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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-04-26, Page 17GLOBETROTTIN With Herman of Spain da atid Tory q u a,,. ely 30 derich, 14 0q V Maitlad ity, , velop Board as a, , tmatly tubera d :hub at High 00001 on to ver as an , stay 19 ihide, rn on tiro utero also a, ation •urplua , oliger al value, eOc 1.Huron to the 11 at G,' at no coal meetiq .tion G,,., Co.. this area lave use for +ould an ✓unship d Valley ity. ro ,al to N tube ide given nost con' terns, a use, wan The itea id both om retal'. kind a: result of ful act' ig the. )vative '' oted A,S tor of I of C_ d decjdt four rat rge. scales , will be isentatjve must January 1, will not after the Hyde, ay wan .strong, a ;o law fu's Maclean, y the U'', vorth of nited, a r consultig unatedby' men main vorth wu report's is e problem ,evels of loyee in he comma' to pfesent ,tponing , Hydro e with' tba ied are the features of lent, sun-uardeded theland re- countless , oil has civilizations, o is no easy task t:. in a few words. It was embed as a continent in e and everything one nfirnls this image; the ing scenery ranging as from barren mountains, hog - plains, d pee, to the shores, with ixtiure of rugged cliffs t curving beaches, .and 'le. too. of varying races, and customs. This en - Colored and- changing all its intimacy gives us also has �itlhislands, nar thes es beim Balaeries; and even nd in Africa. It is the gest country in Europe, 32,000.000 inhabitants the seventh largest pop- 's climate is asvaried de- cenery. Spring is time of year in the Le- d the Balaeric•s, as well the best season for vis- e towns of Andalusia. merous fine seaside re - the North Coast have e4_ famous for summer with their refreshing, weather, and at this year, too, they Mediter- beaches can hardly be d. -Autumn is mild and in Madrid and its Bur- gs. The same is true of na and on the whole the Peninsula enjoys plea- mperatures in autumn, he skies are sparkling s and the sun is w onder- illiant. Finally, there is ary Islands where it is II -the year round. o its situation at the tip of one of the extremities of the European Continent and its proximity to the African Con- tinent, Spain is of undeniable strategic value, and has con- sequently been settled over the centuries by peoples of great cultural heritage.. From the year 1.000 BC, right down to the 8th Century, the Iberian Peninsula was coveted by one invading race after another, who thereby brought the land into contact with' the great civiliza- tions of the world. The Romans have left . re- mains that include not only the stately aquaduct at Segovia and the ruins of ancient Italica, but Merila, Tarragona, and a host of bridges, archways and pave- ments scattered alongside many of Spain's highways, too. Some Spanish towns and cit- ies are representative of one particular style or art. Cordova and Granada contain master- pieces of Arab arts and crafts; a pattern of towers, mosques and palaces takes the visitor right through the brilliant his- torical past of the Moorish Cali- phate and the Kingdom of Gren- ada. Spain's festivities or fiestas are renowned throughout the world, and draw crowds from both home and abroad. Some of them have a purely age-old fla- vor, but all of them tend to be held in commemoration of a certain religious feast -day of the Saint who is patron of the town or village in question. All over the Iberian Peninsula the gayest expressions of these festivities is to be found in the life -and -death struggle between men and built 'in traditional songs and .dances, and in the sparkling beauty of the fire- works displays.., The most im- portant of all these religious festivities"are those that mark r. the Holy Week, an apt excuse for splendid and interesting parades. The most curious of all these celebrations in Castile are held in Valladolid, Zamora and .Cuenca. The' processions are growing in fame every year because of the fabulous master- pieces of Castilian imagery that are carrtt:d before the public. Fiesta Nacional Finally, no account of the Fes- tivals would be complete with- out mention of the Fiesta . Na- cional: The Bullfight. These fes- tivities take place all over Spain from March until October. With their classically artistic move- ments the bullfights fill the rings with excitement and color and represent the very nerve centre q ►any Spanish feast. In fact it would be fair to say that no Fiesta can exist without its bullfight, just as there no no region of Spain where the people are not its keen suppor- ters. If you really want to get to know Spain you'll hpve to visit the villages which dot the land- scape throughout the country. When in the villages focus your attention on ,the Plaza Mayor, the village square, the heart and the nerve -centre of each com- munity. ' Beneath its arcades, around the central pond or well, or under the shady trees, the villagers hold ,their festivals or set up their stalls on market day. It- is. the real life of .the vil- lage, with its traditions and cus- toms, that has fostered the .,. growth of this intrinsic feature which a few mere words would hardly suffice to describe. Any tour of Spain ought not to miss out such remarkable villages as Santillana del Mar, in the north, Cambadas, in Galica, La Alberca or Camp de Criptana in Castile, Albarracin, in Aragon, Seo de Urgal, in Catalonia, Peniscola, on thwantine coast Majacar and • 'er, in Andalusia, PIa- sencia, in Extremadura, and a whole range of tothers which it would be impossible to list here. Spain has an extensive net- work of. up-to-date, comfortable hotels which cover the entire country and cater to visitors to. the loveliest of beauty spots in- cluding both those that draw crowds of tourists and others that are more restful and quiet. Hotel accommodations i n Spain are not only first class, but the prices are also very rea- sonable. Many of the finest and newer hotels, in most cases, you can stay at rates which are less than here in Canada. So also is the cuisine of Spain. In each of the different regions you travel you will en- counter varied types of cuisines. Whatever area you may be in, you' can be assured of hearty and well prepared dishes at very reasonable costs. A meal which can cost you $7.50 here in Canada will cost you no more than $2.50 in Spain. After you have sat down to one of these meals you will come away from your table completely satisfied and content. Big . Shop Window All Spain is a vast shop win- dow, before which the tourist halts in surprise at the beauty, quality and variety of the- pro- ducts. If you want to know, be- fore visiting this country, what can be bought in Spain, it is well to be aware that, in this country ,the good things have al- ways been very good, and that at the present time the products of Spain enjoy a well-earned prestige. Both in hand-crafted goods and in those produced in factories, quality and finish are excellent. All this is largely due to an informed tradition; to quiet, patient work by Spanish craftsmen, which goes back many centuries and has been steadily purified and perfected in the course of the years. A trip to Spain is truly en- joyable and interesting for both young and- old, single or mar- ried, rich or not -so -rich, what- ever your interests may be . . it cat} be found in Spain! ,b -.- W.hat-r'e.altrirnpressesWthre..vis:..w.-,.,,,- itor to Prague is the beauty. his- tory and culture of this mediev- al city. Prague is treasury of arts from a period of ten cen- turies, often referred to as "The Golden City" or "C,44–of a Hun- dred Spires". Her historical monuments represent the styles of Romanesque, Gothic, Renais- sance and Baroque eras. St. Vitus Cathedral, founded in 1343, dominates the skylinef Prague over the Hradcary Castle. Ski Resorts A visit to the High Tatras (7,200 feet), the ski and winter resort area of the Carpathian Alps, was yet another exper- ience. A domestic flight links Prague, Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia on the Danube Riv- er, the Poprad, the airport of the High Tatras. Then into the modern public electric train. Climbing mountains is always like discovering the freshness of virgin worlds. The Carpathian Alps seem to be one of the most privileged of these worlds! The pureness of the air mixed with the smell of tall pine woods, is too exhilarating to be easily described. One has just to be there. Deep in the heart of Slovakia is a skiers' paradise, the Low and High Tatras. Challenging `,,ski terrains and modern facili- ties, hotels and restaurants are second to none. If you add the piquant Slovak cuisine, the folk - lure style wine cellars, gypsy music, the 'hospitality and the • straight, friendly nature of the people, then here you have the ideal winter vacation. Brief glimpses of a beautiful country . . . and so much more left to be 'discovered" . . the world famous Spa's and rec- reational . resorts of Karlovy Cary (Carlsbad) and Marianske Lazne in Bohemia or Priestany in Slovakia, hunting areas, wide variety of wild game: rare lynx, wolf, bear, red fallon and roe deer, and of course, the famous breeding of pheasants. The deep forests and green valleys, riv- ers and lakes, the summer res- orts and camping areas and the many, many castles. The boom- ing industrial centres of -Brno and Pilsen, international Trade Fairs and film, music and folk- lore festivals. This and mucTi more make up for a truly delightful holiday in charming, picturesque Czecho- slovakia. But alas . . . it is time to return home. The same easy-going exit with courteous exchanges with our hosts, a last minute duty-free shopping spree and then aboard our jet aircraft for our return flight home. Goodbye and "au revoir". 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You get something else that's special at the " Lord SitnLoe it's friendly hospitality you will enjoy through- out your stay with us. Colour TV in every room, fully air conditioned. Ser your travel agent or contact us at: 15d lung; Street West., Toronto. Telephone: 362=1h4S. 3200 Gait Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale 33308 W. J. Denomme FLOWER SHOP • YUGOSLAVIA AND THE DALMATION COAST — Fifteen days on the beautiful Dalmation Coast. You'll visit Zagreb, Dubrovnik and Split; tour throughout the beautiful countryside; cruise along the coast to the islands of Korcula and Hvar; visit the Moorish city of Mostar. Sept. 9 departure .escorted by Dean Hughes; Sept. 30 departure by Art Wachsmuth. ' Both of these men have led a number of Travellinga Tours in the past. '15 DAYS—All inclusive from Toronto ONLY $575.00 EUROPE— Twenty-two days visiting Holland, Germany, Aus- tria, Switzerland, France and Belgium. 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Europe's largest city, London; Buckingham Pal- ace, House of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London. August 5 departure escorted by Rev. Mau- rice Dobson; -September 9 departure escorted by Walter Forbes. Both of these men have led previous Tra- vellinga Tours to .Europ"e. Phone 524-8132 DAY OR NIGHT Acres of private ocean beach • heated pool, sun necks.* luxurious accommodation • golf priviledges on 3 champion,.hip courses • free tennis on premises • superb dining • nightly dancing and entertainment • visits to Walt Disney World available. • Agent for 24 -hr. FILM DEVELOPING See your travel agent or contact: Innkeeper, 212 King St. W., Toronto, Tel. (416) 362-7537 San SUNFLIGHTS BODYREPAIR RELIABLE'ECONOMICAL 2 WEEKS"- BARBADOS FROM $302.00- Special New CHARTER (LIGHTS ... WITH A DIFFERENCE FROM 1H7• Ross ,f Canada rin You'll Get a Good Deal from Us... Just ask your friends. You can rely on us for fair estimates reasonable costs, **pert work. 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ONLY -- $897.00 ROCKIES & PACIFIC 15 DAYS- $695 A fully escorted itinerary from Toronto visiting Calgary, Banff, ('olumhia lcefields, Jasper. Vic- toria and Vancouver. Includes Economy Class Air Fare. deluxe private motorcoach while tour- ing, four breakfasts and six din- ners, First ("lass Accomodations and handling and tipping for one piece of baggage per person. GRAND PACIFIC CIRCLE - 15 DAYS $738.00 A fully escorted it'from Toronto visiting San cisco and environs, Portland, Seattle and a ferryboat cruise across .luan de Fuca Strait to Victoria, Vancouver, Fraser Canyon, Jas- per. Banff and Calgary. These tours are more than a vacation . . . they are a total travel experience. They have been especially arranged for you and over the past few years many of you have joined us an these outstanding tours , . . many of you three and four times. This year's choice and number of departures are better than ever. Inquire today as space is limited to 30 persons per tour. 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