oo } | by Barbara - McCreadie | L often. feel s sorry for “Tyeaders. “who travel to. the: south: ‘seas. and ‘search in. vain for Bali H’ai.: and _ others. who | prowl around Scotland ny a fruitless quest. for Brigadoon.. It’s: sometimes hard: to explain that fairy tales aren 't for reall! . ‘But, every now.and again, a traveller gets a break and - stumbles onto something ‘unique (which he often isn’t anxious to share with the rest Of us, for fear we'll all go flocking there and ruin the place!) , Tve only found: ‘two places tht qualify for the Brigadoon prize - the first was a small and. no-one seemed ‘to’ motrn their absence. But, I did see. . CHARGEX Signs! Well, Til bet even Brigadoon h has them * now! - Two™hotels : on the main street - Hotel Brabant and Hotel Crashorn were in the - reasonable ($30) range. Both. were -spotlessly clean and. _ had expect private plumbing but | you can be sure that the | _ restaurants... Don't. “facilities down the hall” will be well maintained. - We had lunch at the Hotel Crashorn - those Dutch pancakes I told you about. Nine out of ten people will love them but if you're like me, you'll be able to eat like _a king for $6.85 by sticking to the tourist menu.: (Pan- -cakes were only $2.75) and there’s plenty of choice in between. The Netherlnds Tourist Bureau has made a list of | “Romantic Eating Places” throughout the cdiintry. These are selected for their fine menus, cozy surroundings’*and © unusual . style. One of these is located in the Hotel Brabant. We didn’t get a chance’ to dine there but I looked into the dining room-NICE. — Just fifty yards down the street (Hofstraat) was a snack bar called “ 't Stift”. For $2.65 you can get a feast of Uitsmyter (three slices of bread smothered in ham and é “Even: at “mid-day: -at the By Truck Across The Sahara! Camping In India! If these, and similar experiences appeal to you come and meet Treasure Treks - _ ~M. |. Tony Dalton. a Thai ‘should ‘keep | ‘body. and soul together © between romantic menus. ee , If, -you want to~ picnic; : “groceries are ‘sold-in a shop: . ~Fight beside the.cathedral or’: © from a converted motor . ‘home* ‘parked at_ certain’ hours beside the hotels. _ _ After years of travel, Tye. become mighty bored with. -cathedrals- Tourists prowl’ around,” admiring © stained- « & ' glass windows and ‘getting in. ‘the _-way: ‘of. ‘the: local’ wor... shippers. © ~ Westminster © | “Abbey is a. delight and I | never miss a chance ‘to visit | ‘but very few. othefs-intrigue ‘me. In distinct contrast to _ the depressing grey stone - ‘and gloomy interiors of ‘most European’ cathedrals, _ Thorne Cathedral is all white | and gold. The altar is. exquisite (see _ photo!) and, in a, crypt — “underneath some relics are ~sure’ to provoke your imagination. On one Wall, in a “topped casket, are | ‘the mortal remains of a lady - in a white and gold brocade © - gown. -There is. some possibility that she may be the wife of a former bishop but whoever she is, ‘she’s quite a sight. _ On the other wall there | are two. glass cases - one ‘containing the right forearm — of St. Benedict (A.D. 542) - very. visible,. mummified “flesh and all and-a lead box. . containing: the remains of . ‘Hilsondes, wife of, the — " original founder: of the abbey - A.D. 995. ome THE WHITE AND GOLD altar. in’ the Thorn Cathedral. Below He the relics in the crypt. (CP Alr photo) Upstairs is a treasure room, ‘containing some priceless gold and _ silver candlesticks and goblets. But; best of all are two tiny crowns. One is the first and only “Cinderella” crown I've ever seen. You know what I CONTINUED ON PAGE B13 Having driven trucks, mini- vans and buses for the last 12 years almost all over the world, he has slides to show and experiences to share. Mr. Dalton is a member of the Royal Geographic Society and has led many long distance Treasure Treks, from London to Kathmandu, and also the Trans-Africa Trek. He is presently travelling anada and there will be an opportunity to meet him, on the North Shore. This is Not Your Average Travel Film Night. At- ‘tendance' by _ serious minded travellers only is requested. Full details available trom: P LAWSON TRAVEL the holidaymakers Ph. 922-4131 [Sears] sae... “Sears annouces their permanent protrait package every week” 23 color: a OS 95 ° two 8x10’s e three 5x7’s e 15 wallet size e 3 charm miniatures No limit on number of packages. Our selection of poses. 95¢ additional for each added person in portraits. Choice of backgrounds. Full package orders only. No age limit — adults and family groups welcome!. . This offer good for portraits taken June 25 through June 30 Sears Portrait Studios—Burnaby, Sears Richmond, Surrey, Capilano Mail, Downtown Harbour Cenjfre., Nae ce emeemeren een ets et ate