Tallahatchie County (AVB 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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MALTA What a delight to return to the land of English-speaking people! Of all the liberty ports in the Mediterranean, Malta seems to take us- closest to her heart. The island is a God-forsaken rock with so little soil that ships used to pay their customs duty with a ton or two of black earth. Trees are a rarity, and to damage one is almost acapital offense. But, despite her eccentricities, Malta has always graciously extended her hand in welcome. Many of us have been invited into private homes and seated at the head of the family dinner table. We often take our Anglican heritage for granted, but the Maltese have proved time and again, that blood is thicker than water. ,f

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2 af' CANNES Unfortunately for the whitehat, the word got out long ago about the tourist dollar on the Riviera. With a pleasant smile, and a cheerful 'Bon Jour,' a greenback just might buy youacup of coffee. Necessity is the mother of in- vention, and our stalwarts are no exception. From St. Tropez to Monte Carlo we spread good cheer, and somehow managed to do it on a whistle and a song. One thing was evident to all hands. DeGaulle may want us out of France but the people don't. They just couldn't have been nicer.

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ATHENS Fountainhead of Western Civilization