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Wh idfle esiopd ADEN, the first of our fuel only stops lies on the shore of the Gulf of Aden near the southern end of the Red Sea. It is non liberty in nature. Our appraisal had to be across 50 feet of sea water, nonetheless it proved a very pleasant experience. Then to business, with our fantail assuming the air ofa teeming native bazaar and attired in the traditional Fez of the country, the for you a special price contingent lay aft to- pit American Wit against an Arabian Shrewdness carried down through the centuries. From the tons of beau- tiful rugs, leather work, and woodcarvings we acquired, one can only surmise that Young America had made its point. 0-ur tanks full, we said goodbye to Aden steaming up the Red Sea, through the beautiful city of Suez and into the canal called very rightly one of the wonders of the world. Its long straightaways, gentle turns and even stone-lined banks made it one of the high points of the trip. Finally to the Mediterranean end of the Canal. PGRT SAID was our second whistle stop. As we steamed up the main street we knew we were nearing home. Large neon signs struck our eyes bearing such welcome greetings as Buy Johnny Walker's and Vacation in the Swiss Alps. Large beautiful buildings and parks combined to give Port Said an air no American city could duplicate. 'One had only to admire the broad, straight, palm-lined streets, giving way to a shaggy camel and its ancient two-wheeled cart to realize the wondrous paradox that is Egypt. Another milestone past and with happy anticipations of Athens and the Riviera while still retaining a great admira- tion for the Arabian peoples we humbly took our leave. GIBRALTAR. A jutting fortress guarding the entrance to the Mediterranean at which we stopped for fueling purposes and a brief period of liberty, was this town. It was quite small but had a hospitable air. The town was taking her morning breather upon our arrival but it swiftly came to life, opening its curio shops and taverns for the sailor trade. The usual purchasing of souvenirs and whistle wetting were carried out to the fullest. The best buy seemed to be the fourteen day clocks and many sailors returned to the ships laden with the large boxes containing the clocks. The liberty party, satisfied with her brief rest on dry land, returned to the ship with swift feet in order to commence the last leg of the journey homeward. As we departed from the rock the camera cuties captured a few last minute snaps of the gigantic spectacle The ship was lashed down for heavy weather and the Cotten in company with DesD1v 502 headed west to meet the heavy seas of the Atlantic and the welcome arms of the Continental Limits of the United States 7 7 i
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THE ROCK CHANGING THE GUARD BERMUDA Situated approximately 700 miles due east of South Carolina is the famous honeymoon isle of Bermuda. Although not a scheduled port of call it was decided that we would make afueling stop here due to rough weather in the Atlantic. Due to the fact that we arrived late and the Weather was bad, the day afforded little or no pictures for the camera bugs. Among the things of interest that were to be seen Were the Devil's Hole, the Crystal Caves, the perfume factory and the various places of entertainment. Night life on the Whole was poor here as almost all of the larger hotels and clubs were closed to enlisted personnel. However, under the conditions, a fairly good time was had by the majority of those who Went on the beach, y
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