Falkland Islands - it's more than just a war zone
Getting some fresh air - taken by Chris Andersen on his iPhone! Day 2 – February 29, 2020 At Sea We were heading for the Falkland Islands. Most people only know the Falklands because of the war between Argentina and Britain in 1982. It is also home to some pretty amazing wildlife. First up was a bio security check, if you think Australia border security are finicky you haven’t been to the Falklands. We had to use paperclips to prise out grains of sand, and clean any dirt or fibres out of any Velcro. This had to be done every time we left the ship whether we were going on land or not. Our first full day at sea was overcast, windy and raining which made the seas a bit rough. Inevitably I got seasick even though I had taken a tablet, had put some herbal patches on as well as my wristbands. It is what I had feared the most. I didn’t quite make it to the restaurant for lunch and a kind man helped me back to my room and then went back down and got me some bread and apples. Th...