Manley (DD 940) - Naval Cruise Book

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To reach the ibove listed ones, take electric trains and ask for tickets to the desired beach. There is also a beautiful beach across the river CCaparicaD but to reach it requires a trip on the ferry C15 minutesl and then a trip by bus C10 minutesl. The cost of trips and swim ing is very expensive. OTHER GENERLL, QND, Usfxfjui ,lNlf0IQM,T.Tl01Q In Lisbon one can see American, French, Spanish, German and Portuguese movies. All movies are shown with their original sound tracks and with Portuguese subtitles, Sunday Bull Fights are held from Easter through October. Eight different bulls are usually fought by Portuguese, Spanish and Mexican fighters during the show which lasts from 1700 to l930. Fares into the areana cost from 31,05 tO 33.15. In hotels, restaurants, bars and night clubs, where bilb include a 102 service charge, extra tipping is not obli- gatory. lt is customary, however, to tip an additional 2 or 3 escudos when the bill exceeds 2500 escudos. For taxi drivers, barbers, messenger boys, etc., a tip of l escudo C35 centsl should be sufficient. Otherwise, the general custom of tipping l0Z is followed. DONWTS Donft be boisterous. Don't skylark. Don't get tight. Por- tuguese never do. Shops are not money changers and do not know exchange value. Use Portuguese money. Don't haggle too long on prices. Reduction are practically immediate or never. Don't stand in the aisles on street cars. If no seats, stand in the rear or in front. Don't insist on more than four in a taxi. This is a strict law. Don't jaywalk downtown. Wait for traffic police signals. Don't get into political discussions. This is a benevolent government. Don't argue with the taxi meters. 0n extended trips out of central city establish a firm price with the taxi driver be- fore entering the cab. Don't pick the flowers or walk on the grass in public parks. Don't smoke in museums, public his- torical buildings, movies, or theaters. Donft be amorous on the streets. It offends Portugal's dignity.

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'Y' -'W' ' V. .nn TOUR? LHP RQINTS 0F INTEREST The following are believed to be some of the mein points of interest for naval personnel visiting Lisbon: The Castle of St. Georgeg St. Vincentfs Church, the Old City, Armaments Museum, Aqueduct of the Free Waters, Porliement House, Estrela Church, National Museum of Ancient Art, Coach Museum, Monastery cf the Jeronimosg Tower of Belemg Mofre Convent Palace, irribids Beach, Quelux National Pel- aceg and the villages of Estril ind Sintra. Information pamphlets and guide booklets may be obtained from the U.S. Naval Attechesfs Gffice. gttuss ,AND p Hofrsts There are no typical American dance halls in Lisbon. The popular night clubs are the following: Nine, Negresco, Galga, Tokay and Wonder Bar Cin Estrill. Lisbon night clubs open about 2300 and close at 3 or A oYclock in the morning. They have a cover charge of about 25 escudos f3l.00j or n minimum.chsrge of 50 escudos fS2.00D. Like night clubs in other countries, many are 'clip joints' and prices should be ascertained before ordering. Most clubs have e smell floor show, usually with Spanish Dancers. Portuguese brandy and beer are cheap and even whiskey is reasonable on American night club standards. The British mbdssy operates an organization for en- listed men called the British Seamenfs Institute where genes such as billiards, table tennis, cards and chess may be played, and where food end drink at low prices may be ob- tained. The below are the recommended hotels in and around Lisbon Hotel Florida Hotel Palacio CEstorill Hotel Atlontico CEstorill Hotel Avenida Palace Victoria Hotel BEACHES There are a number of beaches along the coast of Lis- bon to Estoril, such as Cakias, Garcavelos, Estoril, etc.

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. V vi.. 1- ' 'pw ' I nf, A g DOYS Most Portuguese understand French, Spanish and some English. When speaking English speak distinctly and slowly, using simple words. If, even with patience, this fails, try print- ing, particularly with taxi drivers. Be courteous. Good I manners are expected and are impressive. Greet a clerm and say thank you afterwards. Wear uniforms properly and smart- ly. Remove your hat in museums, churches and shrines. Expect nslightn jostling in a crowd. Keep moving on side- walks. A crowd may form to admire your uniform and give the police trouble. Respect a Portuguese girl sitting alone at a table in a sidewalk cafe. It is most rude to speak to her for Portuguese girls are never permitted to go out alone with a man, day or night. A few families have become Amer- icanized and permit such, but a lone girl is never molested. Regarding purchases. Count your change and check with the salesman if in doubt. Once completed, forget it. SHOPPING The hours of shopping are 0900 to l300 and 1500 to 1900. The main shopping centers of Lisbon are concentrated in the downtown districts known as BAIXA and CHIADO. In Portugal, Americans are generally most interested in s buying the following: Gold and silver filigree workg watche Cork ice buckets and other cork ncveltiesg Madeira and local embroidery, chinawareg figurines and tiles. YUCAEULLRY. OE Numbers - Numeros Cnoomerroshl 0 - zero Czayroj 6 - seiz Qseyshl l - um Coongb 7 - sete Csetl 2 - dois Qdoyshl 8 - oito Coytul 9 - nove fnohvel 3 - tres Ctrayshl A - quetro Ckwatrul 10 - dez Cdeshl 5 - cinco Csinkul 0 3