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MEXICO if x zrmn io CITfl h L f ■ In San Diego it was only a short trip across the border into Mexico. Tijuana was famous for her bull fights, night clubs, Jai-Alai and souvenirs. Lower right, the ship sails into the sunset and the gateway to the Far East. California and Tijuana Southern California is rich in the traditions of the pioneer days of the early west, and many relics are to be found in the museums which are housed in the missions scattered along the countryside. These Spanish style build- ings show the influence of the era when California was a part of the Mexican empire. Balboa Park and zoological gardens were an attractive sight and aside from the settings of the native vegetation, there was a very complete collection of animals from every part of the world. The warm California sun and the good beaches made swimming a pleas- ant part of our visit. Mission Beach, with its surf and amusement park, offered on afternoon of relaxation. Most of the crew, however, decided to go south of the border, down Ti- juana way. It was a short drive from San Diego, and no trouble to clear through customs at the border. We saw a real Spanish bull fight, and felt the excitement of a real jai- alai game. Of course, we visited the souvenir shops which lined the streets, buying everything from huaraches and serapes to alligator hand bags. The ship was bustling with activity during those final days in the United States. Many supplies and necessary equipment had to be procured; things vital to a potential combat ship. And so, after a pleasant liberty and final preparations, we again departed from the United States.
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The Pacific ocean was a welcome change to us. Accustomed to the habitually rough Atlantic, the calm water of the Pacific was an unexpected relief. The weather was warm and clear, sun- bathing took over our spare time and every available space on deck was occupied. As we entered Pearl Harbor, we passed the mast of the USS Arizona, all that is visible of the ship still sunken at its anchor- age. The flag flies from the mast twenty- four hours a day, in memory of those men who went down with her on December 7 1941. Although we expected the tra- ditional hula girl welcome, we were not too disappointed by the Navy band which greeted us on the pier (upper left). For liberty there was Waikiki Beach. We felt like bona fide tourists, lolling on the beach in front of the lush Royal Hawaiian Hotel (center). Nerriccio, D ' - Amico, Taylor, Damanti and V •; t» Levine pose for a picture with famous Diamond Head in the background. After basking in the sun all day, we quenched our thirsts at Don the Beach- comber ' s. Going native we tried such dishes as maki-maki (dolphin) and poi. There were tours of the island and a visit to the Dole pineapple plantation. All too soon, however, with the sound of the soft breezes in the palm trees, the glistening moon on the ocean and the strumming of the ukeleles in our ears, we bid a fond aloha to this ancient tropical paradise.
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