Newman K Perry (DDR 883) - Naval Cruise Book

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s, f Aranci, Sardinia After our initial introduction to the Sixth Fleet and its operating procedure, we were prepared for a few days respite, but didnit expect anything like Aranci. It was quiet and peaceful enough, too much so for the men who had been at sean. We did enjoy 3 cansv of Bud apiece and provided our own entertainment at a beach party, by swim- ming, and playing softball among the rocks. It was here that the wardroom softball team swung into action and defeated the enlisted opposition, for the first of many such vic- tories. This game, however, was a real up- hill battlev all the way, especially from second to third base since the latter was situated on a mound. No Hard Top Mail Call 4 4 l H, W, 1 l 1 l Fishing Fleet Rocky Place Home Sweet Home l ,ri

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l i I n F I s V lun '....' ff,.'1lzilI'li1lnm1ln,1,:n it 1 . No Gas Gibraltar, B. C. C. Gateway to the Mediterranean-the Rock of Gibraltar which was one of the famous Pillars of Hercules, is a most imposing sight as it comes looming up on a misty summer,s morn. Since it was our first port of call, after a hectic ten day crossing of the Atlantic, we were all very anxious to set foot on land, even though it was only a rock. Entertainment in Gibraltar was lean, but 5 y 'E 5. QM .. quad' Liberty Bound the monkeys, tunnels, and fortifications were of interest. We will never forget the narrow little streets and quaint houses and shops. Although Gibv has an area of only two square miles, it enjoys a prestige greatly out of proportion to its size, for it commands one of the two entrances t-o the Mediterranean Sea. Church of Stf Ahdrews

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The French Riviera Ah Cannes! The Miami Beach of Europe! Bikini bathing suits, gambling casinos, and places like Tony,s, Maxime,s, The Jungle, and the Normandie. On each of our three visits there was ample opportunity and facility for recreation and entertainment. The sports enthusiasts participated in baseball and basketball games, as well as tennis matches. The more arefinedv found sightseeing and shopping attractive, there being a wide range of ob- jectsv to View and buy for a price. All hands took advantage of the wonderful beaches, excellent swimming, and lovely scenery- both terrain and french speaking. Nice, the largest city on the Riviera, was only an hours ride from Cannes by bus or train. Situated on the B-ai des Angesv this highly frequented summer and winter re- sort is famous the world over, and justly so! With a bathing beach all along the fabulous avenue Promenade des Anglaisv, numerous parks and gardens, and many places of enter- taipment, this city easily lives up to its name. Only twelve miles east of Nice is the smallest country in the world, but certainly not the least famous. Within an area of only .59 square miles and a population of twenty- one thousand the tiny country of Monaco proudly boasts that its chief industry is gambling and that its citizens pay no taxes. All the expense of government is borne by the revenue from the gambling casinos, the most famous and productive of which is the casino of Monte Carlo. This casino has over three thousand employees of which five hun- dred are croupiers, who attend school during the off-season, and, as some of us discovered, they learn their lessons well. Sunshine Boys Riviera ' Oh La, La! 3 Interesting