Wabash (AOR 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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WE. l'EllN AU. l'll XLI 1 G-DAY from the land down under. The CANNONBALL visits the conti- nent, which is famous among money things. For its marsupials most notably the Koala and the Kangaroos. Australia is also known for its great beaches and vast outback. After 56 days out to sea and three paychecks to save up, USS WABASH moored for a well deserved six days visit. We visit Perth! Freemantle of Western Australia that had the distinction of being in a group of cities, born from a British Penal colony rather, in 1829 a group of British individuals settle here to establish a self-governing body known as the Swan River colony. Today, Perthflfreemantle is home to one of the largest con- centration of people next to Sydney. The people are warm, caring and will even invite you over to eat dinner over their house. The weather isn't so bad either while we're there enjoying ourselves in the sun and away from the water for a change. Therefore, if you ever have the chance to visit any country in the world. Please go to Australia and you won't be disappointed. Pl'll'l'll

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HONG KONG Hong Kong was and is indeed one of those ports where you just don't have enough time to see all you want to see. When a sailor comes to a more port like Hon K h ' g ong, t e adrenaline pumps through your body and he can't wait to get off of the ship just to take part in the sightseeing and shopping that Hong Kong is' known world wide for. Shopping is one of the big activities that a sailor spends his time doing, as he travels around trying to find that special something for him lf f se or or his loved ones back home. Some of the items to buy range from the less ex e ' ' ' p nslve, custom made suits, to more expensive electronics. The huge city has many attractions that catch your e e immed' t l f y v 13 e y a ter walking into the streets. Hong Kong is a place of adventure and intrigue. IIUNG KUNG