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August 21, 2002 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: European Family Vacation Packing Round 1.When visiting London, England, take the family to watch the changing of the guard at BUCKINGHAM PALACE. 2. This city is home to Europe's version of Disneyland. PARIS 3. This mysterious group of rough-cut rocks is arranged in two concentric circles. STONEHENGE. 4. If you want to take a stab at spotting the Loch Ness Monster you need to go to SCOTLAND. 5. Number 10 Downing Street is perhaps the most famous address in this city. LONDON 6. This high-speed rail links Britain to Europe. CHUNNEL Picture: Ancient building on top of a hill Departure Round 1.What country are you likely to see a Croque Monsieur on the menu? FRANCE 2. If you love fireworks, be sure to vacation on the west end of Lake GENEVA in August. 3. This Austrian city is birthplace of musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. SALZBURG 4. You can explore the catacombs along the Appian Way in ITALY. 5. Tennis buffs flock to LONDON each June for Wimbledon. Picture: fountains in front of large steel structure On Tour 1. This country's walking trails pass through Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons National Parks. WALES 2. Knowing a few words of Flemish will help your kids in this country. BELGUIM 3.If you're on vacation in Switzerland and looking at the Zeitglockenturm what city are you in? BERN 4. Tivoli is this city's combination garden and amusement park. COPENHAGEN 5. Stockholm is home to the world's first OPEN-AIR museum. 6. The massive Deutsches Museum is a star attraction at this German city. MUNICH 7. For a relaxing vacation, check out the numerous thermal baths along the Danube River in BUDAPEST Picture: men running with bulls 8. The curious activity called wadlopen can be seen or undertaken in this country. NETHERLANDS 9. The sport of CURLING originated in Scotland. The game peice is called a stone. 10. Much of this country's early histories was recorded in a series of 'sagas'. ICELAND 11. Taking in the scenery around Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula means you're visiting IRELAND . 12. If you are sightseeing on the Golden Lane you will be visiting which city? PRAGUE Bonus Question One This Medieval fortress is one of Norway's most popular attractions. AKERSHUS Bonus Question Two In which section of the map of Norway is Oslo found? Area 5 Picture: leaning tower Slide Show 1. This cluster of ancient ruins is certainly the most famous site in Athens, Greece. ACROPOLIS 2. The entire family will love the view from this Paris landmark. EIFFEL TOWER 3. The annual running of the bulls is a spectacle held every July in this Spanish town. PAMPLONA 4. Italian physisist GALILEO conducted experiments from the top of Pisa's leaning tower. Clues for next destination: Umbrella Flannel shirts Espresso maker Fish cook book |