Falkland Islands –
How very disappointing! As approached Stanley, the weather forecast worsened. Finally, it was decided that we could not go ashore because of impending high winds at noon; there would be high risk returning to the ship. The ship was almost back out to the ocean, when a medical emergency occurred and we had to return to the anchor point in the harbour to arrange transport of a passenger to the local hospital.
We certainly had wonderful views of both sides of the long passage into Stanley, first under bright sunny skies, then under increasing cloud. During the original trip into harbour, we’d been enjoying the view out our window as we ate breakfast, all dressed and ready for our shore excursion.
When we realized that all we’d get of the Falklands was the view from here, we moved out onto our balcony. It’s a rugged place for sure.We enjoyed a delicious meal in the
Chartreuse restaurant, sharing a table with a very interesting couple from Oklahoma.
The evening entertainment was the Pampas Devils, whom we’d seen tangoing a few
nights earlier. This show was based on Argentinian gaucho moves and a lot of
fun.
Memory of the War
