Greenwich Bay (AVP 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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Swimming at Breach Candy i|« ' i 4 Native Women Sm( aif %4ia Warm hospitality awaited us at our first port- of-call In the Indian Ocean — Bombay, India — the center of civilization In the Middle East. A prolonged visit due to minor ship repairs allotted GB sailors sufficient time to acquaint themselves with the Indian mode of life. Our after working hours pursuits were diver- sified. The athletes partook in soccer, water polo and Softball contests. Daily swimming facilities were offered by the gracious hosts of the well known Breach Candy Swimming Baths, where crew members enjoyed a dip, tea and crumpets. To those in pursuit of cultural Interests, the Prince of Wales Museum, the fHanging Gardens, and the Gateway of India were most memorable. With our cameras we shot these points of in- terest for our personal scrapbooks, for posterity. For the first time too we viewed the performance of the snake charmer and his bag of tricks, though at a safe distance. Our socialites served to aid in the promo- tion of good will at dances and parties sponsored by the YMCA and other civic organizations. The ballrooms of the Taj Mahal and Regal hHotels were popular as well as their cuisines which featured spicy Indian dishes. I he vineyard connoisseurs, however, were disappointed since the Indian Government has prohibited the popular use of alcoholic bever- ages. As we weighed anchor every one of us felt some degree of loss, yet contentment, at having satisfied our curiosity of what lies beyond — in this Instance — Bombay, India.

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