John Rodgers (DD 983) - Naval Cruise Book

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0 tober 28-November Left: a beautiful window from a Palau church. Below: This natural rock for- mation, known as the bear , is a local claim to fame and tourist attraction. 9 Below left: It is a custom for local vil- lagers to gather in this courtyard ev- ery evening, sometimes for more than an hour, to walk and chat. That's one way to save on the phone bill. Below: Beautiful natural scenery is one rea- son there's a Club Med in La Madda- lena, although it was closed during our visit, as the water tended to be a wee bit chilly. 1 .ei Q ff fig 5' .,..,. E .. ..l.s.... ......-V .- ' 87

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LA MADDALENA 3 La Maddalena, Sardinia is located on the beautiful Costa Esmeralda, or Em- erald Coast, of Sardinia. This region is known for its excellent pastas, and lit- tle fishing villages and ancient towns full of artistic woven articles. La Mad- dalena is actually a small archipelago, and many JR ,sailors took the available boats to explore neighboring villages like Palau. While in La Maddalena, JOHN RODGERS hosted a group of Italian students from the Scuolla Sotto Ufficiali, or Petty Officer School, who had seen the sleek lines of JOHN RODGERS as she entered. The stu- dents were particularly enthralled with our modern, computer-enhanced bridge and engineering plant. They carried away with them a Welcome Aboard pamphlet translated intO Italian, as well as a touch of American hospitality. Above: JOHN RODGERS moored alongside USS ORION, LTJG Andre greets the Italian students as theY cross the quarterdeck.

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BA RC LONA Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain. A spread-out city ringed by snow- less mountains, it is one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean. From this city, Hannibal assembled his men and elephants and commenced his march to strike at Rome. Barcelona is also where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella re- ceived Columbus in 1493, when he an- nounced his discovery of the new world. A replica of his ship, the Santa Maria, is on display here near the Plaza de Paz, where a statute is erected to his memory. Clockwise from right: The XO snapped this photo of a street band during his walk through the city, LT Hargadon at- tempts to add a personal touch to this modern sculpture in the Barrio Gotico fGothic Quarterjp A close up of sculpture a bit less modern, killer whale at the Barcelona aquarium. :. f' 53 , ,, i. E, ,L--. fi v --. 1,, J, I, 3. s t , P I l I Q , ,-wg .. ........-N.,-, ...4.,...,..4-sf-l,...--.0 ----e....-.-r-..2.:.:...s.....4-..- - -,-.4......,..,--,L--...N.,.:......,,.,, .,.......1.a..f f .,.. ,, ,. . . ,