European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 4, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Travel Tipson the roads Ahio Hway construction Sites Austria a a-13 at Matrel wad. B-115 at detach. B-138 at Mich Eldorf b-166 at at Gosau. B-198 at Lecha Schau. B-217 at Muldorf. Germany a a-1 Between the Lubeck Moisling and Lobeck centrum exits. A-2 Between the Essen glad Eck and Gelsenkirchen Buer exits and Between the Wiesenburg exit and the Potsdam interchange. A3 Between the Raunheim exit and the Wiesbaden interchange. A-5 Between the Jastatt and Baden Baden exits and Between the Karlsbad exit and the Karlsruhe interchange. A-7 Between the Kassel Mitte and Utterberg exits. A-4 at the Dresden interchange. A-8 Between Karlsruhe interchange and Karlsbad exit and Between Stuttgart flu Hafen and Stuttgart de Gerloch exits. A-9 Between the Potsdam interchange and Wiesenburg exit a-15 Between the vet Schau and Cottbus Sod exits. Netherlands a a-1 Between the die men exit and the a Widerberg interchange. A-2 Between Best and be made. A-4 Between Badroe Vedora and Hoof Dorp exits. A-12 Between the Zoe Termeer interchange and the Gouda exit a-13 at Rij Swink. A-27 Between the Werke dam and Gori chem exits. Switzerland a n-1 Between the Bru Ettisell interchange and the St Gallen rappers Wil exit ramp. N-2 at the Luzem Zeh Trum exit and Between the Amstey and Wassen exits. N-13 at the san Bernardino Tunnel. This la a partial list of major projects a Mountain passes closed Austria a Silvetta Timmel Joch Stalle Rattet and Gross Glockner. France Alios Caoile Croix de per Galbier Standon Iserman Tzoar Kleiner St. Bernhard Mont Cenis and rest fond la Bonette. Italy a Gavia stifle Ryjoch Forcia i Vigno and Penser Joch. Switzerland a Albula. Col do la Croix Furka Grimsely grosser St. Bernhard Klausen Luk Manier. Numen in Obe Ralp san Bernardino St. Gotthard Spogen Susten and  prices prices Art Par liter for unleaded super. Austria a 850 Belgium 87$ czech Republic a 660 Croatia a 740 Denmark a 830 England a 700 on the Economy France a 900-94 Germany a 840-910 on the Economy Greece a 900 Hungary 830 Italy -970-990 on the Economy Poland a 510 slovak Republic a 660 Slovenia a 510 Spain a 84c Switzerland a 5b0-710 Yugoslavia a $1.98highway information Telephone numbers hated Are valid for the country named. If calling from another country Check your local Telephone directory for the country code. England 0890-500-241 highways traffic in Britain and Europe Royal automobile club Germany a 01169 highways traffic in Germany Europe Al Gemeiner Deutscher automobile club German language Only Italy a 06-4212 or 06-43631 highways traffic in Italy italian automobile club ac1, italian language Only. Isoura Altic Mali dutch a Automo ii club Munich Vannany French scorpions no great threat by Carl Sommers the new York times q. We once saw a scorpion inside a House in Provence. We Are concerned about the danger of scorpions when we visit there again with i our baby this time. A. In Provence three types of scorpions can be found according to Max Gouffon a specialist on scorpions and the head of the Laboratory at the Paris museum of natural history. There is Little reason to fear for your child s safety though. The Marseilles anti Poison Center said that since it opened in 1967, it has never registered a death or even a a serious Quot Case following a scorpion s sting. The Center gets an average of 50 Calls in july and in August and Many fewer in other months scorpions hibernate in Winter. A scorpion sting in Provence is less dangerous than some Bee stings die Center said. The worst risk is getting an infection not from the sting itself but from the tiny wound it leaves As with any Cut or scrape the Center said. _ the most common scorpion in the Region the a Scorpius flav Caudis is Black with a yellow stinger and tags. This scorpion is harmless according to Gouffon. These Black scorpions May be found in basements or bathrooms because they like Damp settings. They sometimes take Refuge inside buildings after a heavy rain. A second smaller Type a Scorpius carpet Hicks Black with dark red legs is found in higher elevations generally above 1,000 feet it too is harmless Gouffon said. The third Type the Buthus Occi Tanus is yellow or Brown and found in the Countryside of Provence and Languedoc. This scorpion is rarely encountered by anyone other than a person knowledgeable about the insect world who is searching for one Gouffon said. While die sting of Buthus Occi Tanus has been known to kill children in North Africa the scorpion is harmless in France according to Gouffon probably for reasons related to the cooler climate in France. If one is stung by a scorpion the Marseilles Ani Poison Center recommends applying an anti infection agent Hydrogen peroxide for example and ice to the sting. If a ask orphan sting in Provence France i fess dangerous than some be stings says the Marseilles an Spotson Center. Small child is stung it would be Best to take the child to a doctor. A c. A q. / have heard about a skating race along the canals in the Netherlands. What is it called and when and where is it held How can one take part a. The most famous such event by far is the eleven ties race Elfstedt Noch which takes place in Friesland province in Northern Netherlands. In one Day skaters must Complete a route of about 125 Miles connecting the cities of Leeuwarden Rokkum Franeke Harlingen Bosward Workum Hindel open Savoren Sloten in stand Sneek. The race can take place Only when there is a stretch of cold weather sufficient to freeze the canals and the event has no been hetdsince1986.lt was also held in 1985, but that was the first time since 1963. Time is running out for this year 4s january and february Are usually the coldest months though it is possible if unlikely that the race could take place in Early March. If you want to skate in the tour look to next year or beyond because participants must be a member of the organization of the frisian eleven ties and membership is dosed for now to keep the Field manageable. To inquire if membership is opening Contact vereeniging de Fries he Elf Teden . Box 569,8901 by Leeuwarden Netherlands Telephone 31 58 155020, Only from 1 to 2 . Wednesday local time. Membership is about $6 a year and entry to the race is about $15. There is generally Only three or four Days notice before the tour is held. Travel agent offers tips to foil thieves advisory Quot by James  the Washington Post a. Travellers throughout the world Are targets of Petty theft because thieves know they Are Likely to be carrying Large amounts of Cash traveler s checks charge cards airline tickets and passports. Although you May be fully aware of this and always keep Alert on the Street Don t let your guard Down when you step into your hotel. This is the latest warning from Jens Jurgen who operates travel companion Exchange a 12-year-old organization Matching single divorced and widowed individuals As travel companions. Over the years he has compiled a comprehensive list of savvy tips on How to foil pickpockets and purse snatchers in the United states and abroad a based both on his frequent travels and reports from his membership. In one incident a visitor to new York had her purse emptied seconds after stepping into the elevator of a deluxe hotel. Apparently she was the victim of a Well rehearsed team said Jurgen. In the hotel she had figured she was Safe and relaxed her protective grasp of the purse. A it totally ruined her weekend vacation Quot Jurgen said. Fora four Page reprint of Jurgen s informative tips against theft Quot avoiding pickpockets amp bag snatchers Quot Send $1 and a stamped self addressed envelope business size to travel companion Exchange inc., Art reprint desk . Box 833, Amityville . 11701. Sample copies of Jurgen s monthly newsletter Are $4. Berlin guide not Only informative its entertaining a a Boksz by Bill Kaufman new Day the Maverick guide to Berlin by Jay Brunhouse Pelican publishing company $13.95. After being divided by the great communist Wall for decades this now unified German City once one of Europe s leading cosmopolitan centers is again a tourist Mecca. Travel writer Brunhouse not Only describes the Best places to shop Dine or stay in Berlin but also does it in an entertaining manner. Readers will find a Handy language guide and maps. Special attention is paid to pointing out attractions off the beaten path. Africa on a shoestring by Geoff Crowther Hugh Finlay Jon Murray Deanna Swaney and Richard Everist lonely planet publications $27.95. More than 350 detailed maps highlight this hefty 1,3g8-Page Book that outlines things to see and do in scores of countries towns and cities throughout Africa. Places where safaris and wildlife treks can be arranged Are also Here. Especially timely is the Section on Somalia. Advice on health and safety is just part of the abundant information. 22 stripes Magazine March 4, 1993