European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 07, 1995, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Let s go compiled by Jayne traendly open doors in England Are you one those people who always likes to take a peek around other people s Homes to see How they live on sept. 16-17 you la have a Chance to look to your heart s Content when More than 1,000 properties throughout England ranging from private Homes to prisons Are open free of charge during heritage open Day. V in London alone where the program is called open House 95300 properties will be open including the studios of sir Norman Foster architect of the Royal Academy of arts in London and sir Richard Rogers who designed the Pompidou Center in Paris the Royal court and other Heaters and Spencer House an 18th-Century town House originally owned by the first Earl Spencer an ancestor of Princess Diana s. London underground is also opening tip several tube stations no longer in use. Buildings open outside. London will include her majesty s prison Hewell Grange in Worcestershire and Scott s Grotto built by the 18th-Century Quaker poet John Scott in Ware Hertfordshire subterranean Chambers decorated with Glossy pebbles. For More information about about the National program Call 0891/800-639, for More information on the London  0891/600-080. These numbers can be dialled Only from within Britain and Cost 63 cents per minute off Peak and 79 cents at other times. Camping on German farms feel like camping out and sleeping under the stars then waking up the next  Birds singing and a breakfast with fresh milk and Hearty bread then try pitching your tent on one of Germany s 114 farms. A list of these Sites is available in a brochure titled camping afdem Bouc Ranhof available from the Franken tourist Board. The brochure groups the camping Sites by German state. Each entry gives the name of the owner the address phone number fax number amenities and prices. Although it s written in German the entries Are easy to understand even if you Don t speak the language. For a copy of the brochure write  Franken Postrach 810269, 90247 Nurnberg  " Christmas in the Middle East give yourself a special Christmas gift this year and visit Israel and Egypt  holidays on an11 Day tour sub i lie we overs can enjoy their beloved beverage in a big Way at bad Durkheim s wine and sausage fair on sept. B-12 and 15-18, where wine is brought in by the barrel and served in half liter glasses. Abundant supplies of food including sausage of course Are also available As Are rides for the youngsters the festivities Start on the firs Friday with a Parade at 5 . And the tapping of the first wine cask at 6 . Offered by the co ordinate tour Agency in Augsburg and organized by Graziella Sefeik tour Leader. The trip which is planned for dec1 7-27,- includes a Rich itinerary to famous historical and religious Sites such As Caesarea Haifa and mount Carmel the sea of Galilee mount of beatitudes Nazareth Jericho Jerusalem Bethlehem qua Man caves Masala Eilat and the red sea and mount Sinai on Christmas morning. The Price for the trip is $1,886 per person double occupancy and includes air fare hotel and Kibbutz accommodations israeli breakfasts and dinners Best bets Here s a list of Best bets for this weekend and one or two special events you can attend a Little later Belgium visitors to Klein Broge air base will keep their eyes to the skies when they attend this weekend s International air show. Held in conjunction with the  of the base s establishment the show will feature several International pilots demonstrating their flying skills the red arrows Brita inthe Patrouille de France France the turkish display team primer Turkey March Everte Morocco the new swallows Belgium russian stunt Pilot Nikyla Timofeev dutch stunt Pilot Frank Versteegh helicopters and hot air balloons will also fill the air. Gates open each Day at 10 . Tickets Cost 250 belgian f ranges about s8. Children under 12 years admitted free Italy the pounding of medieval knights galloping on horseback will fill the air sept. 10 during the historic Giostra Della que Tana the Quintana tournament held to the umbrian town of Foligno. The tournament is inspired by a 17th-Century contest in which knights competed to determine the order of their priority in their allegiance to a Prince or lady. On sunday in the town s stadium 10 of these Gallant horsemen representing the City s 10 districts will participate in today s version of the medieval Competition which requires that they throw lances through a series of rings that become increasingly. Smaller pre tournament festivities include a procession of 600 people in historical costumes marching through the City s streets on the evening of sept. 9. A return match is scheduled for sept. 1 7. Portugal one of Portugal s most interesting festivals Tho festival of our lady of Boa via Gem Good voyages begins sept. 9 in the old town of Moita do Riba Tejo on the Banks of the Tagus River. In addition to the traditional Bull running and Bull fighting the festivities include Folk dancing sardine roasting and wine drinking. The highlight of the 12 Day event is a procession in which the fishing vessels Are  kingdom the fourth annual London dockland seafood festival is being celebrated sell 9-10 at West India Quay near the City s tallest building Canary wharf. From lobster and squid to such East end delicacies As jellied eels and whelks you can Sample a vast array of seafood a children s fun fair Street performers dancing and music Are also part of the entertainment. On the first Day you can a also watch the finish of the round great Britain yacht race. The festival runs from 11 am to 9 . On " saturday and 11 . To 6 . On sunday. Admission is 2 pounds about $3with children free. On sept. 14,1895, the 12th-Century cistercian ruin of Kirk Tail Abbey was Given to the people of Leeds. To celebrate the gift this year the City has been putting on the Girstal Abbey summer Centenary which peaks sept. 9-10. On saturday from 1 .-5 ., the grounds of the Abbey become a medieval fair with jousting events crafts demonstration and a display by the Royal armory. That evening a sound and Light show fills the skies from 8 .-9 . On sunday at 11 ., a six mile race is planned and at 5 ., an open air Church service will be held. Admission is free. Motor coach transportation guide Entrance fees table car ride in Masada visa fee for Egypt and taxes a single room supplement is $286. For information Contact Iho co ordinate tour age at 0821-345-4532. Or Contact Gia Jella Sefeik at 08231/2134 Early mornings or in the evenings. Her address is  14-a, 06343 Konig Brunn painting holidays in Wales always had a secret yearning to paint Thea take a Holiday to release the artist inside you with Cadar in it trem Zyfryd in North Wales. _ located amid the magnificent scenery of the Snowdonia National Park the school offers classes in landscape painting in any medium Watercolours for beginners Flower painting and life and portraiture painting subjects abound in the area from rugged mountains and waterfalls to the old buildings and narrow streets of nearby Dolgellau town.   the Cost of the five Day Holiday is 250 pounds about $400 per person double occupancy. It includes full Board with four Star cuisine and bar accommodations daily tuition for All Levels with four professional tutors Ami the use of a spacious Well equipped studio. No painting partners Are also encouraged to attend As there Are a variety of outdoor activities such As Golf fishing sailing and hiking that they can enjoy. Courses Are scheduled throughout september and october with the last one Given on oct. 29. For information Contact Stan Gibbons at Cader Idris painting holidays trem Zyfryd bar month Road Dolgellau Gwynedd a la 40 25p. The Telephone and fax number in _ 01341/42-3192. Hiking in Spain i the Spanish tourist Board is offering a colourful free brochure full of information describing hiking trips Ami. Routes throughout the Spanish Countryside. The brochure divides the country into seven regions and gives information on each of them concerning transportation to the area the various geography and climates things to see the environments local foods and festivals and maps and details on different hiking routes. Addresses and phone numbers for organizations that arrange biking skiing and hiking trips Are Given As Are those for local hotels inns and other accommodations. The English version of the brochure is available from the Spanish tourist Board 66,5 fifth ave., new York 10022. The phone number in 212 759-8822. September 7-13, 7995 stripes  2i