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Here a few pictures from when I was fortunate enough to visit the Falkland Islands in 2006, situated off the coast of Argentina in the South Atlantic Ocean. although only a fleeting visit, it lives up to reputation as a incredible setting to view wildlife, as some snapshots of the Gentoo Penguins will testify. ... read more
Gentoo Penguin
Gentoo Penguin
Gentoo Penguin

South America » Falkland Islands February 14th 2006

We spent 2 days visiting the Falklands. West point and Stanley. There were loads of birds on the West, Albatross and cara cara and loads of rock hopper penguins. We walked a couple of miles on grass (oh joy to be on land!!) spent an hour or so birdwatching - amazing! Then headed back to someones house for tea and cakes. The island reminded me of Wales (except the penguins..)Was very lovely. The second day we went to Stanley-the capital of the Falklands, It's the smallest and most remote capital city in the world. It was soo British, they spend pounds, drink pints and eat fish & chips... Imagine mine and Lo´s excitement when we went into the supermarket and saw all the stuff from home... chewits, curly wurlys, crunchies, horlicks, marmite etc etc... Very exciting! ... read more
A little bit of home
Bird watching
Albatross

South America » Falkland Islands February 10th 2006

Day 5 - Tuesday 7th Feb The Facts: Tour of Tierra del Fuego Parque Nacionale Embarkation of Akademik Shokalsky The longer version: Today we got to meet the remainder of or group we would be spending the next 3 nights with as we all dined at Breakfast. We identified one younger couple who would give us a running for youngest on the boat We met with the group for a tour to Tierra del Fuego PN. Our tour leader was an interesting lady who went by the name of Crazy Horse. She fitted this description very well, and to demonstrate this, as we went passed some horses in a paddock and she pronounced that these were her family members and then she attempted to neigh! We also spent 45 minutes on the tour sitting in the ... read more
Boarding Akademik Shokalsky
Magellanic Penguins
Dolphins from the zodiac




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