European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 29, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                4 of the Beach the Cornish coast travelers1 tips eats like the rest of England the Cornish place a High emphasis on teatime which stretches from 3 . To 6 . Tea is almost a meal in itself. All Over Cornwall Are signs for Cream Tea which Means Tea and scones. In Many places sandwiches Are also available. The special in Cornwall is Tea scones and clotted  despite the unattractive title j. Clotted Cream is simply a Rich creamy butter which is a heavenly mix when piled on top of a fresh scone with Strawberry Jam. The mainstay of fish and chips is among other famous British contributions to International cuisine. You will find fish and chips shops in every Cornish town serving up freshly Fried platters that can be smothered in Ketchup and tartar sauce. But As with All shops in Cornwall watch out for store hours. In smaller towns you will notice that the chips shop is a very happening place sort of like the local drive in Back in the states. Fish and chips shops Are also a Good Way to taste the local catch of the Day. They include Jon Dory honest it s a fish not a Fisherman and skate. There Are other local fish too but the Jon Dory and skate Are especially unique to Cornwall. Cornish pasties Are hailed As the delicacy of Cornwall although they May be described As anything but delicate. Pasties Are the equivalent of a meat pie that you can eat with your hands usually hot from the oven. The pasty Industry has diversified from meat fillings to vegetarian Chicken cheese and other More exotic offerings such As a spicy Indian Curry called Chicken Timicka. Pasties originated As a lunch Box meal for Cornish miners a full meal in a few bites. They serve a similar purpose now they Are cheap filling and available just about everywhere. They Are Cornwall s answer to the hot dog stand at the Ballpark. Accommodations since tourism is Cornwall s top Industry hotels motels and particularly bed and breakfasts Are in abundance. In both Fewquay and St. Res the streets Are lined with places to stay. Bed and breakfast Esabio sements commonly called 3 & is throughout England Are probably the Best Way to go with tired of sunbathing a visit to St. Michael s mount might be in order. Prices ranging from 30 to 45 pounds about $45 to $67 per couple. Many establishments also offer family rooms for less. B & is Are usually family run guest houses and provide Friendly service. If you want to stay put for a while you can also rent a cottage or so called self catering Flats by the week ranging in Price from 65 to 150 pounds about $100 to $230 per week. These include furnished apartments or houses with a Kitchen and Basic facilities. You could just wander into town and seek out accommodations yourself. You Don t have to look very hard to find b & is and they usually put up signs if they do not have vacancies. The prices also tend to be listed in the windows or at the counter. But the easiest method is to Stop in the tourist information offices Tio. For 2.25 pounds they will Book a room at the appropriate Price Range for you through their accommodation service. Over the weekends in August the lower priced rooms can be fully booked by Early afternoon so you might want to make reservations before going to the Beach. Also be careful not to Roll into town too late since the tourist offices close by 6 . If by Chance you do get stuck the tourist offices in Newquay and St Ives have a 24-hour Call in service leaving information for is tar Joseph no Holiday is Complete without a Stop at a traditional fish and chips shop like this one in Marazion. For 543 to Joseph about b & b vacancies after 6 . The offices also run a Book a bed ahead service where they can make reservations a Day in Advance in the next town you plan to visit. This service is especially Handy during the height of the season in late july and August when the lower priced rooms can get full. If you want to Book ahead before leaving Home you can Call the tourist offices in Advance and they will Supply you with b & b names and addresses. Tourist offices most tourist offices Are open seven Days a week and have extended hours during the summer season. Hours Are monday through saturday 9 a.m.-6 . Sunday 9 a.m.-5 . Getting there because Cornwall is made up of smaller towns adjoined by country roads the Best Way to travel is by car. Should you prefer not to drive Cornwall is also accessible by rail and although More complicated and pricey by air. By car there Are numerous jumping off Points for ferries crossing the English Channel to Britain. For a Nice drive along the Southern coast of the country Good ferry routes include from Dunke que France to Ramsgate England Calais France to Dover England Oost ende Belgium to Dover or Zeebrugge Belgium to Dover. Driving along the Scenic coastal route through Eastbourne Southampton Bournemouth Weymouth Exeter and Tarquey will take about six hour. There is also a boat from Noscoff France that will deliver you to Plymouth in Cornwall. Remember britons drive on the left Side of the Road. By train there Are daily trains from London to Cornwall that take you to Penzance Newquay and smaller Cornish towns. The ride takes about six hours and for an additional 30 pounds about $45there is an overnight train with very comfortable and service Friendly Sleeper compartments. Once in Newquay or Penzance you can rent a left hand drive car for about 25 pounds about $40 a Day. Trains also run to St. Ives. You could decide to take the train and stay in Newquay. Most of the town is accessible by foot and bicycles Are available for rent if you want to wander out of Newquay on Day trips several bus lines connect Cornish towns. The bus Stop is located in the Center of Newquay. By air Brymo a a subsidiary of British airways operates regular flights from London s Heathrow Airport to Newquay. Journey time is about 1 Viz hours each Way. Round trip special deals can be As reasonable As under 100 pounds about $150although Normal round trip fares Are around 130 pounds about $195. Shopping Cornwall is not a shopper s Paradise unless you like maritime equipment old and new. There Are some finds to be had if you relish Antiques mostly with an old maritime flavor such As Oil lamps Model ships and Wood furniture. Penzance and St. Ives in particular have antique shops hidden in narrow winding streets. Cornwall is also a Good place to buy water sport equipment including wet suits and windsurfing gear. One word of advice for shoppers stores generally close at 5 . On the Dot and Many arc not open at All on sunday. This does not always apply in tourist areas but it certainly is True for smaller towns. Weather England is known for its unpredictable weather and Cornwall is no exception. It s Worth packing a sweater and an umbrella. The temperature also drops after Sunset. Telephone procedure for the United kingdom if you Are dealing from outside the country the country code is 44. You then dial the area code without the 0 at the beginning of listed phone numbers. Tara Joseph jufy29i 1993 St ipes Magazine