Epperson (DD 719) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Easter Egg hunt was an all hands evolution. Lee's three children had some competition this year. Only 49 of 50 eggs were found and Lee's daughter, Kathy, swore Scroggins ate the missing one. Mile only had one night in Taipeig so we were going to make a GO of it with the little time we had left. VV e started off with a BANG by shooting off a bunch of fireworks with the children. Then we proceed- ed to the city lights where we commenced to participate in Taipei's nightlife. After VVine, Women, Song and Dance our little group travelled to Taipei's famous hot springs resort, Peitou . There we relaxed in steam baths, and very hot mineral baths. A vigorous rub-down followed. Later we took advantage of plush hotel accommodations. However, we realized that we had to get an early start for the ship in order to make 0730 muster. Consequently, reveille was held at 0430. A taxi drove us to Lee's home where bacon and eggs were being prepared by Toni, an understanding Navy wife. After a delicious breakfast Lee drove us back to the Epperson. It was five happy sailors who hated leaving good friends and a good time in TAIPEI. THE UNDERSTANDING NAVY WIFE

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EPPERSDN ARRIVES IN SYDNEY AS THE SYDNEY HARBDR BRIDGE TESTIFIES IN THE BACKGROUND. AUSTRALIA