Wed 14th –
at sea
We have two days at
sea as we travel south to the Falklands . I got
up about 8am for breakfast before joining the bird-watching group at the stern. The was arranged every sea day at 9am, and best of all, we had a zoologist on board - Chris Wilson - to identify what we were seeing. Sightings today included South American Fur seals,
black-browed albatross, great shearwaters and giant petrels. Sightings were written up on a whiteboard at the stern and a list printed off each evening.
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| Black-browed albatross |
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| Manx Shearwater |
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| Northern Giant Petrel |
I stayed until
10.15pm when it was time to go to the Cruise Critic meet & mingle in the
Crows Nest. It was lovely to meet everyone we had been conversing and arranging tours with for
months online. We came out in time to attend the solos lunch at midday, where we sat at a table with
an Argentinian lady, a Dutch businessman and another Austria
That evening was the Captains welcome
party with more free champagne. HAL are not stingy with their complimentary drinks! After yesterday’s
issues over having to wait for a table at dinner, we had pre-reserved one for
tonight. On the menu - lobster - yum.
Thurs 15th
– at sea
Woke and got up at
8.15 and joined the bird watchers again. Not much to see so had breakfast and
went to a talk by Chris Wilson on the flora and fauna of the Falklands .
I spent much of the rest of the day going to various talks and the art auction
as well as quizzes. I am taking to Happy Hour – buy one drink, get another for $1, although it is a bit early at 4-5pm.
Canapés are brought round and nibbles freely replaced. We had good dinner companions then hung around for an
hour before the show which I thought excellent. Then bed as have to be up early
for the Falklands tomorrow.
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