Leyte Gulf (CG 55) - Naval Cruise Book

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VENICE, ITALY Venice is only a hop, skip and a jump fronn Trieste. Many of us took advantage of having such a unique city so close and braved the long ride through the country- side. It was undoubtedly worth it. The canals and the history of the buildings and churches was spec- tacular. Many vow to return with a loved one. A detail from the Basilila of Venice. Chaplain Jumper and LCDR Burnette contemplate going for a Gondola ride.

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THE CITY HALL AND MAIN PLAZA OF TRIESTE. «!««(% rW IC3 MINOR AND TM3 BUJOK SAMPLE THE LOCAL BREW. OZ IL RLSTING BEFORE HE CLIMBS THE STAIRS. FC2 MCBRIDE, ET2 SKILRUD, AND ET3 BEURSHAUSEN CONTEMPLATE JUMPING. 93

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JIM PREPARES TO ENTER ST. PAUL ' S BASILICA. A VIEW OF ONE OF THE MANY CANALS. BM2 BIALEK STROLLS THROUGH ST. PAUL ' S SQUARE. 95