Leyte (CVA 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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Plll Since early Roman times, the Island of Capri has been a favorite resort spot of Neapoli- tans. In recent years, the isle has beco international playground, attracting thousands of visitors each summer. The tiny isle, three miles wide by five miles, long, has a year-round popula- tion of about 6,000 people. IDC 2111 A veritable plethora of magnificent swimming beaches, fine hotels, and extravagant fishing lodges, Capri IS one of the wealthiest spots in all the Mediterranean. Near-by, one of nature's most wondrous beau- ties, the Blue Grotto, casts its hypnotic spell over all who see it. - - Pleasure Seekers gather on ferry landing to await boat which will carry them to fun and relaxation at Capri. ' B ticulous Care is given to nets with which. n2ltiVf3S Cflfn living They are carefully dried to avert rotting. 95 The Mediterranean Sea, noted for its varying degrees of tints and hues is found at its deepest, richest blue around the Isle of Capri. Hundreds of tourists fill small boats daily to visit the. spectacular Blue Grotto, aquatic wonder 'just off the isle. Diners combine Italian cuisine with fresh air and sunshine of hotel veranda. Itinerant musician provides entertainment.

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fashionable Rome. lt cannot be taken as a laultless example olf early Roman lif e, however, as it was once Greek-dominat- ed. Traces of Greek in- fluence may be seen in some of the archi- tecture. Several im- portant structures of the city utilize the Doric pillars of that era. The paintings have been, for the most part, Alexan- drian with a profu- sion of cupids. Many lamps, silver utensils, Candelabra, and mir- rors have been found. These have been tra- ditionally Roman in form. It is thought that another twenty years will be required to complete the job of excavating Pompeii. Systematic excava- tions have been in process since 1808. The fear that Vesuvi- us may erupt again, destroying all the work of the past 200 years, hangs heavily over the heads of the archaeologists who are engaged in the ex- cavations. The .House of the Vetti is in the best state of preservation. Inside of house is rich in art. Staff Sgt. D. R. Kavon ponders purchase of cameo at Young Hands emulate impeccable Naples factory. Comely clerk offers her advice. tory, 97 craftsmanship of father at cameo lac-