Dennis J Buckley (DDR 808) - Naval Cruise Book

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MFRENCH RIVIERA BLONDES, beaches and beer. Liberty was never like this! The big thing to be said of liberty in Southern France is it's won- derful - but a bit expensive ifadiscrimina- tion isn't used. Miles and miles of wonder- ful sandy beaches, in a wonderful climate, with Bikini clad beauties galore. A knowledge of French language was not required or expected from these people. A smile was your passport. The paddle- boats, the magnum sized bottles of beer, the wonderful French hospitality will long be remembered. Even the daily swim call was unusual, but was looked forward to by all hands. Here on the French Riviera the BUCKLEY sailors proved themselves to be men of versatility. Cognac consumed elbow to millionaires, or the last drink before expiration of liberty in some small waterfront saloon. France's famed side- walk cafes were in abundance and the food and service were unsurpassable. If the country comprising -the Riviera was any indication, France had obliterated all signs of World War Il. Her facilities and buildings were as modern as those of the United States. Poverty and hard times are no part of the life these people live. France is a very proud country and has much to be proud of. There will be many BUCKLEY wives, sweethearts, mothers and daughters sporting the fine scent of French perfume. Perfume seemed to be the largest seller to American tourists. The finest perfumes in the world can be found here at the most reasonable prices. Prob- ably second in demand was the Bikini bathing suits - rather expensive consid- ering the amount of material in them - butstill attractive!! 4,000 Francs for good perfume, 2,400 Francs for Bikinis - but what the devil - we may never' visit this world famous resort again. lnsofar as ancient history, is concerned, the Riviera seemed somewhat slighted. Outside of being the stomping grounds of Joan of Arc, there isn't much to say along the history line. A All hands were reluctant to depart from this vacation land of kings, millionaires and American sailors, but movement or- ders cannot be ignored - so - so long to sunny France and their charming people - all hands sincerely hope that the day will come when we may again gaze upon your beauties. H

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RIGHT-Oh A poriion of one of The Riviera beaches a'l' r LEFT-Paddleboai' coxswains on 1'he French Riviera. Cannes, France.