March 9, 2016
by Lids
Comments Off on 8/3/16 Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
A day at sea and we arrive at Ushuaia and disembark – just in time for the perfectly timed worker’s demo (8.30am) about the Government cutting their wages by 5% to spend on social security and health initiatives. Police and SWAT … Continue reading
March 9, 2016
by Lids
Comments Off on 6/3/16 Saunders Island and Carcass Island, Falkland Islands/Malvinas
Saunders is the fourth largest island in the Falklands, and is run as a sheep farm and has an area of 132 square kilometres. Dolphins escorted us in our zodiac, to the island! We watched the black-browed albatross chicks … Continue reading
March 9, 2016
by Lids
Comments Off on 5/3/16 Stanley, Falkland Islands/Malvinas
The town was established here in the 1840’s, chosen for the sheltered harbour and abundant supplies of peat and fresh water nearby. Stanley is the hub of the Falklands with development of local industries and depopulation of the countryside leading … Continue reading
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