Canberra (CAG 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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cibjot... 74-'llnfe-X111 ,-e-'::::x:1:rvu.:v::::z.:s:r :mr - . 1 .W pm. ,, .. -...-M...mi,.gM,:,Tggg One of the impressive buildings in Izmir Was the NATO Headquarters of Command- er Land Southeast. In front of it Hy the flags of the NATO nations, so vitally linked together for mutual defense of the strategic Med. In striking contrast stand the ruins of ancient cities of early civilizations, which flourished around Izmir. We went by bus over rough roads to Ephesus and Pergamum to see the sites of old temples, famous theaters, and once-busy market places. Time had covered and more recently uncovered what had been. Again, by Way of contrast, Izmir boasts its commercial importance in its Interna- tional Fair, where each year in September nations of the competitive economic world show their Wares to near-Eastern buyers. We saw the buildings, the excitement of the fair we could measure only in the ex- pansiveness of the grounds. V---.... .. rl, ..,,.. , w.,,,,,,,sv-Kring'

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ll 5. 3 if rl 1 fl 4 3 al lei 4 I, if i l Turkish Delights Sightseeing is fine. With a camera in hand a bluejacket can always find a shot somewhere that will be of interest to the folks back home. A little information here and there about the events of history makes for more attractive conversation. Shopping too is all right. There is al- ways a gimmick to be purchased, some souvenir to be found. Sister Sue and Aunt Mary will appreciate the thoughts of them, expressed in the buying of some piece of tourist gear, But after the sightseeing and the shop- ping - a few pleasant hours with ship- mates eating and drinking are the require- ments of a good liberty. These could be sought at the Air Force's NGO Club or at some restaurant or bar ashore in Izmir. Oh, for a cold beer and shishkabab - and, later, perhaps, a few puffs on a Tur- kish water-pipe! ' E E E..