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Here and there an ancient grape vine winds upward past second and third story windows. And one, the undisputed patriarch, boasts a gnarled trunk of some twelve inches cir- cumference. It is here you come upon the good citizens of Dubrovnik. At this time of day most are housewives conversing animatedly in small stoop-sitting groups‘ seeking the cool of the narrow stone- shaded streets in sum- mer, the brief warmth of the passing sun in winter. And about them and beyond the children oc- cupy themselves with simple pursuits com- municated mainly through expression and motion. In the narrowest of lanes you find sur- prisingly large plants growing from window boxes, their impressive size indicating age made possible by loving care. Through the years she would be cruelly criticized for paying exhorbitant tribute to Constantinople. for not allowing the Orthodox Church to set foot within its gates, and for many other reasons that made it possible for her citizens to enjoy a prosperity in neutrality not unlike the Swiss Confederacy. By BILL HOLLENBECK DUBROVNIK, Yug« oslavia â€" It was mid- moming and I wished fervently it were some four hours earlier when the first rays of a summer sun had broken through the passes of the Dinaric Alps. It was before the first tour buses descended upon the Place and Pile Gates, disgorging their human cargoes who during the next few hours would not venture much further from each other than had been their situation en route. But. somehow they are not a problem here. Since they pretty much stick to the main thoroughfares and rampart walks you have all of the delightful side streets and alleyways to explore without congestion. What great moments it must recall in the long history of the little Republic of Dubrovnik (often called by its Italian name Ragusa). Moments of fear as the awesome power of the Turks plowed the Adriatic and the other Dalmation towns chose to resist invasion. And then complacency as she opted for complete in- dependence whatever the cost. A visit to Dubrovnik is much like one to a grand old manor run by a superb housekeeper and first rate staff. The streets are not only clean but the paving stones appear like hand-polished marble from the brushing of countless soles through hundreds of years. The protective stone ram- parts are among the best preserved you will find anywhere and a delight to walk upon. And the inhabitants, through pride of ownership‘ allow themselves to be outgoing TRAVEL Yugoslavia '-2 â€" THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. March 14‘ 1979 You can still buy yourself a March or April trip to sun spots for a late winter holiday before our Canadian summer arrives. Sunflight Holidays still has accommodation available in more than 50 hotels, apartments in Barbados and the Angelina. and Amerikanis cruises are even available for the March Break out of San Juan. There's a choice of one-week and twoâ€"week vacations in Acapulco. Antigua, Cozumel, Barbados, Freeport, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Jamaica, Nassau. San Juan. St. Lucia. Texas and Grand Caymen. Don't call Slinflight direct. All bookings must be made through a travel agent Aer Lingus and Quebecair in conjunction with’ Sunflight Holidays are offering charter returns from Toronto to Dublin. Belfast and Shannon from 3299 return You must book 30 days ahead, and you can make arrangements at the same time for low cost car rental, with Sunflight arranging your bookings for accommodation. Pipesmokers please note that American Airlines will no longer permit you to smoke on their aircraft. You'll have to switch to cigarettes for your trip. Already there‘s talk of a black market in gasoline coupons with an asking price of $2 a coupon. taking the price of a gallon of gas to $2.80. If rationing does begin. it will start April 1. The much publicized Airtrain service between Toronto and London has been temporarily suspended because too few passengers were using the service. Due to begin again on April 16, Airtrain is an excellent service for people unable to book flights in advance and needing to get to Britain in a hurry. The proposal to ration gasoline in the US could send many Canadians travel plans into a tailspint TRA VEI. CHA T By Anne Wanstall Travel Editor At noon the market is cleared away and the pigeons are fed. And from then on the sidewalk tables are set up and homo sapiens again take over far into the nights Dubrovnik should be among the pleasantest of memories in any case but if you would like the secret formula that worked so well for us in but a brief. precious, few hours span, it is Gino! Gino is the guide ex- traordinaire! A gen- tleman with the tongue of a poet. a joie de vivre, an acquaintanceship with every citizen of Dubrovnik. with a villa with rooms to rent, and an ability to shut up when there is no need for fur- ther chatter. and friendly, like the smiling artisan who turns out the delicately em- broidered blouses that make such a marvelous gift for yourself or others, or the little old lady in the market place who sells bottles of the purest lavender. or the engaging elder grappa maker who welcomes guests into his tiny cave crowded by musty oaken barrels and offers samples of his product in stemmed crystal Of course we bought a bottle. This particular formula. lightened by the use of aromatic herbs, is said to be effective against high blood pressure, heart trouble, stomach disorders, arâ€" thritis and migraine headaches. And besides it tastes so good! One of the most charming of the family- groups-within-a-family we visited the excellent restaurant Nada. We first met with the owner Monsieur Joseph in late morning over a slivovitz at which time my wife was presented with a gorgeous bouquet of carnations. After glan- cing at the menu we made reservations for later in the day â€" a decision we‘d later class in the category of pure genius. If you enjoy mussels (my wife is a fanatic on the subject) you will (as did she) go out of your mind! They‘re delicious. So was the huge lobster we shared, And we were served by a charming young lady who spoke the English language beautifully for the reason that she was indeed English. When we left the Nada we bade goodbye to all of the members of this family-within-a-family of Dubrovnik. It was like departing from the home of a good friend. They say that in the Town Square something is occupied with food all day long; In the morning it is the market. And it is interesting to note here that these are all small independant operators who, at one time when the government insisted they get a percentage on all sales, refused to co- operate by allowing the quality of their produce to fall off drastically. thus upholding the tradition of their ancestors and succeeding in negating the edict. Ken Ham. Talmage Avenue, Rich- mond Hill, stands beside the 57 and “2 pound sailfish he caught and entered in the Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament‘s Unlimited Division. He fished 4 days to take in the thnll of the "Big Apple" Sights, stores‘ parks museums and Broadway shows' Furs! departure dale Apnl 13m 5 days of touring colomal America plus a chance to try your luck and see an exciting show at the Atlantic City casmos' For your free copy of our new full color brochure, mail in the coupon today, or ask your local travel agent. Or just call (416) 294-5104. 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