European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 16, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A amps photos by Michael Abrams the Bell Tower of a Chapel stands out sharply against the Mediterranean sky. Breakfast at mama s cafe usually costs less than $3. A x a a v--2 a r a a v. A a  t w a a c it re r 7 a Ltd in Var it it a it v. A a a of a a a a a a a a a a a z  a a a Ltd a a a quote a of i a a / a it. The owner greets visitors to one of Fira s tavernas. Continued from Page 7 boutiques. Fira also has More than its share of raucous nightlife. Most of the town s hotels with Caldera views Are beyond the allowance of the budget traveler but the rooms to let business is booming. Expect to pay about $35 to $40 for a double room with Bath but without breakfast in a no frills establishment during the july sept. 15 High season. During the off season prices drop dramatically. A a the Best place to get an american style breakfast from 8 . Until 8 . Is on the town s main Street at mama s cafe also known As the Blue note bar. Mama who joyfully screams out Quot mama loves you baby Quot and Quot am i generous or what that s Why my Boyfriend loves me baby Quot has become a Staple with Island hoppers. Breakfast costs less than $3. A top spot for dinner in Fira is Nicholas Taverna great traditional food at reasonable prices. Dinner for two runs about $21. A a. ,. Come nighttime the most popular gathering place with the English speaking crowd is the before mentioned Blue note. It turns into a jammed disco with Large draft Beers costing just Over $2. A other Good hangouts Are two Brothers for cheap Beer and Good Bouzouki music and the Bohemian Kira thira jazz club. A. Sunsets when rocks Are bathed in flaming color As the setting Sun flickers Over silent islands far below Are not to be mused in Fira. Two places vie for the Best Sunset spots in town. Barbara s restaurant and jazz cafe and Franco a both Salute the setting Sun with classical music. Stripes Magazine june 16, 1994