NORTH AMERICAN travellers
have been touring the British Isles
for as long as the proverbial cows
have been coming home.

This year Canadians enjoy a
favorable exchange rate as the
British pound, for years well over
CDN$2, has dropped to about
CDN$1.80. London is a logical
first stop as it offers a mindboggl-
ing assortment of attractions and
is the perfect stepping off point to
see the rest of Britain.

London’s ‘‘golden triangle,’’
-which includes Trafalgar Square,
Buckingham Palace, the Houses
of Parliament and Westminster
Abbey, is rich in sights. Trafalgar
Square is perfect for picture-tak-

‘ing and nearby is the National
Gallery with its remarkable art
collection.

It isn’t possible to tour the
Queen’s residence but the chang-
ing of the Guard, held daily at

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11:30 a.m. (arrive early), is worth
seeing, as are the Royal Mews and
Queen's Gallery museums, which
give glimpses of the life of the

. royals.

There are usually long lineups
for the public areas of the Houses
of Parliament. Best to be content
with a good photograph of Big
Ben.

The highlight of a London visit
for many is the wonderful
Westminster Abbey, where kings
and queens are crowned, married,
and many, buried. Built by King
Henry IIIf in £245, it is an amaz-
ing church and calls for several
hours of sightseeing.

Another favorite, the Tower of
London, began as a fortress in
1068 and today is still a for-
midable looking edifice overlook-
ing the Thames.

Complete with moat, the tower
is a wonderful place to wander

An antique lover’s

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_ Fun -to look, though, and for

_the amateur collector, price isn’t

_so important if you find that one
perfect item.

For clothing, shoes, cosmetics,
luggage, china, household and
kitchen gizmos, you can’t beat
’ Pacific Edge factory outlet.

‘:"[vs in Burlington — take the
George Hopper Road exit off the
1-5 near Mount. Vernon.

Or, from La-Conner, stay on
"."#20 which, will take you under 1-5,
_Turn’ right and. ine a few miles
. you’ll find Pacific Edge.

Lynden’ has a’ number of

Tepetitive Dutch souvenir shops

which bore the hell out of me,
BUT look for lace! They have ex-
cellent varieties of European’ cur-
tain lace at the best prices I've
seen anywhere. It. comes in a
multitude of patterns and widths
and can be used-for a lot of other
things besides curtains,

We were in Lynden last week
(following a visit to the new
Mount Baker casino). .

We stopped for dinner and had
an excellent, inexpensive meal ‘at
Mother's Kitchen on Front Street.

“On weekends, they have a buf-

fet — $8.95 and worth every pen- -

ny if you like home-style meals
with a bit of a European flavor.

Tour UBC this summer

FREE WALKING tours of the

. University of British Columbia _

campus are available from
‘Monday, May 10 to Friday,
> Aug. 27. .

Drop-in- tours leave the Stu-
‘dent. Union Building on week-
days at-10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and

-take about 90 minutes.

Highlights include gardens,
galleries, museums .and recre-”
ational facilities. ~-

There ‘are also, specialized
and shorter ‘tours for seniors, '
children and others, ,

‘For more information, call
822-3777. tas

TRAVEL

and relive history. There is the
courtyard where Anne Boleyn was
executed (and where her ghost is
said to roam still), the Royal Ar-
mouries which display arms, and
the highlight — the crown jewels,
which include the world’s largest
diamond. No touching allowed.

London has many green spaces
— we've all heard of Hyde Park
— and many heritage homes. It is
possible to visit these homes on
tours. And there are many
worthwhile excursions out of the
city. Travelling by coach is usually
the cheapest, but also the slowest.

A BritRail Pass gives unlimited
rail travel in England, Scotland,
Wales and for the first time,
Ireland. If you’re planning to rent
a car, arrangements can be made
before leaving Canada or upon
arrival,

There are many day and
weekend excursions from London.

paradise

I will not say a word about the
casino but we could afford to eat
dinner afterwards. Just,

‘Travel tips
for women

ATYVENTION WOMEN travelling
alone in foreign countries:

Bonnie Gibson, actress, story- -

teller and writer, interweaves
hard-core travel tips with intimate
anecdotes. .- ,

Men are welcome, too, to an

entertaining.evening with a female
perspective, based on Gibson’s
personal experiences. travelling

‘worldwide.

Gibson’s North Shore visit ‘will
take place on. Tuesday, May 11 at

8 p.m. at.recCentre Delbrook, 600

West Queens Rd., North Van-
couver,

For more information and res-

‘ervations call 251- 3650.

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Place: Oakridge Auditorium
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Cambridge is a scenic university
city featuring 13th-century ar-

chitecture. Situated on the bend of |

the River Cam, its medieval streets
are rich in gardens and history.

Located in England's verdant
West Country, it is a three-hour
train ride from London. A well-
preserved 18th-century town, it
was settled by the Romans who
built an incredibly complex series
of hot-spring baths which can be
toured,

Another scenic city and home
of a renowned university, Oxford,
is a pleasant day trip. A must-see
here is the Ashmolean museum as
it is Britain’s ‘oldest public
museum and features many
priceless artifacts.

A popular circular tour from
London covers England’s
southwest corner, from the rolling
hills of Somerset, along the coast

to the dramatic grandeur of
Land's End. Continuing along the
north Cornish coast, a highlight
will be Tintagel, believed to be
the birthplace of King Arthur.

This route could be continued
to include Wales, one of Britain’s’
most scenic regions. Hilltop cas-
tles, miles of pristine coastline,
tiny fishing villages and a verdant,
peaceful countryside. .Wales is
often by-passed, and it shouldn’t
e .

Another area which invites ex-
ploration is Shakespeare’s Strat--
ford-upon-Avon, which connects
to historic villages and then into
the Cotswold Hills famous for the
classic, rustic buildings of
Cotswold stone. From here you
can carry on to Bath and Birm-
ingham before returning to Lon-
don.

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Tuesday, May 11/93

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