Stop in for a cup of coffee

71340Duster said
On June 14, two Lebanese Shiite Muslim gunmen hijacked TWA Flight 847, carrying 153 passengers and crew, including many Americans. In response, USS Nimitz cancelled a visit to Livorno, Italy, and was ordered to steam at flank speed to the eastern Mediterranean, off the coast of Lebanon, where it remained until August.

And I had tour tickets to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, was getting ready to pull into port when we were suddenly hauling *** the other way, oh well!

Never ever make plans when on the med. I got lucky in 87 we were on a MARG and in toulon for two months with the French. Took a months leave and me and a friend just winged it to Paris. Pretty funny the div officer askes where we staying, no Fing idea sir. Had to check in with the US embassay once a week and give them updates.