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and beyond learning that coal is £8 per ton and observing that there are no lighting resitrctions as in England, I know nothing about the place. The immunity of Paris from Zeppelin attack is popularly attributed to a good system of Anti aircraft defences, but I am inclined to think that it is the long overland journey which makes the voyage unpopular amongst Zeppelins, added to which of course is the undisputable fact that the Germans' principal hate is directed against England and not France. The only well known spot in Paris which I saw whilst driving through in the dark (we WERE permitted to have the blinds up in the taxi) was the site of the storming of the Bastille whereon is erected a monument and I fancy the French people sort of "mafick" here once a year.
The Paris, Lyon, Mediterranean Co.'s express is as fine as anything of its kind in England. The running is both smooth and fast and the dining car provides excellent meals at very reasonable cost. Marseilles is reached via Dijon, Lyon, Avignon, etc. in 14 hours and after a halt of half an hour a start is made eastward along the shores of the Mediterranean. This has been described as the most picturesque railway journey in the World, and it would certainly be hard to beat. La Ciotat and Toulon are passed within an hour or two from Marseilles butx it is not until you get along towards Cannes that what is generally known as the Riviera begins, and from here on to the Italian border no expense has been spared to make the district ideal for the worlds holiday seekers. Cannes, Cagne, Antibes, Nice, Ville Franchi, Monarco, Monte Carlo and Mento all have their special attract ions and judging by the immense hotels at all these places, the travellers appear to spread themselves well. Menton which is practically on the Italian border is my destination and here one of the largest hotels in the Riviera (The Cap Martin Hotel) is being used as a Convalescent Home for British Officers. Situated right at the