Gearing (DD 710) - Naval Cruise Book

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v-f CASABLANCA, Moaocco The governor of Casablanca is piped aboard with full honors as were other dignitaries. ST l Captain Robert M. Pond, Commander, De- stroyer Squadron Twenty greets the Casa- blancan governor as Commander Leis looks on. V '1 . . exinedwyfomen, Arab students, French families, a so 0fOCC'0jbased American shore sailors were me Offhe visitors aboar Only three days after leaving Port Mahon, GEARING, with the Commodore, Captain Robert M. Pond, Commander, Destroyer Squadron Twenty embarked, pulled into the harbor at Casablanca, Morocco. Our three-day visit was essentially one of honors and pro- tocol, with a full schedule of ofhcial calls and social functions. The ship was open for multilingual visitors, and they came in great numbers. English, French, Arabic, Spanish, and even Greek were heard on the quarterdeck, and all were greeted with Welcome Aboardl' pamphlets in their own language. Occasionally translation was a problem, but smiles and outstretched hands of greeting needed no interpretation. A fine tour to the Moroccan capital of Rabat was offered on two days, and many of us took advantage of the opportunity to visit the tourist attractions, and the everyday life of the people of this Islamic country was in evidence everywhere. For many this was our Hrst glimpse into a non-Western culture, and even. the bus ride through the countryside was an education in socio- logy. We were soon experienced in the accepted practlce of bargaining for everything, from the price of a rug or blanket or brassware gong to taX1 fare. d ship in Casablanca. TWO t uCasbailqLiiSag'OWRilfD2lt were highlighted by visits to milsquen C as the royal palace and an anci

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i J INCLUDING A ToUR. L l lB0th groups that toured Rome were able iioreceive the blessing of Pope Paul VI iin English as Well as Latin, Italian, Spanish, French, and German. I 'ir 'A' i l i l Dark, narrow stair4streets just a few steps lrom theufashionable Via Roma in Naples were familiar sights to GEARING visitors. In a very short time we saw ancient and modern wonders of Rome, from the Coliseum to the present government buildings. No Mediterranean deployment would be complete Without a stop at Naples. This southern capital of Italy has become an institution among Sixth Fleet sailors, and although the city has long ago learned every trick in the book and then some, nearly everyone wants to try his hand at exploring and conquering it for himself. There is something for everyone-street vendors who will sell you sunglasses or tapestries of the Last Supper, those who try to show you the town, restaurants featuring pizza, ravioli, spaghetti, and other Italian specialties, historic castles, forts, churches and museums, and, of course, the opera. A large number of Sixth Fleet ships were in Naples with us, so that it was possible to arrange tours to Rome, Capri, Ischia, and Pompeii. The two and three-day Rome tours were outstanding, and those of us Who could take advantage of them saw literally hundreds of historic spots from before the time of Julius Caesar to the present. The Vatican Was a high spot, particularly the Sistine Chapel and museum.Both groups visited the summer residence of Pope Paul VI in a beautiful setting high above a lake and surrounded by lush forest. The Pope himself appeared to give his blessing to the thousands gathered, hoping for at least a glimpse of the Roman Catholic Pontiff. ml... 1 l -T-he crowd at Trevi Fountain - one coin for a return? to Ruiuc, - - who lcnOWS. two for a happy marriage, alld three