John Rodgers (DD 983) - Naval Cruise Book

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Uruguay Uruguay was another one-stop country and Monlivideo was the port of choice. Modern and very European, the atmosphere of the city was vibrant and alive. Economically developed, Uruguay offered sidewalk cafes, jewelry, and outstanding value on leather goods. Far left: Month ideo boasted huge bronze sculptures, such as this one in the center of the old part of the cit commemorating the heroes of the resolution. ■ ■$ H . ■•-■- ' ' ---- 11 . ' t ' rowds gathered i.ni iii i in n -itir.ii iqoarc of Muutlildcc .u noontime i n-i.i . drtaft I l|l|l II I III II unci cnjo the ' -• ' II ■ Inn. ill Right: Leather Luki Is were c cr» where iind sailors took .nli .mi. m. nf the cnnipetilitc pricing. IikmI Montivldcan models OM I the man asuiliihlc st lcv

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Argentina T JOHN RODGERS turned northward out of the Strait of Magellan and back into the Atlantic Ocean. From this point, every mile steamed took us a little closer to home. The next stop was Bahia Blanca. Argentina, where the pampas meets the sea. The wide open grasslands of this South American ranch country were a sharp contrast to the mountains of Peru and Chile. Right: Unscheduled load test. Tides up to 18 feet left the JOHN RODGERS RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) high and dry in less than one hour. The boatswain mates took full advantage of the dry dock opportunity and reported the bilges were drained and lines tested • ' SAT ' . The last supper in Argentina. Gringo gaucho wannabe ' s enjoy superb beef cuisine in one of the many fine restaurants in downtown Bahia Blanca. A burned out grain elevator, aftermath of a not-so-recent grain explosion, greeted JOHN ROGERS at the pier in Bahia Blanca. JO

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Brazil Ipanema Beach, one of many popular beaches in Rio Sugar Loaf, Pao de Acucar, is a popular tourist attraction For UNITAS 34-94, the best was definitely saved for last. JOHN RODGERS paid a four day visit to Rio de Janeiro (04 - 08 Nov) and a three day visit in Fortaleza ( 15 - 17 Nov). Nightlife, superb cuisine, beautiful beaches, landmarks, and scenery made Brazil the favorite liberty stop in South America. Often called the most beautiful city in the world , Rio more than lived up to its reputation. Sun, surf, the swaying of bikini-clad girls, the swing of samba, and the local attitude of No problemo and let ' s party on the beach , almost made everyone forget the four months of intensive at sea operations, endless sea and anchor details, ceremonies, and 20 hour days. Corcovado Christ statue, Rio ' s most famous landmark First impression of Rio de Janiero 32