Dale (CG 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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ALICANTE, SPAIN ALICANTE, SPAIN Alicante, a resort city of over 250,000 residents, is located on Spain ' s Costa del Sol , or Sun Coast and is a main tourist spot in Northern Europe. A Medieval cas- tle overlooking the harbor is a stark contrast to the modern city below. The beautiful beaches attracted many who swam, played frisbee, or just soaked up the sun. In the city, boutiques and specialty shops gave all a chance to purchase gifts and mementos. Other nearby cities such as historic Valencia, lively Be- nidorm, and relaxing Campello were also visited by crewmembers during our stay. Alicante ' s McDo- nald ' s restaurant was the most pop- ular locale, giving the crew a little taste of home and familiar sur- roundings. Those who partook of the jeep safari tour, witnessed some of Spain ' s unseen countryside and wildlife.

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IZMIR, TURKEY IZMIR, TURKEY Izmir Turkey on the Aegean coast was a surprise to the entire crew. The name and location didn ' t sound too prom- ising to anyone. We pulled into the harbor to anchor fully expecting to find an old dusty town reminiscent of the Cas- bah, but instead got first glimpse of a modern, vibrant city of over a million inhabitants, bordered by pine and oak covered mountains. Many North African and Middle Eastern tourists come to shop and trade in Izmir ' s immense bazaars. The seem- ingly endless chain of gold, brass, copper, and woven carpet shops occupy a large portion of the downtown area. Many crewmembers took advantage of the high quality, low priced leather goods sold in shops and factories. Horse drawn carriages were a popular choice of trans- portation for those who desired a better view of the city. Some discovered Izmir ' s seafood restaurants to have quite delightful cuisine served in pleasant surroundings. Our three day visit was made more enjoyable by the many friendly people we encountered throughout the city.