European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 1, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Filo a Quot Golden Days in Copenhagen Quot Celebration runs sept. 9-18 in Denmark s capital City. From 1800 to 1850, Copenhagen witnessed an extraordinary blossoming of the arts and culture. More than 250 events Are scheduled including exhibitions concerts poetry readings and City walks. To find out More about the Celebration Call 45 3142-1432 or Send a fax to 45 3142-1491.3 London museums renovated the following three popular museums in London have recently undergone renovations or opened new galleries according to the new York times a a at the London transport museum in covent Garden visitors can still see historic examples of London s Public transportation but there s now More space for exhibits a created by the addition of two Mezzanine floors. New techniques such As simulators allow visitors to find out what it s like to drive a bus or subway train and actors describe what it s like working on buses or digging subway tunnels. A at the science museum a new gallery devoted to science in the 18th Century includes a display of King George ill s magnificent collection of scientific instruments and apparatus. The collection which includes an ornamental Silver Microscope has not been on display for More than 10 years. A an $18-million refurbishment now gives the National portrait gallery s later twentieth Century galleries one third More hanging space for temporary and permanent exhibits. Other improvements include facilities for visitors with disabilities. Among the works on show in the gallery s permanent display of portraits is a suspended mixed Media figure of Ballerina Lynn Seymour by Andrew Logan. A sculptured head of Glenda Jackson by Glenys Barton portrays Jackson s dual roles As actress and Rock climbing in Bavaria arc s outdoor sports office in Garmisch Germany is offering variety of Rock climbing courses a from beginner to High Alpine mountaineering. Elementary courses Start out with various aspects of Belay and rappelling methods rope work placing Pitons and chocks in cracks. The More advanced courses Are aimed at improving individual climbing skills Snow climbing High Altitude mountaineering High Alpine hiking and Glacier travel As Well As orientation in Mountain terrain. _ Many of the climbing activities Are set in the Wetterstein Mountain Range which is known throughout the alpinist world As a Quot Paradise for climbers and mountaineers a a to find out further information about the courses Call arc Carmich s outdoor sports office at Dan 440-2591/ 2644, or civilian 08821-52-066. Cruise the greek islands a 10-Day tour of seven greek islands a tinos my Konos Delos paros Naxos los and Santorini a Viking Star leaves Athens every Friday through october. The Yach which accommodates 30 guests cruises an average of four to five hours each morning leaving afternoons and evenings free for exploring the islands. Two nights Are spent at the hotel Philippos or hotel Plaka in Athens. The Cost of the tour is $995 per person double occupancy. Included in the Price Are accommodations in the Athens hotel and on the yacht in air conditioned Cabins breakfasts lunch or dinner daily cruise director ferry tickets and transfers. Not included is transportation to or from More details from Viking Tours of Greece 1200 North Flores St., no. 314, los Angeles 90069. The Telephone number is 213 656-6181. Trips to Italy London Africa Ravel of Augsburg Germany is offering several Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for labor Day weekend and one or two special events you can attend a Little later. Germany Frankfurt s museums Vertest museum festival is taking place on both Banks of the main River through sunday. Special events for children plays International foods and concerts Are All part of the City s 1,200th anniversary party. A Ritter est festival of knights will be held at Hirschhorn Castle in Eberbach Hirschhorn near Heidelberg on saturday. Transportation to and from the fest is available through Mannheim s Kontak club. Call Dan 380-1600/8369 or civilian 0621 -732991 for More information. Jousting tournaments Are also scheduled saturday and sunday in Mechenich Satz vey in the Eifel upcoming Tours that begin in Germany. Contact Graziella at 08231-2134 to sign up for the following Quot a a trip to Malta is scheduled oct. 9-12, by air from a a Munich. The Price is $569 for Quot first class arrangements Quot half Board and sightseeing. / a a a. A a a. nov. 10-13, a bus trip is planned from Augsburg to Florence and Verona Italy. The trip features a centrally located hotel breakfasts dinners and Tours for a 349 Marks about $226. A Quot London by air Quot from Munich or Frankfurt is being offered Over thanksgiving weekend nov. 24-2 7. The Price of 698 Marks about $453 includes round trip _ flight hotel breakfasts and City tour. A a Christmas special from dec. 1726, will take in Kenya and Tanzania and include safaris. The All inclusive Price including round trip air fare from _ Munich is $2,788. Tours to Scotland announced a Choice of eight Day to 14-Day scottish Tours with. Weekly departures from Glasgow is offered through oct. 1 by the Colorado based Globus organization prices begin at $658, per person double occupancy including hotels breakfasts and five dinners. Not included is transportation to and from Glasgow. Participants move North from Glasgow to the Trossachs Loch Lomond the Isle of Skye the scottish Highlands Region. Details obtained by calling 022561884 or 02256-1834, or by sending a fax to 022567107. A v. Netherlands Aal Smeer s annual Flower Parade takes place saturday. From Aal Smeer it goes through Amstelveen finishes in Amsterdam. On Friday and sunday floats will be exhibited at the Aal Smeer Flower auction Hall and a variety of performances Are also scheduled. United kingdom several late summer fests Are taking place in England including the Quot Way with words literature festival Quot in Darlington Totnes Devon which runs through monday Salisbury s annual festival starts Friday and lasts until sept. 18. The great Dorset steam fair in Tarrant Hinton Blandford forum Dorset winds up sunday. Loch Ness and the spey Valley. Also included on the Tours Are the Burrell collection of. R Art subtropical plants at inv Erewe gardens the Battlefield a Culloden Moor Balmoral Castle Braemar Aberdeen Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. To sign up Contact Globus 5301 South Federal Circle Littleton Colo. 80123. The Telephone number is 1-800851-0728, ext. 518. A Telephone card is needed to Access most 800 numbers in the states and you will probably be charged a fee for the visit to Turkey a one week tour of Turkey is being offered oct. 17 by Newport International travel of California. The itinerary features the churches of revelations and ancient cities visited by St Paul St John and Many Early christians. The Cost is $995 per person double occupancy _ including deluxe hotels meals and sightseeing costs. Not included is transportation to or from Istanbul. For further information Contact Newport International travel 3344 via Lido suited Newport Beach Calif. 92663. The Telephone number is 714 673-2500. Participants will begin in Istanbul and see St. Sophia museum and the Blue mosque then visit Izmir and Pamuk kale. Sites also include the grand theater in Ephesus where the Quot great Diana of the ephesians Quot was worshipped and pergamum where once stood the altar of zeus called the Quot throne of satan Quot in St. Paul s letters Quot Calendar and lets 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 r lets go special sections a. European stars and stripes unit 29480 a Apoate 09211 or Postrach 11 1437 64278 Darmstadt Germany fax Dan 348-8463 of 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. A september 1, 1994 stripes Magazine 21 be St bets
