Really no updates, but the system crashed at work so I decided to spend my coffee break doing this instead of working like usual.
I have been reading my Antarctic travel guide. I am very excited about the Falklands. Rockhopper penguins! Can't say no to seeing this crazy bird with his crazy do.
I am going to have to add some links to this blog for some shops in Stanley. Shopping is going to happen!
For example this: Falkland Islands Wool Store that seems to have no internet presence except for the occasional mention on other sites: here is a photo, which as you can see is not advertising by the business.
Oh, I have fallen into a knitting and yarn on Falkland Islands vortex. Back to work!
Oh wait, THIS:
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Its a few days later. Still daydreaming about the trip but this time on a Saturday when I have more time. I found the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) website. And a couple of very well made videos:
Going Ashore in Antarctica. I can't imbed the video so here are a couple of shots in case you don't have 2.5 minutes to spare
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| If you sense an attack! |
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| Stop often and reflect on the beauty |
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| You will see many types of birds |
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| Species in their natural environment |
and Cruising in Antarctica. Ditto
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| Last great wilderness on Earth |
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| visit the snowy breathtaking scenes |
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| Don't feed the animals! |
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| disturbing the wildlife is prohibited |
And this just in (in June): The ocean surrounding Antarctic is now being recognized as the fifth ocean. Unimaginatively, it is called The Southern Ocean.
