Around South America in 80 Days

January 27, 2019

Puerto Chacabuco

This was our first port day with not very nice weather. It sprinkled occasionally and was windy with only a high in the upper 50s. Although it was a port day it was a very restful day for me. I slept late and left for the tender just before 11:00 am. We were met at the pier by a free shuttle to the market set up in geodesic domes. There were a few booths and I bought some souvenirs as well as a few gifts. I walked around a little afterwards but, being Sunday, most things were closed. I was back on the ship by shortly after noon.

I had a leisurely lunch in the Lido and then picked up a hot chocolate at the Java Café and sat and knit for a while.

Afternoon trivia at 4:00 was tough and we ended up with 13 out of 21. The winning team had 17.

1) Vexillography is the art and practice of designing what?

2) Which actor has never won an Academy Award for acting – Robin Williams, Clint Eastwood, Ernest Borgnine, or Michael Caine?

3) Which of the following was never an Olympic sport – tug-of-war, unicycle hockey, solo synchronized swimming, or hot air ballooning?

4) On which island was Freddie Mercury born?

5) Leather is the traditional gift for which wedding anniversary – 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th, or 7th?

Bonus – What five countries have the most UNESCO World Heritage sites?

Just prior to departing the captain announced that the weather had deteriorated and we would likely have some rough seas starting around midnight. He also said that the high tomorrow would only be around 50F and there was a good chance of rain.

Before evening trivia I finished shortening the sleeves on the jacket that my travel agency gave me. They are unisex and made for people with long, long arms.

We won evening trivia with 17 out of 19!

1) Which performer who helped to organize Woodstock did not perform at it?

2) What ageless toy was originally made from the knuckle bone of a dog?

3) What is the hardest substance in the human body?

4) Who was the “Fifth Beatle”?

5) In Romeo and Juliet, what was Juliet’s last name? For a bonus point, what was Romeo’s?

After trivia, Pat, Patty, Sherita, and I had another hilarious discussion which cannot be repeated! We then went to see Pat’s new cabin. She was having noise and water issues with her previous one so she is now a neighbor of mine.

All of us were present for dinner. I had French onion soup, Caesar salad, brisket, and arroz con leche. After leaving the dining room I sat and talked with Pat and her husband, Tom. I skipped the show which was a Tango show.

From my deck