Monday 2 January 2012

Antarctica

Note: this entry is written over a number of days - the start of a new day is after the pictures.

I've just been to the Stanley on the Falkland Islands.  Awesome place.  It feels so British, and most residents have a very vague London accent - bizarre!  Loved it.
















It's amazing here.  The air is crisp.  The sky is bright.  I feel alive.  The scenery is breathtaking.  It's absolutely gorgeous.  The penguins are so cute!  I think I want to stay here forever.
















Oh my word, I feel so sick.  The sea is incredibly rough.  It's Christmas and I feel like I'm dying.  I can't do anything, just feel incredibly nauseous.  Don't even mention food.  Urgh.

Was taken to the hospital on board ship... severely dehydrated due to no food & water intake for a few days.  Took the doc a long time to find a decent enough vein to re-hydrate me.  Horrible.















Back at home now - what an incredible experience!  Almost 14 days of travelling and seeing some breathtaking sights - wow.