After work, those cadets not in the watch section get liberty. We are fortunate enough to have a berth at the naval base. All have gotten a little bit of a workout here. This requires an underclassman to come back earlier than the curfew. In fact, for many underclassmen, that long walk has turned into a long sprint.
Cadets can use the base s facilities, such as the exchange and post office.
So, for all you loved ones out there, when your cadet mails you a letter or post card with an American stamp, just so you know, yes, we are in Spain. J We usually had to bargain with the cab drivers for a fair price, but then it was off to one of the many fun-filled surrounding cities. Some of these are Cadiz, Seville, El Puerto de Santa Maria, and Gibraltar. One memorable event I attended was the bullfight in Seville on Sunday. A large sign that read Plaza de Toros , drew quite a number of spectators, and Maritime cadets on this sunny domingo .