Lake Champlain (CG 57) - Naval Cruise Book

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ABU DHABI Abu Dhabi was a brief slop during the deployment. To endure the hcai, mmhc oI ihc crew decided to participate in the popular local sport of sand surfing. Above right, ICFN Parrish gets fresh with a local. Lower left. . ' 3 Ross smokes a huka-dhabi. Lower right, SN Weatherly displays the local garb that he kept for a souvenir. 94

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DUBAI f ' - ... ; ' i iliif P i fji ' - ' - ' ' ir X • ' iH Dubai was the ship ' s most frequent stop of the deployment. Above, the crew is enjoying a picnic on the pier. On the right, a picture of the gold souk, where crewmembers enjoyed purchasing their loved ones gold gifts at un- believably low prices. Below, other crewmembers enjoyed visiting leisure land where they participated in many tropical poolside activities, including the wiggling waterslide. Bottom Rt., camels are a large part of the natural habitat in Dubai.

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BAHRAIN Bahrain is a group of islands with a history of trading and commerce. The country is accustomed to dealing with foreigners and is very tolerant of western customs. Above, IC2 Shipman is intrigued by having Mexican food in the Persian Gulf(not exactly Rubio ' s, is it???). Top right, a few of the more animated officers enjoy an evening out. Bottom left. The infamous shuttle takes crewmembers to ASU Bahrain. Bottom right, RMl Shaw and GMG2 Cygan go for a more sophisticated evening out. 95