Sarasota (APA 204) - Naval Cruise Book

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Genoa is a quiet city on the coast of northern Italy, in the Italian Riviera. The birthplace of Christopher Colombus, Genoa was dotted with statues and monuments in his honor. The city in the vicinity of fleet landing was old and there were rows of bars lining the streets. Those who passed this area found that the remainder of the city offered new and modern buildings, and excellent liberty, As it was the starting point for the Crusades, so it was the gateway to Bling flu ,9 an P 4 Florence, Piza, Munich, and Venice. Some of us discovered for our- selves that the tower does lean. K A ggi... , ,. 6 V: sees K . X. x K , Sgt! t . Rai V 1 T Q .V ' ,. MX. as, ,,, Childrens parties provided fun for both hosts Vintila, HM3 and two members of the Italian h and guests Cartoons were shown, refreshments Navy pose for their pictures while waiting for served tours ot the ship were made, and before a boat to Fleet Landing. These men did their they departed each child was given a present. best to see that our liberty was enioyqblt 'HU 'i-12

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