He was stationed in Puerto Rico, and he sailed on the USS Leahy DLG16. When they weren't steaming out in the ocean, the Leahy was docked at Norfolk, VA.
Here is a souvenir pillow from Puerto Rico. Isn't it beautiful? It goes perfectly with our chair.
He bought beer steins made in West Germany. He believes he bought these in Greece. The one on the left winds up and plays music.
While he was in Greece, he also bought handmade Greek vases. The ones on the left are made of spun copper.
My favorite items he bought were alabaster items handmade in Italy. Here are candlestick holders and a small birdbath with tiny doves around the edge of it. He bought these when they stopped at Naples, Italy.
My very favorite alabaster items he bought were two lamps. Here is a picture of one lit up. See how the pattern of the alabaster shows when the light is turned on. I just love the lamps!
They docked at the piers of Barcelona, Spain, and like all the other sailors, he felt compelled to go to a bull fight. Now, before anyone says anything about the cruelty of bull fights, I totally agree. I feel sorry for the bulls, too. Here is a large tapestry he brought back from Barcelona. It is huge and covers the entire length of the couch.
I think these are what they called banderillas.
I will never get to go to these places, so I'm glad he brought back souvenirs of his travels home with him. Now, I just have to figure out where I'm going to put them all.
Our little house in the hills of West Virginia is getting a little crowded.
