More than 100 thousand visitors were on the decks of the Floating Ambassador in the 10 international ports of the The Blue that unites us crossing that traveled through the United States and the European continent.
The ship is expected to arrive in Cartagena next August.
The floating ambassador of Colombia sailed this weekend from London crossing the emblematic Tower Bridge and sailing the River Thames, after spending four days in Thames Quay Canary Wharf, where it was visited by more than 9,200 Colombians, Latin Americans and curious people in front of the majestic three-masted sailboat and its huge tricolor pavilion.
The flags, T-shirts, hats and the incomparable charisma and festive essence of the Colombians were again there to say goodbye to the crew of the ARC Gloria Training Ship, which despite the rain got a wide call for the transit through the iconic tower Bridge.
With this departure, the crossing #ElAzulQueNosUne, begins its return home, in Cartagena, from where it departed last March 1, crossing the ports of Baltimore - United States, Lisbon - Portugal, Civitavecchia - Italy, Marseille - France, Barcelona - Spain, Antwerp - Belgium, Stockholm - Sweden, Kiel - Germany, The Hague - Netherlands and finally London - England. In total, more than 100 thousand visitors passed through the decks of the ship who experienced Colombian culture, history and traditions on board.
The Colombian Embassy in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland held an extensive agenda of events that included exhibitions, salsa classes and live music. On board, visitors meet the 163 crew members, including 73 students of the Naval Cadet School Almirante Padilla, who are in their instruction and training cruise as part of their training to become Officers of the Colombian Navy.
With this voyage, the Colombian Navy, through the School Ship, promoted the good image of the country and its crew, together with the students and the different embassies, carried a message of brotherhood throughout the oceans, in addition to spreading the Colombian identity throughout the world.
Source: Press- Navy of Colombia
