18 - Sunday, April 8, 1990 - North Shore News TRAVEL Ei California museum caters to Lawrence Weik fans LAWRENCE WELK fans aren’t the type to wear fun- ny hats and parade down Marine Drive, but there are still a number of people who enjoy ‘‘A-one-and-a-two...”’ A reader called me the other day, asking if I knew anything about the famed band leader. A faint light went on in the tecesses of my mind. Welk. Where in heck had | heard something fairly recently about him? Califor- nia, maybe? While she waited, I began sear- ching through that new book | mentioned last week, Discover the Californias (Free: CA Office of Tourism, PO Box 9278, Dept Al003, Van Nuys, CA 91409). It took me a couple of minutes until 1 struck gold: Lawrence Welk Museum, 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondito CA, 92026. Phone (619) 749-3448. From what I can judge there is a small (free) museum of memorabilia from his career in the lobby of a theatre that presents some sort of live entertainment. Does he perform occasionally? I don’t know, but would be interesi- ed to hear from anyone who has visited Escondito and especially the Welk Museum. Where is Escondito? It’s ap- proximately 25 miles north of San Diego (take highway 15) or, if you’re coming down I-5 towads San Diego and want to take a detour, turn east on highway 78, just south of Oceanside — looks to be about 10 miles. wew Another reader called about home exchanges for travellers, specifically about a North Shore company that offers brochures and catalogues. He added that he’d tried the travel departments of the the Vancouver Sun, Province and the B.C.A.A., with no luck. Don’t think I wasn’t a bit smug when I gave him this address: West World Holiday Exchange (Jack Graber), 1707 Platt Cr., North Van., 987-3262. wee More about fares on U.S. airlines, Seattle — New York over the summer: A friend of mine checked the most recent Seattle P.I. for me (they run a weekly “best fares’? map in their travel section) and found that the cheapest available would be $436 U.S. and that that fare is fairly standard on most airlines flying that route. He also gave me a tip on how to dispose of your car should you decide to drive-and-fly. Check with Thrifty Rent-a-Car, right at Sea- Tac airport (call from here before you go to be sure that the offer still exists). Adventure Tours Presents AFRICAN SAFARI TRAVELOGUE FILM NARRATED LIVE IN PERSON BY KEN RICHTER VAN. ORPHEUM Apr. 11 - 6:00 p.m. $11.75, 10.50, 9.50 Stu. $7.75 NORTH VAN CENTENNIAL THEATRE Apr. 12 - 6:00+8:30 p.m. $14.25 Seu. $7.25 Tea gasremy, info and Chargeline 280-4444 (Ticket prices subject to service charge) They will store cars, space avail- able. Last time my friend used the service it cost him about $20 a week, but that is subject to change. aee Speaking of airport parking, the last time I used Bellingham Air- port, parking was absolutely free. You could, at your own risk, abandon your car and fly out. No more! It’s pay parking only, even if you're just hopping in to travel wise Barbara McCreadie pick up passengers. I’m getting a little tired of ‘‘progress.”’ P’ve had numerous requests for a reprinting of a list of B & B ac- commodations in La Conner, WA. Briefly, La Conner is a quaint little village on the coast, just west of Mount Vernon. It’s a short drive from Vancouver and an interesting weekend destination. I must warn you, though. It’s become so popular that I wouldn’t even consider heading down without a confirmed reservation! I’ve also been told that my column last August about La Conner brought an enormous number of North Shore people to the area, which is a mixed blessing. Do not even consider this as a destination if your travel compa- nion is anyone you wouldn't want the whole North Shore to know’ about! Here’s a quick list, telephone numbers only: Bay View B & B: (206) 757-9761 Downey House: 466-3207 Heather House: 466-4675 The Heron Inn: 466-4626 Hotel Planter: 466-4422 Katy’s Inn: 466-3366 La Conner Country Inn: 466-3101 Rainbow Inn: 466-4578 Ridgeway House: 428-8068 Wagon Whee! Motel: 466-3687 Whispering Firs: 428-1990 White Swan: 445-6805 ry Another repeat: For those inter- ested in travel by freighter: Here are the two addresses I have that May get you the information you need. I’ve been assured by people I trust that both publications are ac- curate and on the level. There is a subscription fee for both, but it doesn’t cost any more than a stamp to find out if either is what you’re looking for. The Freighter Travel Club of America: P.O. Box 12693, Salein, OR 97309. Monthly magazine. Freighter Space Advisory: Pub: Freighter World Cruises Inc., 180 S. Lake Ave., Suite 335, Pasadena CA 91101. Twice monthly schedule of departures. Freighter travei differs from cruise ship excursions in many ways. First, the passenger list is small — over 12 people, and the | ship must carry a doctor aboard. Naturally, there are some larger freighters that carry one anyway and can accommodate more pas- sengers. Second, your schedule is not tigid. Everything depends on cargo and loading and unloading. Living in a port city...we all know what that might involve! Amenities can be sparse — don’t count on swirnming pools and slot machines — but the meals are gen- erally excellent and the cabins comfortable. Expect to pay about $125 a day, more or less. On a freighter you have much wider op- tions as to ports of call — cruise ships head for places where shore excursions and tourist attractions are highlighted. Freighters go where the freight goes. If you’re on a tight travel schedule, forget freighters. Flex- ibility is mandatory — it’s ideal if you’re retired or young enough to quit your job and go wandering. UNICEF cards & gifts available year-round. unicef @ For arew full-colour brochure, contact: 439 Wes Hastings Street Vancouver, BC. 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