Truxtun (CGN 35) - Naval Cruise Book

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TRUXTUN ARRI E I H0 KO Hong Kong was our second Port of Call in the Western Pacific. A truely remarkable city, under British influence, it is a blend of the Eastern and Western Cultures. TRUXTUN anchored out in this port, along with the big E , and a 45 minute ride by boat was required to arrive at fleet landing. There was plenty to see and do in this city, with its double decker buses, sam pans, junks, hydrofoils, trams, etc., the large bank buildings with their huge carved lions to guard them the floating restaurants the Tiger Balm Gardens the many shops theaters Cwlth chmese sub t1tl8S, night clubs hotels and book stalls There was food of all kinds to be enjoyed whatever the taste Almost anyth1ng could be purchased in Hong Kong Although more expensive than what some of us remember from previous crulses It was st1ll a good bargaln place for clothes and shoes Hong Kong always a grow1ng clty coloney IS more modern lookmg today than ever before TRUXTUN sa1lors spent a lot of money 1n this port as thls was really our flrst blg port V1S1t on thls cruise There were a lot of tours offered lots of film was expended and lots of worn out shoes Our V1S1t was made even more enjoyable by the almost perfect weather that prevailed TRUXTUN sa1lors w1ll long remember thelr port VlS1t of thls truely beautlful port city of HONG KONG 7 7 7 7 7 7 ' 7 . . . . . 7 7 7 7 7 . . J, .. .

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A ,.,,f-A-. Subic is every WESTPAC sailor's home away from home. Those who had been here before knew about its tropical climate and friendly people. Those who hadn't, were in for a pleasant surprise. They would learn why it is not uncommon to carry an umbrella in broad daylight, and would learn the ins and outs of life in Olongapo and the Philippines. For the more adventuresome, there were excursions to Manila and the beautiful hamlet of Baguio for sightseeing. Perhaps the people and the republic were not enough to take away painful homesickness, but they had the ability to ease the sting somewhat. As we pulled out for the last time, many could not help but feel reluctant and look forward to the next trip to this wonderful place.

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HARBGR IGHT Even at night Hong Kong casts a magic spell with its vast array of lights to be seen from the harbor. The city comes more to life than ever as the lights go on. There are many night clubs to visit, as well as the cocktail bars. There is of course the stark reality of the life styles apparent as in the contrast of a fishing village with that of the city seen from a top a lookout point.