The Shuttle May 18, 2012 Issue“We are Legend”Travel Guide Edition

USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

Bahrain:Places to Go and Things to Do

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Welcome to Bahrain

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Commanding OfficerCapt. William C. Hamilton, Jr.

EditorsMC2 (SW) Kristin L. Grover MCSN Brian G. Reynolds

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Command Master ChiefABCM (AW/SW) Eric M. Young

Manama, Bahrain - City InfoManama is the capital and largest city in Bahrain, with an approximate population of 155,000 people. Long an important trading center in the Arabian Gulf, Manama is home to a very diverse population. After periods of Portuguese and Persian control and invasions from the Al Sauds and Oman, Bahrain established itself as an independent nation during the 19th century period of British hegemony. In the 20th century, Bahrain’s oil wealth helped spur fast growth and in the 1990s a concerted diversification effort led to expansion in other industries and helped transform Manama into an important financial hub in the Middle East.

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Getting AroundBusesFor Enterprise Sailors and Marines, the primary mode of travel is contracted buses. Liberty buses will depart from the pier and travel to the following locations:

- Loop to and from NSA Bahrain- Loop to and from the Gold Souk- Loop to and from the Seef mall

TaxisTaxis should only be used as a last resort. When choosing to take a taxi, hire a reputable company, such as:

Radio Meter Taxi Bahrain local phone number: 1768-2999.

- Travel in groups whenever possible.

- Be certain that you and the taxi driver agree on the destination before getting into the cab.

- All taxis in Bahrain have meters…Insist that the cab driver use the meter.

Prohibited Transport- Skateboards & roller blades are not authorized.

- No person may rent or operate any automobile.

Road TrafficManama is the main hub of the country’s road network. City roads are currently undergoing substantial development to accomodate the rapidly increasing vehicle population.

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Places to VisitLocal Attractions- Bahrain National Museum- Natural Pearl Palace - Beit al-Quran- Bab al-Bahrain- Museum of Pearl Diving- Aquatique Scuba Centre- Royal Tombs

Al-Fatih MosqueA visitor wanting to learn more about Islam could not do better than to visit this grand mosque, with its unpatronizing, informative guides. Built on reclaimed land in 1984, Al-Fatih Mosque is the largest building in the country and is capable of holding up to 7,000 worshippers.

The mosque was built with marble from Italy, glass from Austria and teak wood from India, carved by local Bahraini craftspeople, and has some fine examples of interior design.

The dedicated guides lead visitors through the mosque, explaining aspects of religious etiquette while pointing out special features of mosque architecture.

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Things to Know

Off-Limits Areas:- Hotels (including - Awal Hotel, Bab Al Bahrain Hotel, Concord Hotel, Grand

Hotel Bahrain, San Rock Hotel, Seashell Hotel / Pal Joey’s)

- Bahrain and Dana Malls - Salmaniya Medical Complex - Pearl/GCC Roundabout- Shia Neighborhoods- All street games and other illegal gambling

Daytime Only Areas: Seef and City Center Malls (0800-1800)Juffair & Adliya Restaurants (0600-2300)

DiningA wide variety of price ranges and cuisines are found in Bahrain.

For food, some of the best places to go are areas around Adlyia, Exhibition Avenue, the Souk, and parts of Manama. American fast food franchises like Burger King and McDonalds can be found everywhere. Western foods are also available at the City Center, and malls. Most restaurants in these areas carry international cuisine as well. Shwarma stands, located in the centre of Manama, offer fresh, local roll-up sandwiches.

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Things to Do on NSAActivities

- Rock Climbing (Bldg. 261)Hours: 1000-1900A 30-foot, 5 station vertical challenge

- Liberty CenterLarge Screen TV with ample seatingMini TheaterFoosball & 2 Billiard TablesPS3 & Xbox 360 StationsDart Boards

- Bowling Center (Bldg. 70)1100–2400 every day4 lanes with Extreme Bowling Sports Grill- Limited menu with beer

- Movie Theater (Bldg. 261)FREE Movies shown daily from 1000-22002 Theaters Comfortable SeatingSnack Bar

ClubsOpen 1600-2300 every day

- Officer’s Club- Chief’s Club - Enlisted Club- Beach Club- Desert Dome- All Hands

Game Time Sports Grill

Open 1100-2400

- located at the Bowling Center (Bldg. 70)

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Freedom Souk Food Court(Bldg 261)Oasis Restaurant 0530-2000Smash Hit Subs 1000-2200A&W 24 HRSAsian Creations 1000-2200NAPs Alabama BBQ 1000-2200Hot Stuff Pizza 0600-2200C-Street Café & Bakery 24 HRS Taco Bell 1000-2200Health Bar 0800-2200Arabic Café (2nd Deck) 1000-2200Baskin Robins 1100-2000

Freedom Souk(Bldg 261)

HoursInternet Café 0700-2400Barber Shop 0900-1900Beauty Salon 0900-1900Dry Cleaning 0800-1800Tailor Shop 0900-1800Shoe Repair 1000-1800Photo Shop 1000-1900Laundromat 24 HRS

Pack & Wrap 0800-1600CLOSED FRIDAYS

Post Office 0900-1600CLOSED FRIDAYS

GNC 1000-2000NEX 0800-2000Arts/Crafts 0800-2000DSN Phones 24 HRSAT&T Phones 24 HRSWi-Fi Areas

Things to Do on NSA

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AM2 Jessica Neff, from Clearwater, Fla., joined the Navy four years ago to travel and gain work experience. Neff enjoys reading and playing with her dog when she is not on the ship. Her future plans include going back to college and earning a degree in special education.

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd ClassJessica Neff

Sailors of the Day

YNSN Caesar Vega from Chico, Calif., joined the Navy two years and seven months ago because he wanted to make his family proud. In the future, he hopes to be on the Forbes 500 list and have his own insert in Time magazine.

Yeoman SeamanCaesar R. Vega

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