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Yi SFAX, TUNISIA 26 OCTOBER 2 NOVEMBER From the very start, Sfax, Tunisia spelled adventure. GEARINC was the first American warship in over 15 years to visit Sfax and we were as curious about the Tunisians as they were about us. In a city in which cameras were not permitted, GEARING sailors explored thoroughly in order not to forget the fas- cinating sights. Best remembered of all was the ancient walled Casbah where you could shop side by side with the veiled Moslem women. Tunisian beer was quickly found to be quite potent. Souven- iers were cheap and plentiful. The tour to the ruins of Taparura pro- vided some impromptu camel rid- ing. 'The hospitable Tunisian government, obviously knowing what goes on in the mind of the average sailor, staged a folk fes- tival of exotic local dances at the town auditorium. This event proved less revealing than was anticipated, although top gradetal- ent made the day a very educa- tional one. In return for their favors, the CEARING staged a three day open house aboard ship. More than 8,000 curious Tunisians now had a chance to find something out about us, touring the ship while a tape recorded welcomeaboard talk was played back over the IMC in French and Arabic. The climax of the visit was our presentation of Operation Handclasp materials to the school children of Sfax. Tunisian folk dancers mas er p P P Y
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