2024 WORLD CRUISE
2024 WORLD CRUISE – BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS
SILVERSEA Silver Whisperer – January 15 – May 26.
132 Nights. 66 Ports, 15 Countries.
Saturday, January 22, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Arica, Chile
Technical Stop EN ROUTE TO ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
SATURDAY, 22 JANUARY 2022 ARICA, CHILE (TECHNICAL STOP) EN ROUTE TO ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
DRESS CODE: CASUAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR BLOUSES AND PANTS
For Gentlemen: SPORT SHIRTS AND SLACKS
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
TODAY’S WEATHER Partly Sunny High: 78°F 26°C Low: 64°F 18°C
Today’s call in Arica was termed a “Technical Stop”. Chile has declared a Code Red Status for Covid. We weren’t getting off here but stopped to allow a team of Chilean testers to come onboard to do PCR tests on the entire crew and passengers onboard the Silver Whisper.
Arica is a port city in northern Chile, known for its surfing beaches. Near the center, a path climbs up to Morro Arica hill, which has sweeping views and the Museo Histórico y de Armas war museum. Designed by French architect Gustave Eiffel in metal and wood, Gothic San Marcos Cathedral dates from 1876. The high plains of the Andes mountains rise to the east, home to Lauca National Park and Chungará Lake.
Today’s call in Arica was termed a “Technical Stop”. We weren’t getting off here, but instead a team of Chilean testers came onboard to do PCR tests on the entire crew and passengers onboard the Silver Whisper. Chile was at a Red Alert Covid Status.
Immediately in front of us was the steep, massive, 460-foot high hill of El Morro, topped by what’s the largest flag in Chile. It was the last bulwark of defense for the Peruvian troops who garrisoned the city during the War of the Pacific (1879–1883). Morro de Arica was assaulted and captured on June 7, 1880, by Chilean troops in the last part of the Tacna and Arica campaign.
Arica is an important port for a large inland region of South America. The city serves as a free port for Bolivia and manages a substantial part of that country’s trade. In addition, it is the end station of the Bolivian oil pipeline beginning in Oruro. The city’s strategic position is enhanced by being next to the Pan-American Highway, being connected to both Tacna in Peru and La Paz in Bolivia by railroad, and being served by an international airport.
Today’s Schedule
MANDATORY PCR TEST IN CHILE
As a compulsory requirement of the Chilean Healthy Authorities protocol, all guests are obliged to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test before entering Chile. These complementary tests were completed by a Chilean Medical Team.
2:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tracy Fleming: iPad and Photography Clinic – Are your iPhones & iPads driving you mad? The Bar (5)
3:30 Future Voyages Talk: Join your Future Cruise Manager Barrie for a talk about Silversea’s newest addition: Silver Nova! The Show Lounge (6)
9:45 Showtime featured the Tango & Folkloric show with Phenomenon Duo.
The Argentinian Duo performed a sensational, passionate, tango and folkloric show.
The Phenomenon Duo shows are incredibly exciting and feature two exceptionally talented performers from Argentina. They never fail to amaze their audiences with their high-energy shows. They perform a traditional South American Gaucho show which includes the Argentinean tango, extraordinary skills with bolas, Argentinean tap dancing, as well as a little comedy. The Phenomenon Duo has performed in some of the most prestigious theatres, variety shows, hotels, and venues around the world.
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