Small Look at the Falkland Islands

Lovely sunny day in the Falkland Islands. 14 degree Max with a wind chill factor that made the penguins happy.

We were not able to get on to one of the wildlife tours so we did a tour that visited some key sites of the Falklands War in 1982. Interesting but sobering at the same time. At least we could get a decent cup of tea at the Fitzroy hall.

The Islands are stark and beautiful, similar to how I remember northern Scotland. Hardly any trees, beautiful bays and inlets. A wind!

Stanley (Port Stanley) is a tidy and pretty place. Went into the very comprehensive general store to see if I could get some reading glasses. No luck. Splashed out on a fridge magnet instead.

Tomorrow is a day at sea on route to er, Punta Arenas I think. That will be our first taste of the fjords of Patagonia that I have been pining for.Read more