Briscoe (DD 977) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1993

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PALMA DE MALLORCA JULY 27-31 Mallorca, a sunny Mediterranean paradise situated 100 miles Southeast of the Spanish mainland, is world-renown for its beautiful man-made pearls. These pearls, which are fabricated out of the same materials an oys- ter uses to generate its jewels through natu- ral processes, have earned Mallorca the nick- name, Pearl of the Mediterranean. Palma, the capital of Mallorca, is located at the innermost point of a wide bay along Ma- llorca ' s southern coast. Although Palma is a modern city, it has preserved its historical structures, many of which were built during the reign of King James II. Over the years as the city ' s population grew, modern buildings were built, in terrace fashion, to conserve space in the booming metropolis. One of the more impressive structures lo- cated on the outskirts of Palma was Bellver castle, the 16th century residence of King James II, which provided a spectacular view of the city. To the east of the castle, stood La Seo, a majestic, gothic cathedral located next to the Royal Palace, La Almudaina. The cathedral was built in 1230 and displays one of the largest rose windows (11m) in Europe. Inside the cathedral, located above the altar, hangs what is said to be the original crown of thorns. During Briscoe ' s port visit, two groups of sailors traveled back in history to dine at a medieval feast with a king and queen who were hosting a Jousting Tournament at El Corte Mai. As the cremen were served large turkey drumsticks and goblets of wine, they were entertained by actors who reenacted a jousting match. With battle lances leveled, two knights mounted on horseback charged each other, in a duel to the death. Once dis- mounted, the knights began fighting with swords to determine the victor. The action packed evening concluded with a Broadway type show, staged at Corte Mai ' s theater. While on liberty, the crew discovered two fun-filled gathering places that reminded them of home. The first and most popular was the Daiquiri Palace, a local club which was located near the scenic beaches of Ma- galluf. The second, the Carousel, was popu- lar among Briscoe ' s Chief Petty Officers who cheered for the United States ' Team as they watched the Barcelona Summer Olympic games on tv. Some of the local Spanish cuisine ranged from tapas (little sandwiches) to comida del mar (seafood). Local stores offered a wide selection of Spanish souvenirs ranging from traditional flamenco dolls and handmade lin- ens to modern leather goods and swords. As Briscoe departed Palma, the crew ' s spir- its were high as each crew member remi- nisced about the wonderful times they had enjoyed on the island paradise of Mallorca. r



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