48 - Sunday, January 24, 1988 - North Shore News san From page 47 Canada? pea Even if you can't afford the tar- iff, it's worth a visit — why not lunch? Come prepaied for a walk on the beach — it's a beauty, To book: 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92118 o¢ (619) 522-8000, Shopping, just for the sake of prowling through stores, is an oc- cupation I'd forego in favor of cleaning the oven. However, I'd go back to the Horton Plaza for the best Italian food I’ve had in a long while. The Plaza, located downtown, a just off Broadway between first and fourth avenues, is monstrous, It boasts seven city blocks of shops but, since they're piled on top of each other in layers linked by escalators, you won'l wear yourself out. Now, about that Italian food — The restaurant is Harbor House, Top of the Plaza, Level Three. The decor is quite casual and the prices aren't out of line. It was here that J} tasted the pizza that I gave the recipe for in Budget beaters a cou- ple of wecks ago. Also highly recommended: try the seafood chowder with corn and the seafood fettuccini. 1 don't know how they do it but their pasta is light, a marvellous texture. Europe trip slated NEXT JULY, two secondary teachers will lead a group of North Shore High School students on an educational tour of Europe. The aim is to introduce students to the sights, flavors and lifestyles of other cultures. The program is a 15-day tour visiting the countries of England, France, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. The trip will include a full, carefully designed itinerary. of . Sightseeing trips, excursions and a host of other activities all led by experienced educators. Learn about Cyprus COME LEARN about Cyprus at a Cyprus Evening at the West Van- couver Seniors Centre. . The event, which takes place on Feb..3 at 6 p.m., will feature din- ner_with':Cyprus: wine, and slide and video-film presentations on the island. Guest speaker will be Professor David Stewart of the University of Calgary, Department of Anthropology.” — Cyprus is the easternmost island of the Mediterranean but its culture and civilization belong more to Europe. From ancient times Cyprus was - called “Island of the Sun’’ because the sun shines for 340 days a year. - Its climate is considered one of the most heaithy in the world. -For those who like exploring mountain -trails or Troodos mountain is breathtaking. Equally exciting is cycling along . * the coast and through villages and farms where one can discover the traditional pleasures of life away from the pressure and stress of modern life. : Apart from sightseeing, there are plenty of beaches, and facilities for all kinds of water sport. Cyprus has the largest and most up-to-date pleasure harbor in the Mediterranean. > Cypriots are renowned for their hospitality and, visitors to Cyprus are likely to. hear the word “kopiaste’ ‘many times during their stay. It means “‘eat and drink with us.”” Eating out in Cyprus is not just a social event, it’s almost a way of life. To the newcomer the best in- troduction to the Cypriot cooking local guides and cycling, © The cost of $2,100 includes air- fare, meals, accommodation, sightseeing tours, and admissions to museums, and transportation throughout Europe, as well as many extras, Parents and students are invited to attend 4 meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28. at 7 p.m. at West Van- couver Secondary School. The en- tire program will be discussed and an informative video will be pres- ented, - = . For more information, call 922-0784. is the meze — a meal or snack .consisting of a selection of local dishes, from dips and vegetables to “a variety of fish and meats. The wine is one of the best in the world and the KEO beer of Cyprus just won. the gold medal in the 1987 World Lager Competition. . Hotels in Cyprus are clean and most feature restaurants, coffee shops, bars, private beaches, water sports, tennis courts, and local and international evening entertain- ment. For. more information call the West Vancouver Seniors Centre at 926-4375 or Aphrodite Holidays at *263-6146. Tickets to the evening can be purchased through the West Vancouver Seniors Centre. TRAVEL There were some tables out on the patio, but since the day was a bit brisk, no one was cating there. I forgot to ask if they serve out- side, but they probably do — try it if the weather's nice. San Diego has plenty to keep the traveller busy. In last week's col- umn, J described a few of the city's many must-see tourist attractions. Since 1 was there for just a cou- ple of days, J couldn't take in a slot of things I'd be sure to do next visit. NS YOU We drove through the Gaslamp Quarter, but didn’t have the time to walk through. This is the restored area — something like Gastown, but bigger. I was told that it still has its share of winos and rubbics, but it's perfectly safe, even at night. They've got a whole lot of police on foot patrol. I noticed a lot of antique shops — the one exception to iny distaste for shopping. Look for plenty of gallerics and quality craft shops. Tijuana is just a short jaunt from San Diego. Years ago, we drove the car to the border, left it Right on the Money! CanWest Trust Member Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation io keeps traveller busy on very good advice and took a cab downtown. If you prefer not to drive, San Diego Transit or Trolley will take you to the border. Mexicoach will take you right into the downtown core. If you decide to buy anything, be prepared to bargain, argue and get downright Mexican about the price. It’s expected! Be sure to have proof of citizenship with you. And, although [’d miss this by a mile, for Lawrence Welk fans, there’s his museum, free admis- sion, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive. Ah-one-and-a-two-and FAI ANOTHER! 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