John Rodgers (DD 983) - Naval Cruise Book

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GAETA, ITALY After lea ing Beirut for tfie final time, we transitted to Gaeta for a ten day IMAV uith the USS PUGET SOUXD. the Sixth Fleet Flagship. Most of the crew took this oportunit - to call their families in the states and let them know evei -thing was OK after our adventures on the gunline. Many of us traveled up to Rome to -isit the many splendors of antiquity-. The Coliseum, the Sistine Chapel. St. Peter ' s and Trivoli Fountain were all on the itineran, ' for our tours. Some crew members were also fortunate enough to attend the Pope ' s weekly blessing from his window overlooking St. Peter ' s Square. Closer to Gaeta. we enjoyed the sights of this small seaside town, shopped at the Naples Exchange, gorged ourselves on pasta and seafood, and just relaxed, knowing we would soon be returning home.

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The Trevi Fountain Sistine Chapel Ceiling One of many ancient relics of Rome.