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Trip is both safe, comfortable for

people who are travelling alone

From page 37

trails near my place, almost 50
years ago while writing Under the
Volcano, generally considered one
of the greatest novels of the cen-
ends of the camel.”’

Crew distribute handsome flight
bags, a passenger list of a quality
you'd expect on Sea Goddess, and
an itinerary and guidebook with
room for notes,

Two sisters, one from Van-
couver and one from near
Toronto, have taken the opportu-
nity to go around the world
together.

A couple from California are _

| Waxing on about homey
area of the North Shore

celebrating their 50th wedding an-
niversary.

One man suid he was there sim-
ply because he would never go to
all those places otherwise.

There are four larger, first-
class-type seats, but just two
takers, retired car dealer Kipp
Scott of Red Deer, Alberta, trav-
elling with his wife Edith. There is
a large empty space in front.

Says Mr. Scott, ‘We'll be hav-
ing the hula right here.”’

Asin any cruise, food was a
priority, The first menu was
smoked tuna with asparagus Dijon
mayonnaise, garden salad with

honey-lemon dressing, roasted
veal loin with mushrooms, passion
fruit pudding and coffee.

Supervising was Canada 3000's
director of catering, Hans
Casteels, who would be with the
entire jet air cruise.

He said one of the aims was to
give passengers ‘‘something they
will recognize,’’ bearing in mind
that on the ground they would be
exposed to some different foods
that may or may not please them,

There were seven flight atten-
dants on board, all hand-picked
by Canada 3000 chief executive
Angus Kinnear (one reason was
that none had booked off sick in
two years), plus a flight deck of
three, as well as two mechanics.

As in a sea cruise, it was safe,
comfortable, and perfect for single
travellers. :

One said she was surprised it
did not sell out, and ventured that

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tury (though nobody J know has

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“There exists a great local legend
‘recounting Lowry’s infamous treks

from his seaside. shack, across the’.

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timehe-returned:— often several

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sophomoric, about the homey,
small-town atmosphere inherent in

the local shops’ and establishments -

where they often call you by
name,

About the warmth of the
‘fireplace in-the Raven ona chill

* and windy night. Or the'smell of “

the kelp beds as you stroll past the

after the present group came home
and told of their adventures.
Hardouin’s hoping she’s right.

Mondrian. mansions and rickety « f

- cottages along Panorama. .
_ But I think I’ve made my point.
Or, at least, 1 hope I have, so as
to keep my neighbors placated.

‘that I live ina rental, — mo
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fence.

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