The winds persisted but overnight we had made our way down the east coast of the east island to Bleeker Island. After breakfast we boarded the zodiacs and made our way to shore accompanied by playful Commersons’ dolphins. If Stanley seemed barren, Bleeker Island was pure desolation. One farmer and his family occupy the island a Ruddy Headed) and more penguins – Magellanic Rockhopper and Gentoo.Bleeker is a key place for viewing Rockhoppers as they are difficult to see elsewhere with ease (especially given our planned route). And well worth the visit too, to see these cracking little fellows who were happy to carry on hopping about their ways, completely oblivious to the crowd of camera wielding visitors stood but a few metres away!
Unfortunately the wind picked up in the afternoon and so rather than visiting Sea lion Island as hoped we set sail for South Georgia – a good 2-3 days sail into the middle of nowhere.
Excerpt from Peregrine website:
Today we’ll visit Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, with its brightly painted houses and renowned philatelic bureau and museum. We’ll learn about the historic importance of the harbour in Stanley that served as a major port during the 19th century for sailing vessels attempting to round the Horn, or seeking refuge after completing the formidable journey.
Today we’ll visit Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, with its brightly painted houses and renowned philatelic bureau and museum. We’ll learn about the historic importance of the harbour in Stanley that served as a major port during the 19th century for sailing vessels attempting to round the Horn, or seeking refuge after completing the formidable journey.
