“Technical stop” in Callao, Peru

While our landings in Peru were cancelled, we did stop in Callao today to pick up supplies as well as to allow crew off and have new crew board. It was incredibly foggy all morning thanks to the Humboldt Current. Fog is apparently a regular occurrence along the coast of Peru and Chile. The fog horn sounded for the better part of the morning.

Once we arrived in Callao it was clear that the vendors at the pier were unaware that we would be staying on board. They were all set up and excited to see us. We were sad to see them disappointed. Fortunately, we were given clearance to visit them.

We were keen to leave some dollars here because things must be rough for Peruvians right now. The unrest means tourism has pretty well dried up. We did our part.Read more