2025_26 Oosterdam, Stanley, The Falkland Islands...

I was out on deck bright and early for sail into the Falkland Islands…the winds were blowing very strong and it was iffy whether we would get in or not. Great photos were just not in the cards…  Today Captain Kevin Beirnaert got us into the Falklands keeping his perfect record intact. We met our guide David and off we headed to Volunteer Point. Volunteer Point is an impressive lowland peninsula on the north-east of mainland East Falkland. On our journey to and from Volunteer Point, you see many of the famous battlefield sites and remnants from the 1982 conflict between the British and Argentina. Always an interesting perspective is seeing the unique rock formations, known as the stone runs, while taking in the beautiful, rugged landscape. The peninsula boasts a long, white sand beach and is home to a variety of birdlife. The largest breeding group of king penguins, along with Gentoos and Magellanic is found here. Once at our destination. I headed directly to the beach area…the group and numbers of marching penguins was incredible! The weather gods were with us and our itinerary change worked out for us as tomorrow’s weather forecast may close the port. We had the best day visiting this wonderful penguin colony!  Loving the Falklands!!!!