Pawcatuck (AO 108) - Naval Cruise Book

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i . During the tour of Damascus We visited also the Tomb of Salladin and the house of Ananias. We considered our tour into Syria the most pictur- esque of all and returned with many souvenirs from a land Whose history begins at the threshold of civiliza- tion. I PARIS We left Marseilles, France on the night train and ar- rived in Paris the next morning. Late November was not the right time of the year for a tour of Gay Paree, especially after coming from sunny Italy. Paris was cold and foggy and We couldn't see the top of the Eiffel Tower. Things looked pretty gloomy but we didn't let the weather keep us from enjoying ourselves. A brisk walk to the Louvre Art Museum after a few cognacs and even the Mona Lisa seemed to be a little happier than usual. Venus de Milo still doesn't have arms and she really should Wear something in that sort of weather. Notre Dame stands as a beautiful and pure example of the gothic cathedrals of France. Its interior is par- tially illuminated by light coming through one of the most beautiful stained glass Windows ever made. Our tour took us on a round of night clubs, the first night and on the second we saw the famous Folies Bergeref' The Palace of Versailles is a Wonder of elegance and decorative art but the beauty of the gardens was lost in the misty atmosphere. On the last night We ate in a little restaurant on the left bank of the Seine. In this section we met quite a few students. A student in Paris is defined as a person with no visible means' of support, and Who is willing to share anything with you, even your money. Of course we saw the Arch de Triomphe, the Champs Elysee, Napoleon's Tomb, and many other wonderful attractions, but we believe it would be better to make our next tour of Paris in the Spring. v f7f.?T'?

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