European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 11, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Let s go a amps j. King Cruger the most spectacular of Venice s famed regattas is the Quot regatta Sturica Quot or Quot historical this year s will take place in the italian City on sept 4. The series of races Are preceded by a waterborne Parade which will assemble in the Seaway just beyond St. Mark s Square and get under Way about 3 5m6ebius�?Tto give autographs medieval test aug. 20-21 a medieval festival and jousting tournament takes place at Castle Eichtersheim in Ange Bachtal Germany near Sinsheim from aug. 20-21. The festival opens at 11 . On both Days and the jousting tournaments begin at 3 . One Day tickets Cost 12 Marks about $8 and two Day tickets Cost 22 Marks about $14. They Are available from the Kontak club of Mannheim. The club is sponsoring a free round trip bus ride to the fest on aug. 20. It leaves at 10 . From the Mannheim us and will return about 11 . In addition to the jousting tournaments the Quot knights of no resources Quot will demonstrate their skills on saturday at noon 4 ., 6 and 8 . On sunday they will perform at 1.1 30 ., 1 30 ., 4 . And 6 . Festival visitors can also be Quot knighted Quot for a fee of 12 Marks. Other events include Goldsmiths silversmiths and blacksmiths who will ply their Craft and entertaining minstrels. There is no formal closing time for the festivities and visitors Are Welcome to join groups of various fest participants around campfires. Visitors Are also Welcome to Wear medieval costumes and take part in the festival s activities. To find out More about tickets or the bus trip Call Dan 380-1600 or 380-8369 or civilian 0621-730-1600 or 0621-720-8369. Information can also be obtained after duty hours by calling 0621-732-991. France s Well known comic Book artist Jean Giraud alias Moebius will be making an autograph tour of three German cities during september. Giraud s credits include the Silver surfer lieutenant Blueberry the airtight garage and Many other books. His artwork is published by Marvel comics and other . Publishers. On sept. 1, from 2 to 6 ., Giraud will be at Heinze Mannchen s Buche stube in Stuttgart. The Bookstore is located on the Corner of Edni Strasse and Marquard passage. On sept. 2, from 2 to 6 ., he will be at the Prinz medi Enhaus t1, in Mannheim. And on sept. 3, from noon to 4 ., Giraud will wind up his German tour in Cologne at the Empire new Fine arts gallery at Richard Wagner Strasse 10. Interested comic Book fans Are urged to arrive Early As there will be lines and people May have to take Castle in Scotland a romantic scottish Castle claims to be Home to not one but a whole Quot clan Quot of ghosts. Ballinda Loch Castle which is newly opened to the general Public is located in the heart of Scotland s whisky Trail about 50 Miles from Aberdeen. It is open daily from april 1 through sept. 30. Admission costs 3.75 pounds for adults about $6 and 2 pounds for children about $3. The Castle has been continuously inhabited by the same family the Macpherson Grants since 1546. Thebes Quot Specter Quot of Gen. James Grant mounted on one of his steeds is said to review the estate every night before walking the Castle s Dungeon passage. Dating from the 16th Century with an array of towers and turrets on the Castle boasts a comfortable country House Interior. Fine furniture and a works of Art include a notable collection of 17th-Cen Ury. Spanish paintings. In addition the estate is Home to the oldest Herd of a Aberdeen Angus cattle in continuous existence. Trip to China on nov. 22-29 the Heidelberg Germany officers and civilians women club is sponsoring a tour to the people s Republic of China from nov. 22-29. The trip will Cost 2,780 Marks about $1,805. Included in the Price Are round trip flight All meals sightseeing program and visa. A a included on the itinerary Are the summer Palace residence of chinese emperor the great Wall Ming dynasty burial Sites the forbidden City and the archaeological site of the terracotta . To find out More information about the trip Call 06221-761 -885 or 06221 -761 -840.tours to India announced a a Quot fyn photograph India s wildlife from an elephant s Back on a 21 Day vacation that is being offered through the stateside based Cox amp Kings tour organization. Participants will also visit the country s National Parks and Bird sanctuaries As Well As its major cities. The trip begins in new Delhi at Raj Ghat where Gandhi was cremated and Jama Masjid India s largest mosque. Then it s off to Corbett National Park in the Foothills of the Himalayas to stalk tigers elephants leopards and sloth bears by jeep foot and elephant. The tour continues on to Agra and the Bharat Pur Bird Sanctuary which includes the rare siberian Crane and to the Taj mahal. Other stops on the itinerary include Kha Jurato and the band Havgar National Park Kanha National Park and Bombay. The Price of the trip is $2,985 per person double. Occupancy. Transportation to and from new Delhi is not included. Departures dates Are nov. 11, nov. 18 and dec. 2. To find out further information Call Cox amp Kings at 800 999-1758. A Telephone card is needed to Access a in most 800 numbers m the states and you will Likely be charged a fee for the phone kiosks on display a permanent exhibition of Britain s famous Telephone kiosks has opened at the Avon Croft museum of buildings near Bromsgrove in Worcestershire Central England. Backed by a $150,000 Grant from British telecoms the exhibition offers the Chance to see such structures As the k1, which was introduced in 1921 and built in sections of reinforced Concrete. Only 1,500 of the k1 kiosks were made. The museum s example was still in use at Shanklin Railroad station on the Isle of Wight until the late 1970s. The Standard red Box designed by sir Giles Gilbert. Scott began to evolve in 1924. It culminated in the cast Iron Quot Jubilee Box Quot of 1936. Further details can be obtained from the British tourist authority thames Tower Black s Road London w6 9el, England. The Telephone number is 081-846-9000. To Call from outside the United kingdom dial your v International Access code followed by the country code 44 and drop the first 0. Calendar and let s go Are compiled by Libby Grimm Gidget 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. I a Ibert 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 the 11th International custom Van and car show takes place saturday and sunday at the Auto and Technik museum in Sinsheim Germany. Featured will be Quot shown Shine Quot with More than 60 trophies a Convoy on saturday and a Quot super Mega Tec Quot music party on saturday night raffle entrants can try to win a round trip flight to the states. A two Day ticket to the show costs 50 Marks about $32which includes a Quot Goody bag Quot souvenir License plate Entrance to the music party and breakfast on sunday at a nearby Mcdonald s. Admission on sunday costs 25 Marks or $16. Further information is available by calling 06221 -300-309. A United kingdom Edinburgh Scotland is the most eventful place in Europe during the next few weeks. The world famous military Tattoo runs. Through aug. 27 and the City International film festival ends a Day later. The jazz festival wraps up this saturday a but then Edinburgh International festival and Edinburgh fringe festival both open sunday and continue through sept 3,. The scottish tourist Board has further information on All of Edinburgh s festivals. The organization s address is 23 Ravenston Terrace Edinburgh eh4 3eu, Scotland. Its Telephone number is 031-332-2433. To Call from outside the United kingdom dial your International Access code followed by the country code 44 and drop the first 0. August 11, 7994 stripes Magazine 17
