European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 16, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Let s go historical trip to Normandy an Independence Day journey to Normandy France is being offered july 1-4 by University of Maryland political science history lecturer Paul Rose. The Cost is $229 includes round trip transportation by motor coach from the vog Chweh officers civilians club in Germany two overnights in two Star or three Star hotels breakfasts guide services by Rose. A the itinerary features Mont St Michel Bayeux. Arro Manches Point do hoc , Beno Uville Caen. A. For further information about the trip or to sign up Call 06307-6939, or Send a fax to 06372-3164.visit Spain a roman Road Spain s Plata Road which runs from Seville in the South to the port City of Gijon in the North is strewn with roman ruins medieval monuments. The 496-mile Road intersects the Santiago Trail at Astorga was built in the first Century . It was. Used to transport minerals other resources from Spain s Western mountains to Gijon or to Seville where the products were then shipped to Rome. Much of the roman Road has been re cobbled or paved Over through the centuries. However stretches of the original can be found in All five of the Western provinces that the Road covers. As part of an ongoing renovation program Many of the roman structures have been restored. Route markers noting places of historical interest have also been installed. A highlights along the route include the roman theater in Merida now used for summer drama dance festivals Salamanca s roman Bridge also still in use. In Alcantara a Small town in Caceres hikers can follow ancient livestock routes that merge into the Plata Trail. To find out additional details about the Road Contact the secretaria general de Turisco Calle Marfa de Molina 50, 26006 Madrid Spain. The tourist Board s Telephone number is 91-411-4014 or 91-411-6011. Its fax number is 91-563-6638. To Call from outside Spain dial your International Access code followed by the country code 34 drop the first 9.july fourth celebrations a variety of Independence Day festivities that Are open to the general Public Are scheduled at military communities. Patch Barracks at Stuttgart Vaihinger Germany plans a four Day fun fest sports fest july 1-4. In addition to fireworks carnival rides food games sporting events musical entertainment there will also be a Karaoke contest Hometown style Parade ice Cream social. The 6th area support croup s Contact Telephone number is Dan 4212-805/089. The 80th area support group is hosting its Celebration. July 1-4 at shape Belgium. Featured will be fireworks music rides games food drinks vendors Selling a Large selection of wares. The events will Start at 4 . On july 1. From july 2-4, the festivities will begin at noon. The Wiesbaden Mainz military Community is Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for this weekend one or two special events you can attend a Little later. Austria planning on taking the children to Vienna Over the summer during the months of july August foreign visitors who Are under age 15 Are allowed to travel for free on the City s Public transportation system. Travel for adults can also be quite reasonable a. With Quot Raver a 24-hour Rover ticket is available for about $4.50 the 72-hour Rover ticket costs about $12. Tickets can be purchased from the machines in the underground stations or from most tobacconists. Germany the world s biggest sailing event Kieler woche opens saturday runs through june 26 in Kiel. Featured Are not Only sailing races but a wide variety of cultural activities an International Market. A further information is available by calling 0431 is amps Michael Abrams statues from vastly different eras Grace the Bridges in the renowned City of Heidelberg Germany celebrating on july 4 from noon to 11 . On the parking lot of Wiesbaden s commissary located in the Haine Berg housing area. First however a five Kii Ometer run starts at 11 . At the Wiesbaden s fitness Center ends at the fest site. Registration starts at 9.30 . And a coed slow pitch softball tournament Wilt take place behind the fitness Center. Teams can sign up by calling Dan 337-5760. Afternoon activities include musical entertainment such games As a hairy leg contest water balloon toss. The special activities director has further details at Dan 334-2468.Tours offered within Finland Finland s National tourist Board is offering More than 40 package Tours for travellers in Finland this summer. The trips cover everything from coastal cities to the Tundra of the Arctic Circle the tourist Board s Quot Midnight Sun flight Quot for example flies tour members from Helsinki to Kovaniemi capital of Lapland for a Day of 24-hour-sunlight. Participants will experience native. Lapp culture by watching a Reindeer Lasso throwing contest. They will also Cross the Arctic Circle have a traditional Lapp dinner a. A a Quot Midnight Sun flight Quot is a one Day one night package 901-2402 or sending a fax to 0431 -<?g1 -2507. Kiel was the sailing site of the 1972 summer olympic games. A United kingdom it s British pub week through sunday so look for banners outside participating pubs. Thousands of hostelries Are taking part will be hosting games quizzes promotions musical events. Shows festivals continue to be scheduled throughout Britain during the warm weather months. A motor show takes place saturday sunday at Syon Park the Southern Home estate of the Duke of Northumberland at Brentford in West London. A variety of elizabethan entertainment will be held at Audley end House in Essex on sunday. On monday the International Folk festival opens in Glasgow Scotland. And from june 24-26, the Annua Glastonbury festival will be held at worthy farm in Somerset. And is available through july 31 for about $336 per person double occupancy included Are round trip airfare from Helsinki accommodations a another package Lour is the Quot Tornio Joki River adventure Quot which offers a Choice of two different trips near the Arctic Circle itinerary possibilities include White water rafting fishing a visit to a Lapp Lumberjack Mill a visit to Santa Claus at his Arctic Circle workshop. Starting at about $290 per person double. A occupancy for the River rafting trip the tour includes v round trip air from Helinski accommodations meals in addition package trips Are available for touring coastal cities or staying at Rural farmhouses. There is Ako a tour to tank Avaarau Home of the world cold panning championships find out More about the Tours from travel agencies or Contact the finnish National tourist Board Toulon Kate 11, 00100 Helsinki Finland. The Telephone number is 9040-3011 the fax number is 9040-301 -333. To Call from outside Finland dial your International Access code followed by the country code 358 drop the first 9.Golf tourney in Southern France attention All golfers International Golf concepts papillon holidays Are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Provence France with a liberation Khatieng golfing Competition. The tournament takes. Place during labor Day weekend from sept. 2-4, at St. Endr6ol Stev Maxime Golf courses in Southern France. During the tournament a variety of accommodations in Many Price ranges Are available on the French Rivera including Mobile Homes hotels apartments Many of the hotels have swimming pools Tennis courts some offer horseback Riding programs. The organizers have also proposed offering an escorted tour bus to from the tournament. It would leave from Kaiserslautern Germany on aug. 31, details about the tournament May be obtained by contacting Bill Lomas of International Golf concepts in France. The Telephone number is 33 94-49-65-33 the fax number is 33 94-49-65-76. To find out information about the bus trip Call 0631-720-77 or Send a fax to 0631-962-21 in Kaiserslautern tour Greece by land sea guides for ail seasons a California be cd tour organization has planned a two week land sea tour of Greece the trip s main attraction is a 4 5-foot yacht that Wilt take guests through the sardonic Gulf South of tour Athens on oct. 8, then Board the yacht for a week a to relax or help sail. The yacht will Stop at Hydra Aegina Poros Epi Davros. Afterwards guests Board an overnight deluxe Steamer to Crete to visit the ancient ruins of a Nessus the while mountains archaeological Sites on the Western Side of the Island. The Cost of the trip is $1,975, which includes accommodations breakfasts lunches while sailing two dinners ground transportation a guide transportation to from Athens is not included. For further details Contact guides for All seasons 202 county Road Cal pirate Calif 96124. The Telephone number is 800 457-4574, a Telephone card is needed to Access most 800 numbers in the states you will Likely be charged a fee for the Call. Calendar left go Are compiled by Libby Grimm Gid it Smith Marian Hamilton. Items should be received by stars stripes at least two weeks in Advance. Send them to Lei s go special sections european stars stripes unit 29480 Apoate 09211 or Postrach 11 1437 6427s Darmstadt Germany fax Dan 348-6463 or civilian 06155 601463 or Dan 343-b245/b23g or Call civilian 06155-601245/230 Telephone numbers Tor listings on these pages Are for Calls within the country named. If ceiling from another country Check your Loca Telephone directory for the Correct country code. Best bets a n a a h one 1ft, 1994 stripes mag inc 21
