Stromness & Leith Whaling Stations (pm)

Our afternoon walk from Fortuna Bay up to a hill viewpoint overlooking Stromness was cancelled. We think there may have been a landing site problem but nothing was said.

Around late afternoon we sailed around to Stromness to catch sight of the former whaling station where Ernest Shackleton finally arrived after his epic trip to get help. Unfortunately the sun was not a in good position for photographs so they have not come out well.

We also sailed around to Leith whaling station to take photographs from a distance too.

We were unable to do landings at either site because of bird flu, so all we could do was view the sites and try to appreciate what life was like during the whaling and sealing years. Certainly it was a way of earning a living but in terribly harsh conditions; but also to the detriment of the whale and seal populations.

In the evening Paul and I went to help the H. R. Manageress distribute gifts to staff. It was nice to help out and feel useful for a change!Read more