Cascade (AD 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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+ ■ One of the most famous works of architecture in the world is the Leaning Tower of Pisa . Its original purpose was to house the Cathedral bells, an architec- tural practice typical of that period, which kept them separate from the Cathedral. We found it exactly as we had visioned it. The Cathedral was most impressive with its many paintings depicting the saints and telling the life of Christ from the Annunciation to the Ascension. The most fascinating attraction was not the tower, nor the Cathedral but the Baptistry. Again apart from the Cathedral and not at all in keeping with our concept of a baptistry. Completely round with the double dome, it was built with two distinct styles, Romanic in the first floor and Gallery and Gothic in the three upper stories. This double dome creates perfect acoustics with- in. Our guide chanted a four note chord, and the music resounded from the dome as if sung by a choir of fifty. All three are products of the medieval times that still hold the attention of the modern tourist and incite him to marvel. TOWER BELLS k xs THE BAPTISTRY

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OPERATIONS I CKPT ' N MACS JIFFY SERVICE c GAS STATION ' AIR MAIL REFUELING AT SEA