Shenandoah (AD 44) - Naval Cruise Book

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T- H .Im N s The first time a United States ship entered the port of Sa- faga, Egypt, was on july 13, 1991, when USS Shenandoah moored at the pier. This was Shenandoah's longest and hottest port call. For 30 days the crew endured the IM plus degree weather. At a glance, Safaga, and the neighboring city of Hurghada, appear to be very primitive. But, in fact, the two cities are blooming with development and are very popular resort sites for Europeans. Getting from the ship to the resort areas w.rs quite an experi- ence. Aside from the chartered busses set up by Welfare and Rec, there was also the taxi services. The drivers would put as many sailors as they could fit into one taxi tusually a station wagon or vanj and for about SIS, drive the group to llurghada, which was approximately 45 miles away. 'lihese taxis were not top-of-the-line vehicles. Sometimes the driver even had to push start the car. The local economy is primarily dependent on tourism as a source of income. Everywhere the sailors went they would hear the shop keepers saying American, welcome, ah, USS Shenandoah, come in and take a look. ln the Bazaar at Hurghada, l.gyptian hospitality was at a peak. Once in the shop, let the bartering begin! Many Shenan- doah sailors learned the art of haggling over prices. Shopping wasn't the only highlight of this port call. Tours set up by lNelfare and Rec were not to be out done. Many Shenandoah sailors went on the Cairo and Luxor tours to see Egyptian historical sights of the Pyramids, sphinx, tombs, and ruins. They got a chance to visit the Valley ofthe Kings and Queens and travel the Nile. VVhether Shenandoah sailors stayed at the local hotels and baslced in the sun on the white sandy beaches or traveled hundreds of miles to see ancient sights, this port call was quite an adventure. V 159 195

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