European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 28, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A a. ,. Is amps Dave Casey Falcon master Ulrich Voel guides Hermann an Osprey during one of vocal s Bird shows at Burg maus to Germany the Castle is located in St Goar Hausen Well Mich overlooking the Rhine River. Volt who translates his show for English speaking visitors charges 10 Marks about $6.50 for adults 8 Marks about $5,25 for children Over age 6, and 4 Marks about $2.65 for children under 6. Shows Are scheduled daily at 11 a.m., 2 30 . And 4 30 ., through Early october for further details Call 06771-7669.annual fireworks Competition the Monte Carlo International fireworks Competition is held every year in july and August. This year s event began july 19 and is continuing through aug. 11. Master pyrotechnic its from a total of 50 countries have competed in the event since it began 29 years ago. This year the following five countries Are taking part Australia China Germany Portugal and Russia. No tickets Are required to attend the Competition. Spectators should just try to find the Best Vantage spot within View of Monaco s  contestants Are competing for a $3,570 prize a and the distinction of setting off Monaco s National. Holiday fireworks on nov. 19. They Are judged by a pane of experts on such qualities As composition Choice and variety of colors fire frequency and length of fire. Additional information can be obtained from Monaco tourist information 2a Boulevard Des Moulins Mc-98030 Monte Carlo  French or line opens train riders in France no longer need to pass through Paris to get from Lille in the North of the country to Lyons in the East Central Region or Marseilles in the far South according to a recent new York times travel report. France s National Railroad recently completed the North Tiv line which includes a Spur that bypasses Paris on the East and connects with the Southeast Tiv line just South of Coubert. The new service shaves two hours from the previous five hour trip Between Lille and Lyons if one estimates an hour for the change of stations in Paris that used to be  a the North Tiv line will also link London with Paris and Brussels when euro Star passenger service begins through the Channel Tunnel now estimated to be sept. 30. Equipment certification i and signal compatibility problems have been cited for the latest delay in. Quot Channel Quot service. A a a a free travel guide for women american express travellers cheques is offering a free Booklet travel smart for women. The Booklet was. Compiled after a nationwide Survey of 500 women was conducted. The women were asked about their concerns and frustrations while travelling. The Survey found that 77 percent of the women said they were concerned about their personal safety and 66 percent said they were concerned about losing Money or leaving behind personal belongings. 1 also 11 percent were extremely concerned about their health 10 percent were extremely concerned about bad weather and 8 percent were extremely concerned about missed connections and cancellations. The Booklet offers tips on How to plan and take the Quot perfect  it also gives advice on packing answers questions about budgeting and provides guidance for  and family trips. To receive a copy write women s travel Booklet american express travellers cheques 200 Vesey St., new York n y. 10235.trips to Russia Belarus Art theater culture and cuisine of Russia Belarus and the Baltic will be explored during four autumn trips ranging from eight to 14 Days through october the trips Are being arranged by the Manhattan based five Star touring organization. For example five Star touring s eight Day Quot russian culture and cuisine Quot trip begins in St. Petersburg at the grand hotel Europe. Tour participants will hear private concerts of classical music at the recently opened Duke Vladimir Romanov Palace and at Yusupov Palace where Rasputin was murdered. Quot russian culture and  will attend a performance of the St. Petersburg circus spend an evening at the opera or Ballet hear a choral concert in. Smolny Convent and visit the Hermitage. Tour members will latin several of the City s Well known restaurants and attend cooking demonstrations to learn the area cuisine s history. The Price for the trip is $1,550 per person double occupancy. Transportation to and from St. Petersburg is not included. To find out More about any of the upcoming four trips Call five Star touring. Its Telephone number is 212 818-9140., 1 a Cartier Art Center relocates a new $18 million building at 261 Boulevard Raspail in Paris is the Home of the Cartier foundation for contemporary Art which was previously in Jouyen Josas on the City s outskirts. The building was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel who also designed Paris Institute do Monde Arabe. Nouvel s Cartier Art Center stands seven floors above and eight floors below the ground. The spacious exhibition areas Are on the ground floor and first basement of the building. The foundation was created in 1984 by the Cartier jewelry company one of France s largest private patrons of the arts. The building is closed on mondays and is open from noon to 8 . On tuesdays wednesdays fridays saturdays and sundays. On thursdays it is open from noon to 10 . Admission costs about $5,50. Among the inaugural exhibitions Are works by sculptor Richard Artschwager on display through sept. 4, other upcoming exhibitions will include works by French installation artist Raymond Hains a joint work by conceptual artists Huang Yong Ping and Matej Kren and a show by malian photographer Seydou Keita Calendar and let s go Are compiled by Libby Grimm a legit Smith and Marian Hamilton. Items should be received by stars and stripes at least two weeks in Advance. Send them to lets go special sections european stars and stripes unit 29480 Apoate 09211. Or Postrach 11 1437. 64278 Darmstadt Germany. Fax Dan 348-8463 or civilian 06155-601463 or Dan 348-8245/8230 or Call civilian 06155-601245/230 Telephone numbers for listings on these pages Are for Calls within the country named. If calling from another country Check your local Telephone directory for the Correct country code. Best bets Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for this weekend and one or two special events you can attend a Little later. Germany step into the past saturday at. Ronneburg Castle located Between Hanau and biding in where the society for creative. Anachronism will be taking part in a medieval  11  until dark the Public is invited to see such displays As catapults and Quot men in Iron Quot also scheduled Are medieval dancing and singing. A nominal fee will be charged for the event and a visitors can also pay a Small fee to tour the Castle. Additional information is available by contacting Peggy Lynn at 06048-3014. Quot Switzerland music lovers will find plenty to enjoy at the International music festival in Davos which runs through aug. 13. For the ninth year in a Row Young artists from around the world Are taking part in the festival whose annual theme is Young artists in concert. About 25 events Are scheduled. A find out More by contacting the Swiss National tourist office Bellaria Strasse 38, ch-8027 Zurich. The Telephone number is 01-288-1111 and the fax number is 01 -288-1205. To Call from outside Switzerland dial your International Access code followed by the country code 41 and drop the first 0. Juty 28, 1994 stripes Magazine 2 7