Fechteler (DDR 870) - Naval Cruise Book

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khuai You didn ' t have to like poi, ukeleles, and surf boarding to enjoy Hawaii, although, of course, it helped. This was our first overseas stop and a very pleasant one at that. Tours were arranged upon our arrival at Pearl Harbor to visit the island and included Honolulu, the Blow Hole, Diamond Head, and the Upside Down Falls. Almost everyone managed to go swimming at Wakiki Beach and try out a planters punch served in a pineapple at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. In the evening there was Honolulu and the Hula dancers. For weeks after our departure some- one could always be heard playing I Want to Go Bade to My Little Grass Shack in Hawaii almost any time of the day or night.

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The first stop in the Far East was Yoko- suka, Japan, well known to those who had made the Wes-Pac tour previously. We were greeted on arrival by a myriad of middle age fishing vessels and upon moor- ing were descended upon by bum boats try- ing to vend their wares. During the day sight seeing was of much interest due to the vast difference between Japanese dress, customs, architecture, and people and our ov n culture. Since transportation was read- ily available, many took the train ride to Tokyo and Yokohama, going first class of course. Yokosuka itself, however, kept the average sailor busy enough. For an after- noon snack and highball, the E-M club proved adequate and cheap, while most of the shopping could be done across the street at the Oriental Arcade. Night life was fascinating and new for most of us. There were many cabarets with good American dancing, cheap drinks, and pretty girls. Needless to say standbyes were hard to find. •Jf ' f£f rjytf i±i JM ' tt ' -V wll ti ££ t w 1 !» i 0VBT -