This week the weather gave us some wonderful displays and also some horrendous and unusual conditions. As I write, the lightning is flashing across the overcast sky, and the rain is belting down. "The risk of sunburn is LOW", as the optimistic radio weather announcer puts it!
The Corniche? |
Watersports. |
I've also seen a water-skier recently... plus kite-surfers like this chap >
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5FhUStwb4I
You might see the wreck of the Lady Elizabeth in the background, and some dolphins appear after 30 seconds.
Evening light |
Watching the penguins in the minefield |
Back from a swim |
I know what you're thinking..."Not another @#* sunset!" . But they're all different.... |
Lamplight at twilight |
Very southerly Nordic Walkers heading to strange cloud (or alien spaceship) |
An official invitation (and Falkland's marine mammals stamps). |
"Mr P regrets....". Sadly, I cannot attend this reception, but maybe I'll get another chance? I do like the stamps here...New sets come out every other month (or so it seems), and most are memorable. Let me know if you want me to send you a postcard (with a stamp!). It might be the closest you get to a dolphin!
A scale model of Torres del Paine, or My First Pavlova? |
Not local fruit! |
Last week, I cooked for some friends, and tried some South Georgia reindeer in red wine. It was, even if I say so myself, delicious.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sunday saw the regular Ramblers walk. The plan was to walk up Smoko Mountain, but heavy fog at about 200 feet, meant that idea was swiftly abandoned. Plan B was to walk up a lovely river valley (at least, I was told it was lovely!), and hunt for the elusive Teaberries, which reportedly were ripe for picking!
Rock slabs rear out of mist |
Some of the chaps felt a more energetic walk was required so wandered round in the mist, and tried, sometimes successfully, to cross a fast-flowing stream.
Male walkers eagerly awaiting the return of the berry pickers to the cave.... |
We agreed to rendezvous with the Teaberry pickers for lunch in a lovely viewpoint (at least, I was told it was a lovely viewpoint), but lunchtime came and went with no sign of the other group. It was at this point that I realised I had all my partner's food and drink in my rucksack......Oh well: waste not, want not!
The elusive and delicious Teaberries. |
Quickly diverting attention from the unequal distribution of equipment and food, we eagerly asked our companions how they had got on with the berry-picking. Hurrah! A bountiful supply had been found!
Recipes for Teaberry muffins, Teaberry pavlova and Teaberry vodka were exchanged as we walked back to the parked cars.
An enjoyable day out, despite the fog.
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A Public Holiday has been declared on the Falklands for Baroness Thatcher's funeral tomorrow. The Islanders are very grateful to her decision to send a Task Force, 31 years ago.....
I hope the main London event, and the London Marathon, pass peacefully. My thoughts are with the people of Boston.
Back in a month.
Peter
An enjoyable day out, despite the fog.
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End of an era? |
A Public Holiday has been declared on the Falklands for Baroness Thatcher's funeral tomorrow. The Islanders are very grateful to her decision to send a Task Force, 31 years ago.....
I hope the main London event, and the London Marathon, pass peacefully. My thoughts are with the people of Boston.
Back in a month.
Peter
Just caught up on all your posts! Stunning photos, as usual!
ReplyDeleteHave a fun trip and don't over-indulge at the lounge pre-boarding :-DD
Thanks, but your advice has come too late...:-)
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