Westpoint Falklands

Arrived at Westpoint around 2.30 and they had the Zodiacs down and ready to go by 3pm.  We have been so lucky with the weather, could have worn a t-shirt & light cardigan in fact.  But we traipsed along with those damn rubber boots, have to wear them as we step in a special ‘bath’ before boarding the Zodiac then likewise on the way home.  And we have to use a spray to thoroughly clean the boots back in the mud room.  All this so as not to introduce any seeds etc to the islands. So on land there was another long walk to see yet more birds, birds and birds, also sheep in the distance. A family lives on the island and farms sheep and cattle.  They have just over 800 sheep and shearing starts on Tuesday! The tradition is that the lady of the house makes afternoon tea for the Silversea guests and we could go to the house at any time.  So, being really fit and underweight (!!!) I piked on the second hill and backtracked to the house.  A good decision as I had an hour or so with Jacquie, we talked about everything to do with island life. She’s lived there pretty much her whole life and goes to Stanley once or twice a year, they also take holidays to other places.  Walked into her kitchen/dining room to find the table laden with fabulous cakes, slices, scones etc, truly it looked like a country spread from days gone by!

Back on the ship at 5.30 and then on to dinner later on.  We’re now sailing to Stanley, will be there from about 8 am to 3 pm.