We got to land - on West Point Island, part of the Falkland Islands. Because of the weather, the program has been modified. The early scouting crew from the ship found the landing site completely fogged in and visibility nil. Changes were made. This will be the pattern of our travels. The weather rules !!
Once the weather cleared sufficiently, we were off. Our first experience of a zodiac landing. This however was to be a "dry" landing. Meaning there was a nice pier waiting for us at the other end. We didn't have to wade through water - this time.
West Point Island is a private island established as a sheep farm in 1879. It is also a significant Bird and Biodiversity Area. Bird species include the Falkland steamer duck, black-browed albatross, southern rockhopper penguin and Magellanic penguin.
Our destination was a small colony of Magellanic penguins.
Before our return to the ship, we visited the farmhouse to enjoy tea and homemade cakes.
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