Some gift Suggestions for
"overseas have come in from
. readers.. One man said he_
vhad run into exactly .the ~
same problems in trying to
choose gifts to bring to’
England and Finland and ~
told me that one of his. most
successful. offerings .was a>
large fresh BC salmon.
When properly packed by

~ ‘his favorite local fish store, it

travelled beautifully.

Although salman is ex-
pensive in Canada, it’s
priced right out of the
market in Europe. “Pity they
didn’t know how to cook it

just what he pean
overcooking © food ‘is a
‘ national pastime in "England.
’ He had no difficulty bringing
it through customs... — -
~He also told me_ that
Finland USED

longer. Inflation has hit
there, too—just like
everywhere else. In 1971 he
bought a complete dinner
set—eight of everything—in
fine china for $50. I didn't
ask him-how he carried it~
honie!

The last Gme I was in.

properly!” he added. ‘Tnow- "Amsterdam, I bought a nice

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more tourists are taking
advantage of easy travel
to go and see for
themselves.

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to. be a
shoppers’ paradise, but no -

'

set of everyday pottery for’

about $20 but after clanking
through three airports on my.
way home, I regretted being
so stupid. It's maddening to
break a piece because it
can't be replaced. Not that
I've learned-my lesson! The

next-time I’m in Capri, I.

intend to buy a mule-load of
the local pottery.

If you should -be so lucky '

as to visit Capri, check out
the shops along the dock

~ area for this. The color is the

variegated, blues of the
famous Blue Grotto and my
favorite color. Cheap, too. If
any readers happen to visit

‘bargains |
European countries?”

really appreciate an address

of a‘shop that would. pack ,

and. ship: a. set (beats
carrying!) Although I will be

“in Italy in: the fall, time will
_be too short to go that far

south.

| Other readers -have asked,
“What are the best shopping
in various

First a note. on “duty-free”
shops.. Most of them are a
rip-off. For example,
Cigarettes in the shops ‘in
British airports are almost
the same price we pay at

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little things you need to know to make
your visit a real vacation, not just a trip.

So, when SAS recommends a

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fo Europe

that way this summer, I'd |

home.
dollar on liquor, Canadian

duty-free -shops: offer a

considerable’ saving on
liquor and cigarettes, so
stock up when you leave

Canada. Know. your prices

so you can make~ com-

parisons as you travel. The

only decent duty-free rv
found in Europe is in Am-
sterdam:

You'll. save a bit on
cigarettes and liquor in most
of the continental shops but
most of the other mer-

. Chandise can be purchased

cheaper in regular stores and
you'll get a better selection.

You'll probably be
amazed to know that you can
buy Canadian whiskey

cheaper in liquor stores in:

Italy than you can in
Canada. Of course, there’s a
very good reason. Some of
the bottles have been sitting

on the shelves for 10 years

because most Italians
wouldn't touch the stuff with
a barge pole! It is usually
hidden on a top shelf and
after the clerk gets out a
ladder to reach it and wipes
off the accumulation of dust,
you'll get it for 1965 prices.
They are usually delighted to
unload it on you. Another

. good buy is the tiny fancy

bottles of liqueurs (about 30-
60 cents for popular brands).

They make nice gifts for.

casual friends. at home.

Now, for specific things
from specific countries.
Most clothing is more ex-
pensive in Europe but the
quality is better. .Try to shop
in the large chain stores for
staple stuff such as shirts,
blouses, underwear and
cottons. It doesn’t matter if
the store has three thousand
of an item—you won't likely

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b y Barbara
McCreadie

meet yourself coming once |
you're home in Canada.

ENGLAND:

Marks and Spencers for
basics, especially good
sweaters and underwear.
Tailored wools—made to
measure. Remember. styles

are slightly different over |

there: so be sure to give
precise instructions as to
flares and lapels.

China, especially from the

Discount China Shop. They ©

can order for you if you've

' got the time. It’s a couple of

blocks from Harrod’s. so
walk and ask for in-
structions. Antique shops
are everywhere but it pays to
know what you’re doing when
you buy. Get a certificate
that the item is over 100
years old and you can bring
it into Canada duty [ree.

If- you like. paintings, visit
Hyde Park on Sunday—

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