HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-04-19, Page 24PAGE 48—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1973
GLOBETROTTING
With Herman
_Old Czechoslovakia
is like a new world
It's really amazing to discover
a country which lies in the heart
of Europe and which has already
existed for centuries. My dis-
covery was Czechoslovakia!
Standing at the crossroads be-
tween East and West Europe
with its 4.9,370 square miles and
a population of 16,500,00, this
country covers an area slightly
smaller than Great Slave Lake.
Like the majority of European
countries, Czechoslovakia ra-
ther ' small when comparesd to
the vastness of Canada.
A country, however, should
not_ be judged by just the fallow
earth enclosed in some arbitrary
boundary; it's something much
more . . innumerable values
establish its real size: the beau-
ty of its achievements . . . its
history and culture, its past,
present and future. Yes, it is
amazing indeed to discover the
real Size and beauty of a coun-
try!
Like previous trips, your of-
ficial trip starts well in advance -
of boarding the aircraft. Every-
one knows the preparation ne-
cessary in planning a trip (es-
pecially those of us in the in-
dustry). In addition to a valid
passport, Canadians travelling to
Czechoslovakia must obtain a
visa to enter that cou ry. he
cost for this visa is o y .00
and is easily obtainable th a
minimum of "red tape". CSA,
which stands for Czechoslovak-
ian Airlines, operates flights
from Montreal to Prague and
are known for their hospitality
and friendliness . . . you ac-
tually get a taste of the hos-
pitality you receive in Czecho-
slovakia when you step aboard
the CSA Ilyushian 62 Jet . . .
the people are very nice and ac-
commodating, -the same applies
to the food . . and the beer!
Authentic Pilsner from Czecho-
slovakia.
Less than seven hours after
-departure .you. --arrive at Amster:
dam Schiphol Airport. Here
there is a short stopover. just
long enough to. make profitable
use of. the duty-free .facilities at
the airport. Departing from Am-
sterdam we fly non-stop - to
Prague!
I • was very surprised on ar-
rival in Prague, as I did not ex -
wet to see such a modern and
•up-to-date airport. But there it
was. and in less than ten min-
utes we. had completed our cus-
toms and entry procedures and
waiting with my luggage to be
on our. way. It appears to be a
normal procedure that here
tourists. visitors to the country,
are treated 'like guests rather
than passengers. Surprisingly
pleasant'
Communicating at the airport
in English is no problem. Taxis -
to a downtown hote' compared
to our standards, are very cheap.
Public transportati ,n proves no
problem either buses are in-
- expensive--and-punctual and the
conductors and passengers alike
are 'friendly and helpful. You
may not have any idea where
you're going or what location
you're at. the same applies
when walking down the street.
You can approach anyone while
looking for a particular local-
ity, whether it be the National
Museum or a shoe repair shop,
and they Will always find a way
to explain and guide you safely
to your destination. This same
rule applies throughout Europe,
as many Canadian tourists can
testify . . . most Europeans are
only too glad to help and assist
visitors from overseas.
Friendly People
Generally speaking the people
are friendly, polite and most
sociable. You can see them in
the innumerable restaurants,
wine and beer cellars of Prague,
singing, sipping and talking to-
gether. They enjoy approaching
each other and being approach-
ed. A Foreigner is, of course,
the centre of even greater in-
terest and is readily made to
feel at home amongst them.
Czechoslovakian cuisine is
very tasty, and is no place to
watch your waistline. There are
many specialties in foods, wines
and liquors and prices are very
reasonable. As a tourist the
bonafide exchange rate is as
much as 16 crowns to one dol-
lar which is double the official
bank rate. This means that for
less than $3.00 one can enjoy
an excellent dinner with wine
(not just a glass, but a bottle)
friendly service and pleasant at-
mosphere. An average lunch
with beer does not exceed $1.00.
Your money goes a 1 -o -n -g way
in Czechoslovakia.
Prague, the capital, with the
hustle and bustle of 5 busy met-
ropolis, is in this respect very
similar to any other big city.
It's fun to do the usual window
shopping and try' as a "green-
horn" to compare prices, dis-
cover the exclusye or just look
for bargains! Glassware, crystal,
textiles and leatheroods seem
to be the most common targets
of the foreigners' curiosity, and
make delightful gifts and sou-
venirs. \
Prague — Astronomical clock
Former Huron Warden
to be- tour guide,
It was announced this week
that former Huron County
Warden Mr. Walter Forbes of
Clinton, Ontario will be the
Host alongawith Mrs. Forbes on
Vellinga's Travel Service An -
!alai Community Friendship
Tour to Southern Ireland and
The British Isles.
Mr. and Mrs. Forbes hosted
Vellinga's 4971 Community
Friendship rour to Europe and
were joined by more than 30
residents from the county on
this most successful tour.
Already a number of these for-
mer tour members have
registered" on this year's tour.
Mr. Forbes is well known in
Clinton and throughout the
county having served in public
life for many years. He has
always expressed a keen desire
to, visit Ireland, Scotland,
Wales and England and is
looking forward with anxious
anticipation to this tour.
The tour iS for 22 days and
will depart from Toronto on
September 9, 1973. They will
visit Ireland with it s awe-
inspiring magnificent Cliffs of
Moher, south to Killarney,
mountains, valleys and
seascapes all competing with
each other in beauty; up in
St. Peter's CWL
looking ahead to
a very busy time
The April meeting of St.
Peter's Parish C.W.L. took
place in the Parish Hall on
Wednesday, April 4.
The members were reminded
that April 26 is the Feast of
Our Lady of Good Coun-
sel,patroness of the League. To
mark this occasion the Ladies
phkn to assist at an evening
Mass which will be followed by
a membership coffee party.
The Ciiering services of the
League have been solicited by
the Youth Bowling Group for a
banquet on Friday, April 27 at
5:30% p.m. and 'for the Cubs
Banque(on May Std. Another
request from the Youtb Group
to cater for a Communion
'Breakfast will be consideaed
at the next meeting.
The Resolutions being
presented by several Diocesan
Councils for consideration ,at
the Annual Convention were
circulated amongst -the mem-
bers for perusal and comment.
A letter had been received
from St. George's Anglican
-_ehurcfi--regard i tag- meeting -on
April 17 at St. George's
Church, to take the form of
Lenten Devotional Services for
all who wished to attend.
The League of Canada is in-
terested in having a new hymn
written in honor of Our Lady of
Good Counsel. Members with
musical and creative talents
are invited to send their
,.manuscripts to the President
for submission to the National
Committee.
Two members, of the
,Executive will be retiring this
year and nominations of people
t•o fill these positions will be
sought. The next regular
"greeting will be held on May 2.
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4-H Club
about ready
Scotland in Loch country;
through the Lake District of
England, to Britain's major
pre -historic monument, over
3,000 years old, Stonehenge; of
course Europe's largest capital
city, London with Buckingham
Palace, Changing of the Guard,
Houses of Parliament, St.
Paul's Cathedral. and the
Tower of London.
Harbor
Report
During the past week four
boats put in at Goderich Har-
bor to take on Salt at the
DOMTAR salt mine.
April 3 the Patterson arrived
light and took on 13,500 tons.
The Roy A. Jodrey put in light
from ; Detroit and took out
18,000 tons, April 4.
April 9 two boats put into
Goderich harbor. The
Sabredoc arrived light from
Montreal and took on 5,000
tons and the Martha Hindman
came in light from Hamilton
and took out 12,000 tons.
seting seven of Goderich
IV Fashion Flashers 4H Club
was held on April 9 at Holly
Elliott's.
The girls decided on a theme
for the Fashion Show at
Achievement_
Clinton High School, It is 'The
Missing 4-H Girls'
Holly discussed hem
hem finishes.
and
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