Wednesday, January 26, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Valparaiso, Chile
WEDNESDAY, 26 JANUARY 2022 VALPARAISO, CHILE
Arrival: 8:00 AM All Onboard: 2:30 PM Departure: 3:00 PM
TODAY’S WEATHER
Partly Sunny High: 63°F 17°C Low: 54°F 12°C
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
Since time immemorial Valparaiso has inspired writers, poets, musicians, and artists alike. If the city is still a little rough around the edges, this only adds to its bohemian ambiance; the architecture, style, street art, nightlife, and live music scenes of Valparaiso are some of the best in the world. Add colorful clifftop homes to the mix and you’ll soon see why Valparaiso is many people’s favorite Chilean city.
The city was founded in 1536 by Spanish conquistador Juan de Saavedra, who named the city after his birthplace. Many of the colonial buildings he implemented are still standing today, despite the rain, wind, fire, and several earthquakes (one of which almost leveled the city in 1906).
Quirky architecture also abounds; poetry lovers and amateur architects will no doubt want to make the 45 km trip south to Chilean poet laureate (and Nobel Prize winner) Pablo Neruda’s ship-shaped house and museum for a taste of the extraordinary.
The city and region are also extremely well known for their love of good food and wine. The vineyards of the nearby Casablanca Valley – first planted in the early 1980s – have earned worldwide recognition in a relatively short space of time. However, Chile’s viticulture history does date back much farther than that. De Saavedra brought grapevines on his voyage to South America in order to make his own wine and this led to a new grape brandy being created, Pisco. Today give any Chilean a Pisco and wherever they are in the world, they will be home.
SIGHTS
• Mercado Central
• Museo a Cielo Abierto
• Ascensor Reina Victoria
• Ascensor El Peral
• Cerro Concepción
FERIA DE ANTIGÜEDADES LA MERCED
The weekend antique and flea market has an
excellent selection of antiques.
Evening pictures from our suite veranda deck
Dinner at The Restaurant
MARY FRANCES The Boutique
Mary Frances beaded embellished handbags fuse whimsy with elegance, femininity with functionality.
Richly embellished with opulent natural stones and trims from all over the world, each piece is handcrafted in intricate detail.
VOCE DELL’ OPERA TONIGHT’S SHOW
AT 9:45 PM THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
A stylish, exclusively designed program for Silversea guests of some of the world’s most beautiful arias, performed in an all-live setting by our classical Voices. Dmitry & Laura.
CHARLIE RULES 10:00PM – 11:00PM
CASINO, DECK 5
Whether you are a Blackjack player or not, do not miss this unique opportunity. During the promotion time, if you are dealt five cards without going over 21 then your hand will be counted as 21! You may have heard of a Five Card Charlie before and then again you may not. If you fall into the latter category our Casino staff is available for providing all the information you may need.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
TODAY’S WEATHER Cloudy High: 77°F 24°C Low: 70°F 21°C
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues.
Today’s Schedule
MANDATORY ANTIGEN TEST FOR RE-ENTRY TO CHILE
The Chilean Covid authorities require us to have a COVID-19 rapid antigen test onboard every two days. Today was not the least intrusive testing method. Instead of just doing a nasal swab, it felt like the back of the eyeballs test. The joys of traveling during a Covid pandemic.
There was a full schedule of activities to keep us busy during this day at sea.
TUESDAY, 25 JANUARY 2022 SUNRISE 7:16 AM • SUNSET 7:49 PM
GOOD MORNING
7:00 Morning Walk (signup required) with Personal Trainer Nemanja Jogging Track (9)
8:00 Stretch & Release with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
8:30 Today’s Silver Quiz & Sudoku are available on request. Please ask at reception Reception (5)
(return the Silver Quiz to Reception by 3:00 pm prize points for the first, most accurate quizzes received)
9:00 Table Tennis is available for your enjoyment throughout the day Lobby (3)
9:00 Shuffleboard is available for your enjoyment throughout the day (unhosted – until 7:00 pm) Forward Deck (10)
9:00 Boot Camp returns with personal trainer Nemanja (fee applies) Aerobics Room (10)
9:30 Knitting Get Together Panorama Lounge (8)
9:30 Origami Lessons with our International Hostess Paula Card Room (7)
10:00 The Library is open with a selection of books.
10:00 Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Professor Jahl Dulanto The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: The first Andean states. Andean expansive states and empires
10:15 Coffee Chat with Gentleman Host David Panorama Lounge (8)
10:30 Boutique Special: Joseph Ribkoff Ladies Fashion Sale with selected lines up to 50% Off The Boutiques (5)
10:45 Fitness Seminar: Burn Fat Faster Observation Lounge (10)
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Chiloé – A Chile’s Remote “Isla Grande”
11:30 Easy Spanish Class with Cruise Director Fernando Panorama Lounge (8)
11:30 Mileage Pool – Guess how many miles Silver Whisper has sailed since Mirafl ores Lock Pool Deck (8)
GOOD AFTERNOON
12:00 Music by the Pool by Piano Vocalist Remon (weather permitting) Pool Deck (8)
2:00 Cards & Board Games are available on request – please ask at reception Reception (5)
2:00 Bridge Play with fellow guests (unhosted) Card Room (7)
2:00 Dance Class with Gentleman Host David Panorama Lounge (8)
2:00 Arts and Crafts with instructor Linda Wissler Card Room (7)
Today’s Topic: Mola Magic Acrylic or Choose Your Own Subject
2:30 Enrichment Lecture with Tracy Fleming The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: How to easily create a video memory of your vacation on your iPhone or iPad using iMovie – Part 1
3:00 Table Tennis Tournament with our International Hostess Lobby (3)
3:00 Fitness Seminar: Walkin in Comfort Observation Lounge (10)
3:30 Boutique Event:
Morganite Chat Join Lugman to find out about this stunning gemstone with great savings to be made The Boutiques (5)
3:45 Easy Italian Class with Cruise Director Fernando Panorama Lounge (8)
4:00 Afternoon Teatime: music by Cocktail Pianist Alex The Bar (5)
4:00 Prize Points Bingo for fun with our International Hostess Panorama Bar (8)
4:15 Easy French Class with Cruise Director Fernando Panorama Lounge (8)
4:45 Team Trivia with Cruise Director Fernando and International Hostess for fun and prize points. Panorama Lounge (8)
5:00 Fab Abs Class with Personal Trainer Nemanja Aerobics Room (10)
5:30 Golf Putting Challenge with The Voices of Silversea. Prize points to be won! Lobby (4)
GOOD EVENING – DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
6:00 Boot Camp returns with personal trainer Nemanja (fee applies) Aerobics Room (10)
6:15 The Whisper Trio entertain you while you enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail at Panorama Lounge (8)
6:15 Piano Vocalist Remon captivate you with his beautiful music The Bar (5)
6:30 Complimentary Posture Analysis Aerobics Room (10)
6:45 Showtime: Cabaret with Resident Classical Pianist Alex Show Lounge (6)
A Concert filled with comedy from our resident pianist Alex Manev
7:00 Solo Travellers – Get Together with fellow guests and Gentleman Host David Panorama Lounge (8)
9:00 The Whisper Trio plays your favorites Panorama Lounge (8)
9:30 Piano Vocalist Remon captivates you with his beautiful music The Bar (5)
9:30 Early Disco with DJ Gabor Panorama Lounge (8)
We had great scenery, sunrises, and sunsets along the way.
Dinner as usual at The Restaurant
LE VIAN PEACH MORGANITETM
PEACH MORGANITETM Morganite, the sister stone of emerald and aquamarine, was first discovered in
California and is named after J.P. Morgan.
This peachy pink gem which is rarer than aquamarine receives its blush hue through traces of manganese. Stronger colors are possible, although the finest
colors are mainly achieved through larger stones.
CLASSICAL ALEX MANEV COMEDY CONCERT AT 6:45 PM | THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
In “Negative is the New Positive” classical piano &
comedy concert, Alex Manev – our resident pianist –
entertains you whilst he plays some of the most famous classical pieces including Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Beethoven, Liszt, and more.
STRAIGHT BLACKJACK 10:00 – 11:00PM
CASINO, DECK 5
Tonight, the casino featured Straight Blackjack!
All you have to do is get a hand of the straight cards six, seven, eight and you will be paid as if you have a Blackjack.
Monday, January 24, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Antofagasta, Chile
Chile’s Second Most Populated Place
MONDAY, 24 JANUARY 2022 ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Arrival: 7:00 AM All Aboard: 4:30 PM Departure: 5:00 PM
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: 66°F 19°C Low: 59°F 15°C
Antofagasta (in red) is the most northern major city in Chile just below the border with Peru.
If archaeological zones, landscaped plazas, and giant hands, are your travel cup of tea then look no further than Antofagasta. Set between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains, the city is Chile’s second most populated place, and by far the largest in the northern region.
Once the country’s primary export port, notably for minerals including nitrate and
later, silver, today Antofagasta is still the country’s center for mineral mining.
Antofagasta was once part of Bolivia and only became Chilean in 1904 after it was captured in the War of the Pacific. Under the subsequent treaty, Chile agreed to construct a rail link to Bolivia in return for the city.
Today the city still enjoys relative stress-free travel to La Paz, through
some of the most scenic and spectacular landscapes in the world. The railway link, which extended south as well as north, naturally brought colossal growth, expansion which is still continuing today.
In recent years, Antofagasta has seen high rise hotels and buildings sprout
up amid the jumble of old-fashioned plazas, former Railway Stations, and wooden-fronted Victorian and Georgian buildings can be found along the Barrio Histórico.
The city borders the arid Atacama Desert, aka the world’s driest place. As if the lunar-like landscape was not enough, the aforementioned “Hand of the Desert”, an 11-meter tall sculpture of a hand reaching up to the stars is located about 60 km from Antofagasta and is surely a must for anyone who is interested in alien experiences.
SIGHTS
• Museo Regional de Antofagasta
• Torre Reloj
ATACAMA
Many travelers end up spending a night in Antofagasta on their way to the more interesting destinations like San Pedro de Atacama, Iquique, and Arica, but a few sights here are worth a look.
Around two in the afternoon the city shuts down most of the streets in the center of town, making for pleasant afternoon shopping and strolling.
Today’s Schedule
Chilean Covid authorities decided that we would only be allowed off the ship on a “Panoramic Bubble Tour” due to our ship having a higher number of passengers who tested “Positive” for Covid. Since we could not get off the bus, here are a few bus window photographs.
We returned to another gourmet dinner in The Restaurant.
The Boutique displayed temptations for the women on the ship.
THE MAGIC GUITARS OF CECILIA & FERNANDO AT 6:45 PM
THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
The Duo performs in major music centers, theaters, and other prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center (New York), New World Center (Miami), The Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), and Sala Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo) among others.
Duo Siqueira Lima has recorded 5 well-received albums, the most recent being in the year 2016. Cecilia and Fernando are also invited to give masterclasses at eminent institutions.
PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT CASINO, DECK 5
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9:30 Big Screen Movie: The Mosquito Coast The Show Lounge (6)
Director: Peter Weir | Stars: Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, and River Phoenix
Sunday, January 23, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
SUNDAY, 23 JANUARY 2022 EN ROUTE TO ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
TODAY’S WEATHER
Cloudy High: 70°F 21°C Low: 68°F 18°C
DRESS CODE: FORMAL
For Ladies: COCKTAIL DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: TUXEDOS, DINNER JACKETS OR DARK SUITS & TIE.
No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues.
Today’s Schedule
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming: The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Puerto Montt – The Heart of Chile’s Southern Lake District
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Professor Jahl Dulanto: The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: The Central Andes: A cradle of “civilization”
11:30 Cocktail Demonstration with the Silver Whisper’s Bar Team The Bar (5)
11:30 Boutique Special: Check out our collection of vintage Louis Vuitton Handbags and wallets with 10% Off ticket price The
2:00 Tango Dance Class with Phenomenon Duo Ana & Luis Panorama Lounge (8)
4:00 “Ocean Liners of the Past ” 30 minutes presentation about the history and interiors of famous liners The Show Lounge (6)
presented by Cruise Director Fernando
6:15 Cocktail Pianist Alex captivates you with his beautiful music The Bar (5)
7:00 Dinner Dance with The Silver Whisper Trio The Restaurant (4)
9:30 Cocktail Pianist Alex returns for your listening pleasure Panorama Lounge (8)
10:00 Showtime Silversea proudly presents “Grande Amore” Show Lounge (6)
Voices of Silversea in an evening devoted to the world’s most famous Italian opera and classical crossover music.
THE VENETIAN SOCIETY
A SPECIAL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Why Silversea’s past passenger club called the
“Venetian Society”?
It perfectly suits our exclusive organization as Venice reflects Silversea’s Italian heritage;
Early Venetians like Marco Polo were among the world’s intrepid explorers, and the ships of Silversea also explore the most exotic corners of the globe. Also, consider that Venice is a floating masterpiece of art and architecture – just like our intimate, ultra-luxury ships.
VINTAGE IS OUR BUSINESS
A traditional vintage shopping into a high fashion experience.
With our unique curated vision and concept, we pay homage
to the fine art of fashion through history and destination for tastemakers, industry insiders, and celebrities alike.
Widely lauded as the vanguard of high-fashion vintage.
GRANDE AMORE OPERA AND CLASSICAL CROSSOVER MUSIC
AT 10:00 PM
Welcome to our elegant, neo-classical spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most famous opera and classical crossover music, set against historical Roman scenery. The international cast performed alongside our musical score arranged, performed, and exclusively recorded for Silversea by the world’s greatest orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of London.
TRIPLE 7 BLACKJACK 10:00PM – 11:00PM | CASINO, DECK 5
Do not stop looking for 7s and you will be rewarded. Get a triple seven 21 and get paid as if you had a Blackjack.
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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During tonight’s promotion time if you are dealt five cards without going over 21 then your hand will be counted as 21!
Friday, January 21, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
FRIDAY, 21 JANUARY 2022 EN ROUTE TO CHILE
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
TODAY’S WEATHER
Partly Sunny
High: 86°F 29°C
Low: 72°F 22°C
Today since we are at sea we highlight the public areas of the Silver Whisper.
Today’s Schedule
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Professor Jahl Dulanto: The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: The first South Americans in the Central Andes
11:15 Wine Tasting with Silver Whisper’s Head Sommelier Mike The Show Lounge (6)
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming:
Today’s Topic: Valparaíso – Gateway to Santiago, Chile’s Stunning Capital
6:45 Silversea Proudly Presents Cabaret with Dmitry Altukhov: Evening Serenade The Show Lounge (6)
Join Dmitry for some beautiful operatic arias, Neapolitan songs and come classical romances to delight your senses
9:45 Liars Club: Join us for a fun game show Panorama Lounge (8)
Our Gourmet Dinner tonight…
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EVENING SERENADE AT 6:45 PM | THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Tonight, Dmitry Altukhov, your lyric tenor from Ukraine, will be performed some beautiful operatic arias, Neapolitan songs, and some classical romances that delighted our senses
FREE GAMING LESSONS 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CASINO, DECK 5
Have you ever entered a Casino and wanted to sit down but felt intimidated because you did not know the game rules or the etiquette?
“Learn to Play” is taught by skilled casino dealers in a relaxed and fun setting.
Come yourself or together with a couple of your friends for a fun-filled afternoon.
You will learn everything from the game rules to game strategy. Next, you will be ready to play one of our Live Table Games!
Thursday, January 20, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
DRESS CODE: INFORMAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: JACKETS (TIE OPTIONAL)
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues
TODAY’S WEATHER
High: 78°F 27°C
Low: 70°F 21°C
Today’s Schedule
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Destination Consultant Jon Fleming: The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Antofagasta – The Centre of Chile’s Mining Industry
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Professor Jalh Dulanto: The Show Lounge (6)
Today’s Topic: Required: An introduction to the archaeology and ethnohistory of the Central Andes
11:30 Boutique Special: Chanel experience, join fragrance expert Janeke for a testing experience from the house of Chanel collection The Boutique (5)
2:00 Arts and Crafts with instructor Linda Wissler Observation Lounge (10)
Today’s Topic: Poseidon Art “Mountain Sunset”
9:45 Showtime with Guitar Duo Siqueira Lima – The Art of Duo Siqueira Lima The Show Lounge (6)
They are considered by critics as one of the greatest guitar duos in history.
DUO SIQUEIRA LIMA AT 9:45 PM THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
Winner of the “Professionals of Music 2015” prize in
Brazil and the “Brazilian International Press Awards
2014” in the United States, the Duo Siqueira Lima
is a guitar duo that excels in many music periods
and styles. Recognized by many as one of the most
prominent phenomena of the classical guitar, they are
invited around the world to participate in festivals and
prestigious concert series.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
DRESS CODE: FORMAL
For Ladies: COCKTAIL DRESSES OR PANTSUITS
For Gentlemen: TUXEDOS, DINNER JACKETS OR DARK SUITS & TIE.
No shorts or flip-flop-type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues.
TODAY’S WEATHER Mostly Sunny High: 78°F 27°C Low: 70°F 21°C
Today’s Schedule
10:00 Enrichment Lecture with Professor Jalh Dulanto: The Show Lounge (6) Today’s
Topic: Required: An introduction to the archaeology and ethnohistory of the Central Andes
11:00 Enrichment Lecture with Tracy Fleming: The Show Lounge (6)
The Photos app on your iPhone or iPad and manage your photos – Part I
4:00 “Ocean Liners of the Past ” 30 minutes presentation about the history and interiors of famous liners The Show Lounge (6)
presented by Cruise Director Fernando
7:00 Dinner Dance from 7:30 pm with our Pianist Remon The Restaurant (4)
7:00 Captain’s WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION Show Lounge (6)
Captain Ivo Botica invites Guests to the Welcome Cocktail Party and introduces the Senior Officers.
10:00 Showtime featuring Tango & Folkloric show with Phenomenon Duo The Show Lounge (6)
The Argentinian Duo performs a sensational, passionate, tango and folkloric show.
PHENOMENON DUO TANGO & FOLKLORIC SHOW AT 10:00 PM
THE SHOW LOUNGE, DECK 6
The Phenomenon Duo show was incredibly exciting and featured
two exceptionally talented performers from Argentina.
They amazed us with their high-energy shows. They performed a traditional South American Gaucho show which included 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.
Tonight we dined at The Restaurant. See the picture of this gourmet dining experience.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Guayaquil, Ecuador
The City with the Midas Touch
TUESDAY, 18 JANUARY 2022 GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR
Arrival: 7:00 AM All Aboard: 5:00 PM Mandatory Life Boat Drill 5:30 PM Departure: 11:00 PM
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 Mostly Cloudy High: 84°F 29°C Low: 74°F 23°C
Guayaquil is Ecuador’s city with the Midas touch. Politics and culture may center in perpetual rival Quito, but the country’s pocketbook lies here. The city is also one of the world’s premier examples of positive urban renewal. Less than a decade ago, you dared not walk downtown streets at night. But an exceptionally ambitious city government, determined to clean up crime and halt a long downward slide, has transformed the aging port in a few years into Ecuador’s most vibrant city.
Change is everywhere you look here, and some two million proud Guayaquileños have become the ultimate civic boosters. “Have you seen the Malecón?” they ask you, pointing to the riverfront promenade lined with museums, restaurants, shops, and ongoing entertainment. They also tout the new museums, the new airport, and the Metrovía, the new urban transportation network. Guayaquil remains a modern, financially minded city and will never attract the same number of visitors as the capital, but it deserves to be a place of pilgrimage for urban fans everywhere for a reassuring look at what a city can do right.
SIGHTS
• Malecón 2000
• Museo Antropológico y Arte Contemporáneo
• Museo Nahím Isaías
• Catedral Metropolitana
• Cementerio General
CUSINE
Ecuador has had a love affair with food dating back as far as the Incas – including these Guagas de Pan prepared for Day of the Dead celebrations. These sweet pastries filled with either jam, caramel, or chocolate are meant to resemble infants tightly wrapped in swaddling clothes.
Our Excursion
Our State Department issued a warning a few days before our cruise advising us not to go on cruises during the pandemic. When we got to Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, we had our excursion plans changed. The city issued a Red Alert because of a high number of Covid infections. Instead of being able to take our planned excursion, the authorities would only allow us to do a Panoramic Tours where we could not get off the bus. We even had a police escort in front and back to ensure no one got off the bus. These are the highlight pictures from the bus.
Monday, January 17, 2022 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
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 Mostly Sunny High: 83°F 28°C Low: 77°F 24°C
MANDATORY ANTIGEN TEST FOR RE-ENTRY
As a compulsory requirement of the Healthy Authorities protocol, we were obliged to
undergo a COVID-19 rapid antigen test before entering Ecuador. These
complimentary tests provide the least intrusive testing method and were completed
under the guidance of the onboard Medical Team.
Today we will highlight the lunch buffet selections in La Terrazzo followed by the menu of the day.
11:00 HEAR YE! HEAR YE! You are hereby summoned to the Court of King Neptune Deck (8)
As the Silver Whisper sails across the oceans of the world, there are promises that we are sworn to keep.
When we cross the great divide between the North and the South, we respect King Neptune, ruler of the deep.
2:30 Enrichment Lecture with Tracy Fleming: Discover some amazing tips and tricks on your iPhones and iPads
6:30 Showtime! Silversea proudly presents Broadway Blitz The Voices of Silversea took us on a Broadway musical journey
9:30 Big Screen Movie: Minari A Korean family starts a farm in 1980s Arkansas. The Show Lounge (6)