Benham (DD 796) - Naval Cruise Book

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Shellback or Pollywog ? XO briefs in after ready room

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Cupola of St. Peter ' s Olympic Stadium — Rome

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FRANCE Variety is certainly the keynote in fronce. Places to visit and things to do were unlimited. Cities and towns visited were Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Grasse and of course Paris. Nice is referred to as the Capitol of the Cote d ' Azur and ten minutes to the east of Golfe Juan, our anchorage, was Cannes. In both cities the food was superb and the shops offered fine goods, although they were priced rather high. The principal attraction at Monte Carlo is its world famed gambling cosino and in Grasse many men bought delicate perfumes right from the factory. For those who could afford the trip, Paris offered ploys, sights and night life beyond comparison. The countryside, inland, was quite interesting with visits to quaint villages such OS Vence and Tourettes. All around we could smell jasmine, on ingredient of the fine perfumes. It Is said that one visit leads to another and for many of the men this will certainly hold true. France cannot be overexaggerrated. We were nearing home, but there were few who would not have enjoyed several more days liberty in which to enjoy more completely that, which this wonderful country hod to offer. 2. fi IJ : i III Princess Palace — Monaco Gay Paree The Anchorage at Cannes