and ladies’ suits and dresses. duty free and: one may. choose from the finest. cloths. No wonder they call: it a shopper’s' paradise. . ‘BUT SHOP CAREFULLY | It is quite true, that the -merchants relish haggling. But. there: are areas’ and shopping centres, according to word from our Heng Kong: Tourist association mentors, who want it known that their merchandise is genuine and » - the - colony.” - their: prices are. the best in’ Thousands of tourists save. their pennies. to | ‘But. again our guide cautioned .. ‘us. Among the hundreds of buy. *‘name’’. watches. stores retailing such mer- chandise there are some who sell you the frame carrying. the name of the internation- ally-known watches, but the mechanism — is_— of inferior manufacture. If you want to be sure, say the experts, shop at the head- quarters: of the watchmaker some . _of your choice. But most are. _ feliable. - This colony, a - popular mecca for the traveller has -many sides of interest and. intrigue, but space is limited.. **Go see for yourself” , is the sage advice’ from Leroi Cullen, Strand’s personable . . - sales director. She says these semi-monthly . fast-filling. — [Ed MacPherson is a sales representative with Kerris- . dale Travel Service}. a charters are — The next evening we — headed through this incred7 ible spread of junk and humanity on a large commer- . 9 ade ow nafs frm na watercr ait out aulk a pleasure jaunt through miles HONG KONG -- The script creators call this. vibrant colony of four and one-half miilion souls the sophisticated crossroad of the world, offering things as different as steamed squid at a roadside stall or gin and tonic in the most conventional of al cia British bars. Now that the price. of travel offered is so ridiculously low Canadians are starting a march that could grow to a new dimension in world tour attractions. Strand Holidays, the suc- - cessful purveyors of world travel packages, have again combined with Pacific Wes- teyn Ajirlimes and with a return, charter flight to the exhilarating gateway. to the Orient as‘ow as $519 from Vancouver, it appears they have come up with another attractive far-away. venture that appeals to Canadians. Certainly the — ‘‘loss leader’ structure will hurt the regularly scheduled air- | lines and they have been bleating slightly. They admit it wili cut into their traffic but for the life of a weary traveller just back from this ‘more | Strand and Pacific Western haven’t missed yet. And they appear.certain to have picked another winner! Hong Kong accommodates than one _ million visitors each year and they are proud to interject ‘‘there are a million good reasons -why’’. Surrounded by literal- ly hundreds of picturesque, Virtually uninhabited islands, Hong Kong is the home of contrasts: miles of peaceful countryside, sleepy fishing ports, side streets, temples and traditions of old-world China; skyscrapers, a cos- mopolitan population and way of life, modern highways - junk already anchored. The ‘bed in. of one of the largest harbors in the world. We had a grandstand seat, front row and centre. What. we saw astonished us! These hund- reds of junks of all sizes and anwionts description with motors ing all-out scurried for a haven tight against the next scene stretched for miles. . Thousands of mothers were. ‘putting young children to these makeshift homes beneath a_ tarpaulin while fathers were unloading their catches into smaller junks or tenders and by - operating a tiller were heading through wide ave- HES OL water Io oer get ther “‘sea gold’’ to market before . spoilage set in. It was a mad scramble all carried out in quite an orderly way, the silence broken only by the howling of ten thousand dogs. Every so" We e in the Maori language. We are a new and rather intimate restaurant offering an alternative to the many Greek, Chinese and Italian gating places on the North Shore. The Haere Mal features. authentic and unique Maori and New Zealand fare - familiar yet refreshingly different. V/e’re located near the bottom of Lonsdale, a few stops from the Sea Bus ..... 30 drop by and give us & try. We guarantee you'll be glad you did. “9 LUNCH MENU : - SOUPS SALAD BY THE PLATE tropical domain. we can’t and an efficient and cheap junk has a mongrel and a PAUA..........0cceccesccnceees 1.00 Contains everything you. understand why the regular public transport system that color TV set. Don’t feel sorry ROCK LOBSTER 4.00 can imagine...............$2:00 - skeds haven’t introduced travels to all points on the — for them, our petite Chinese ONION. ‘0 similar charters. island and the - Kowloon’ guidecautioned. Those jumnks Bo UWS trrtttrrtrrststssrreeees ° Canadian airline executiv- es admit the package will be popular but they cannot understand how Strand and peninsula. However, only 12 per cent of Hong Kong is in. fact ‘‘city’’ or urban area. The remaining. 350 square miles are beautiful country- side. are a big investment and most of the owners eke out a fair living. You would have to see it to believe! _Oh, yes, Typhoon Ruth AND TRY OUR TOASTIE PIES slicicus self contained sa fillinne for 204 or twa far Si, An, Ceere rege wwe sus dwiches press and teas simultane ously. Tas te any of these Cheese, tamatoas, reamed corn, asparagus, pineapple, olives, eggs, baked beans, ltiverwurst, ham, mushrooms, bacon, onions. We recommend no more @ than ; two ingredients | in your toastie pie. change d course an d blew out “if you're in a hurry, phone ahead - your order: will be 2 ready. - Pacific Western can make , asney! INCREDIBLE SHOWCASE _ to sea. | . : x DINNER MENU 3 . : i= 1 se Among the many atirac- Chief talk in the swank @ SOUPS & APPS STIZERS [hia kale} , 20 iE SERVICE 1S THE SECRET tions to our repo rter th e hotel foyers of Kowloon, the el eee eee eee ret r eter rrrrererrrrr errr errr Trr rrr rere rrr rrr rrr rr rrr rer rrr rrr ere Terre re rire rr ee rer “4 E most incredible showcase, is Hyatt Regency, Holiday Inn [ onion uoNerEce soup from the shores of New Zealand. 1.00 ¢ Gradually building a good the city of junks lying in with its unique : breakfast ; beeen cane nena nese ene eee ee anes esse seas eee sane eer ereneeetaeeneeeees eeeccese Steeeeeeeesees ot . : record of “‘inflight” service, harbor waters off Aberdeen (and the finest coffee we've § A rich onion soup Blended with cheese and Maori bread. . 7 EB Pacific Western’s crew of Six . where more than 200,000 ever tasted), the Sheraton, e STEWART ISLAND PIE Rees neneeeanerernsenee ee Peer enamareneoeesaeeesesee Ss secocseseveccces Peenevessessesave 2.25 | stewardesses out of Edmon- natives spend part of their the Hilton, was the great 9] Beef stew and oysters a combination you must try. an i ton, made our 15-hour flight lives. The other part is spent adventure in shopping. ; BACON & EGG-PIE.............ccccescececes seetecaees bececeenscesecstenesces deaeeectrececseaseeeuess weeeeeeQeTO 4 here an incrdibly short hop. fishing in the south China Filled with cheese, scallop pate, spring onions, parsley, bacon & egg. _ A full inaugural flight, See. | To set the scene, there are TAIHAPE TREAT......... weecuesaeccneaeescetecusscesbacedbasnsecoeeteesedsesssssnnaresens Leeteerssereeee 20 Ef recognizing the superlative ; 2,000 modern stores that Mushrooms New Zealand style, garnished with bacon and tomato, : |G performance over and above —‘ The afternoon we touched fetail jewellry, eye-glasses, § MAIN DISHES sin the call of duty, gave these down, Typhoon Ruth was cameras and video materials. & (tua ritht] i pleasant Canadian girls a blowing into a whirlpool of Small tailor shops mustruna §& Every main course includes two fresh vegetables of the season, baked potato and as many a standing ovation. We were fury and heading for ihe elese second in mumber and : Visits to our salad bar as you please. Salad bar includes cucumber, beby corn om cob, & more than lucky tohave them Hong Kong area. Immediate- they all appear to be busy. fl besneprovts, garbanzo beans, mushrooma, raw carrots, omataen, lettuce radahes, green ; . he hundreds, yes, possib- ‘Visitors, measured for beau- ; . y _. ressings = look after rival greeds on the rd ‘the sands. "of junks were tiful cotton shirts at an early include thousand pei Itallan, blue cheese or our special Kiwi dressing - (condensed milk, , return flig om here to ly thousands, mustard and vinegar «6 99 Anchorage, Alaska. heading for junk ty and evening hour, would receive {| CARPET BAGGER STEAK (kal ate rau-paraha).......sssssssssssssssssssscasseessneeseeeeeees 10075 it was-the kind of service oreat harbor P arriers built. stores opene d the next New York Cut steak with oyster (tio) mix sewn and blended into pocket of steak. that builds a good name. for that very purpose. morning. Like wise, men’s STEAK HORATIO (kal & tu matauenga)........cccsecsssceeesseneTiessnesseteseseetsssetesserserers OTS ; Top Sirloin steak served with king crab legs, asparagus and covered with cheese garlic sauce. 7 =| MAKAREWA LAMB (kal rome poho)............sssscccessesecessscecseresssersessessersevessteereeees 900 | New Zealand lamb cutlets baked In wine with peeled tomatoes, onions & garlic seasoning. | ROASTED LAMB AOTEAROA STYLE (kal rame pakahiwl)...........cscesscsscscsssscscessecesss G00 : Canada’ 's most popular family operated , New Zealand spring lamb leg roast, served with roasted sweet potato (kumara) mint sauce ‘ . floating restaurant. N 8§=s and gravy. Typical kiwi style. | , H «ROTORUA BAKED TROUT (kal Ika U0 AUKU).sccesssesssseccsssesssesssesessercesevecseeeceeeeeee.. 9.26 ou World renowned buffet has over and Whole trout stuffed with bread crumbs, orange pes!, parsley and spices and finished In wine. : vaneues xciing 6.8] snes. Lome i . 7 HARVEST OF THE SEA (kal MOAND AKIWA)......sscsesssssesvecevecgeessseseseseesacacsseesecsesees 10.50 enjoy a delightful evening of dining aboard ; A delicious combination plate of raw and cooked sea foods found in New Zealand wators. e., The “Seven Seas” Floating Seafood Served with lemon and tartare sauce. — | | | q _ Restaurant. plus a wookly special... one item on this menu will be $2.00 less. . } While on board ship, enjoy a relaxing moment | | DESSERTS (puringa) . in our new San Pan Lounge. . vf PAVLOVA......ccesssscccccssseessssscesescesseussenscsnsecssssneusvensesssevecsusssescesscsersesseessceseeeeget OO : : New Zealand’s national dessert — A meringue pie smothered In cream and topped with frosh frult. Chof's favourite. _ . KIWI FRUIT CREAM.....cc.csccccssccsscoecccstcsccerseccessecevsceseeseesvescecsecssnessaseveedessersees $00 ' a Foot of Lonsdale Ave. | A doliclous, Kiwi frult souffle served with cream. ° : ouver. ' MOUNT COOK DELIGHT .csssccscsesscssesssecssccusccescsessssessvssesssessuscesessseasensersssessseaees 1.65 \ 907.3344 or! ey Onis s , Papaya frult, ice cream and passionfrult pulp. _ Open 4:00 p.m. to Mid-night. “ ~ > lunch 11:00 a.m. ~ i AB 2:30 p.m. sk about our f | Closed Mondays. et een seme dinnor.6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. completo setting of: Crown-Lynn ask for our very ; Diamond Almas. — | Sundays, 6:00 p.m. ~ 10:00 p.m. | ‘pioneer’ New Zealand dinnerware} reasonable wine list at . t 4 . y . | On behalf of my family & staff Enjoy Seafood at its Best. 1 would Ike to welcome you aboard CHARGEX MASTERCHARGE (Tho Haere Mal Restaurant 61 Lonsdale, 986. 2813} “I