Salem (CA 139) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Seo, Cathedral of Palma. W if Z 'Q by ,M If-.tx xx Days before our arrival in Palma we had determined who would rate the first liberty. Next to Villefranche four home while in the Medl Palma is far and away the SALEM's top liberty town. In a way it's difficult to explain the popularity of the city. By actual fact, it has fewer attractions than many of our other ports of call. But cer- tainly one appeal of the town is its reasonable price list on souvenir items. All lace, embroidered goods, clothing, and leather products were excellent buys and nearly everyone tried a glass of champagne at seventy-five cents per bottle. On the other hand those who found themselves ashore after dark dis- covered that prices in many of the night spots around town were more nearly at a state-side level. Floorshows were outstanding, though, particularly those featuring authentic Spanish dancers, and few begrudged the cost. High spot of our stay there was a bullfight, staged at the local arena as a courtesy to the visiting Americans. Other attractions of the town included the Cathedral of Palma and the Mediterraneo Hotel. The cathedral, an outstand- ing example of Gothic architecture, houses thorns, reputedly true relics from Christ's crown of thorns. The hotel, a favorite with the tourists, was visited by many to try its famous chateau briand with all the trimmings . . . at the outrageous price of a dollar and a half. E -l Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands 'Kg sift?-4 The port and center of town from the western outskirts Iaime I, conqueror of the Moors 28 29 JUNE Jl WID 242 you S26 21 Officers' landing at Lonio Dock.

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1. -zi- Nice, the Queen city of the French Riviera is located a few km. from Ville. First view of the city from the Moyenne Cornish reveals the graceful con- tour of the sparkling beach bordered on the left by the azure waters of the Mediterranean, and on the right' by verdant palms and the Promenade Des Anglais. Along the Boulevard are located such mag- nificent structures as the Hotel Ruhl, the Casino, and the Hotel Negresco. At night, multi-colored lights transform the Promenade into a fairy land of bril- liance. Beyond the boulevard, lies the business and night life section. Here, sidewark cafes, night clubs and shops are intermingled amid the narrow streets. The Plantation and Monte Cristo can be lo- cated With ease by trailing the liberty bound crew of the SALEM. The Avenue de Victoire provides a store for any type of shopper from the mere souvenir hunter to the home furnisher. Modes of transporta- tion from motor scooter to horse drawn buggies can be found in any section of the city - Although Ville- franche is the home of the SALEM, Nice never ceases to provide a magnetic attraction for the liberty party. Villefranche, France III Tnur nf Nine Willa IID Sidewalk cafe. What a life! SUN MON YU! 1 U I. Y ww thu ut 3,1 2 3 l S 6 1 8 9 I0 I1 J Nearly everybody rides a bike. Check those cars. Panorama of the Riviera