determined by the Grade held at the time of pcs and is capped at the rate of Grade gs-13. A offers package hiking vacations for individuals and groups. The specials include accommodations Luggage Transfer and one to three meals a Day. Some also include guide services. The tourist office in Wittlich offers a free brochure titled per Pedes Durcos Witt Licher land that includes details on the various offers. The brochure is in German but some of the information is in tabular form and easily decipherable for non German speakers with a German English dictionary. The Booklet is available from Witt Licher land e.v., Postrach 1244, d-5560 Nitlich Germany Telephone 06571-4086. A the Fulda Rod and gun club has permits for a 2 w mile stretch of the Fulda River at the Village of walkers. The permits Are available to any american military member or Dod civilian with a German fishing License. To obtain a permit go to the Rod and gun club at Downs Barracks or Call the club at 0661-71375. Prices Are $5 per Day $10 per weekend $25 per month and $60 per year. A fishing permits for the Wiesbaden Germany Rod and gun club s Stream in Weilburg Are available from the Rod and gun club sales store at Mainz Kastel depot. The Cost of the permits for members is $5 per Day $9 per weekend and $60 per month the Cost for non members is $8 per Day $15 per weekend and $60 per month. This column can be a useful tool for sharing information among outdoor enthusiasts. If you have questions or information about outdoor activities in your area or just want to talk about your particular interest Contact Norm Zeigler stars and stripes unit 29480, Box 265, Apo a 09211, Telephone ets 3488230 or civilian 06155-601230 in Germany. To obtain the higher reimbursement Complete a travel voucher do form 1351-2 and in item 5 itemize your expenses far your pcs orders a copy of the original settlement voucher and receipts for the expenses you incurred. Submit the entire package to the same address you mailed your original travel vouchers. To write us readers action line is the readers Quot court of last resort striving to answer some of the questions about life overseas in a military environment or questions about policies and guidelines when other avenues for answers Are not readily available. If you have a question and done to know where to turn for the answer write to readers action line co the stars and stripes unit 29460, Apo a 09211. All letters must be signed and preference will be Given to those seeking information of general interest to our readers. The wild windswept landscape of the scottish Highlands presents Many challenges to hikers. A amps gut sch Mattlar Page 16 a the stars and stripes monday May 11, 1992