Gearing (DD 710) - Naval Cruise Book

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l F Semetlma the only view available st ru teuzist attrac- tion is the one through the tour bus window, ss at one ef Bsreelorws two bullrrrrgs. After more than two weeks underway, during which ws operated with ships -frem England, Italy, and Greece in Operation Dawn Patrol, the sight of-the Columbus statue marking the port of Barcelrrrxa, Spain was 4 wel eelorrs eembirred the essyeguing, inexpensive Spmish way ef life with the advantages ef me big city. It is gn eld city, supposedly feunded by Hercules, and offers marry contrasts between the old and the new GEARING meered just a block frenz the fmeus replica ofthe flagship of Columbus, SANTA MARIA. Threngs of curious Spaniards and visiting tourists sword br hours err the pier observing activity sn board, the meet popular time being evening colors, when hundreds watched our guard of the day do the horrors. Many were able ra tour the ship on designated afternoons. A Meanwhile, we were discovering the city. Literally hundreds of blue uniforms were present at the Plaza Msnumerrtal de T-ores fer the Spanish rlatiesxl spurt, A pspuler 'leur included this must lsmuus ofa bullriugs sud follewed it up with Flamenco dancing in the evening. Others shopped-slang the Rambles, 1 tree-lined boule- vard with dszens ef outdoor shops and cafes. An serial trsmuray over the herb-er provided breathtaking views of eemed one. As the secsndelargest city in Spain, Bu? dre city. Cathedrals, ancient and modern, cliffzep lorri- llcatierrs and msussteries, amusement perks, huge pizzas and Eureprfs largest lsuntaiu all provided educational or entertaining diversions, The ten-day stay was svez all tm 86011. BARCELONA, , , SPAIN e4-44

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GEARING d ' . . , . ominated the harbor at Giardini, as seen from the two thousand foot pinnacle of Castel Mola. TAORMIN A. SICILY. X ,kxy TOuri .ng Orphans ' ' for his musical taiiietsillsclnated as Scherr finds a new audien This is one working party with plenty of volunteers- b tween the ship and shuttling the smallest youngsters e the motor whaleboat.

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