Luce (DDG 38) - Naval Cruise Book

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The view as we approached the coast was impressive indeed. A curtoin of rocky mountains running parallel to the coast, descending at times to form cliffs. And the water, as calm and clear as we ever imagined. There it was; Benidorm, Spain, our first stop in the Mediterranean. Well known for her crystal clear beaches, continuous night entertainment, and most importantly, for their friendly people. LUCE sailors soon discovered to their delight that Benidorm ' s reputation was well deserved. Our visit coincided with the city ' s celebration of Saint Joseph ' s festivities which included numerous parades of beautiful sel oritas dressed in the traditional to era custom. This name comes from the word ' Yo o which is given to a spe- cially made wood and paper figures sometimes over 20 ft . tail exhibited throughout ttie festivities and later burned on the closing night at midnight, symbolizing their own purification. ■. ' e all remiG ' b ' ' he ' ost night in port. Nobody wanted to leave. As the water tc ■ oeparted ie fieet loading area a chorus of over 100 sailors song t ,SA!.. ' a; o [other Iqt number or i Apritas wave J good-bye |j]

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HJIHDHI Typical Spanish callejon (small street) POs Akers and Harrison compared out- fits with three locals. The lady, dressed as a tallera with the guys dressed in the typical country boy costume. » PO Tellin ond crew ready for fhe first run