Greenwich Bay (AVP 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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Q Rhodes Arriving at this virtual paradise in the Mediterranean, we spent three cayg exploring the flower - bedecked i sl e , There were many points of interest on Rhodes within walking distance from the boat landing. Biggest attraction was the old walled city with its fortress and d-rep moat surrounding. In the modern part oftown we combed the shopping district and the comfortable restaurants facing the harbor. The unhurried citizens and awarm, lazy sun helped produce an zir of leirsure that is seldom, if ever, ex- perienced in America. l Wait'l1 you get to Bahrain, Chief. There 's a guy there named Diamond Jim , , A cement parachute . i 'P-vw fl

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