One facet of Falkland life which is distinctly different to much of the UK, is what people do with items they no longer want or that are a bit broken or worn. They do not go straight in the bin, recycling or to the tip. Partly that’s because there isn’t much opportunity for recycling in … Continue reading Resourcefulness
Crafting – a personal journey
I am, in my personal view, once of the least crafty people I know. I have sad memories of attempting to learn to sew at school and being run away with by the sewing machine, with stitches in all sorts of places they shouldn't have been. I never got to grips with the sewing machine … Continue reading Crafting – a personal journey
The great milk crisis of 2024
Our story begins in March 2024, when rumours began to circulate that there was no milk. It was said that one of the supermarkets had sold a lot of milk to a cruise ship and was now very short of supplies. To begin with there was some milk in some shops and there was also … Continue reading The great milk crisis of 2024
The times they are a’changing
The coming of autumn in England is easy to see and experience – summer flowers fade; trees burst into flame, covered in reds and oranges and the days shorten. Last year, experiencing my first autumn in the Falklands I found it difficult to feel autumnal, because I was missing those visual clues. The few trees … Continue reading The times they are a’changing
Black Browed Albatross
Day 2 at New Island and I was off to see the rookery nearest the settlement - about a 15 minute walk. The big draw here was to see Black Browed Albatross which would be my first time. I got buzzed by another pair of caracara. I’ve regularly met curious caracara but not experienced pairs … Continue reading Black Browed Albatross
A “Swiss Cheese” Island
I was very pleased to be at New Island - I arrived towards the middle of the afternoon and by the time we’d waited for the second plane to arrive and bumped over the track to the settlement for 40 minutes, it was getting on. It was about 5pm when I set out and as … Continue reading A “Swiss Cheese” Island
New Island or bust
New Island is one of the outer islands in the Falklands and it is more than usually difficult to get to. It’s long and thin with high cliffs on its western coastline, inland hills and gentle slopes to the eastern shore. There is very little flat land, which means that the only airstrip is short and … Continue reading New Island or bust
A photography learning curve
I've always taken photos when I've travelled, but they have tended to be of the point and click variety, taken as memories for me. Coming to the Falklands I knew that I would want to try and capture the incredible richness of the marine wildlife and the vastness of the landscape. Once I'd been here for … Continue reading A photography learning curve
The long journey south
I went back to the UK over Christmas and flew North on the Airbridge, which I've written about previously (https://whereissarah.blog/2023/05/20/the-airbridge-experience/). This time I flew back via South America. It was a memorable journey. The first thing that you know before you set off, is that it is going to take much, much more time. The Airbridge … Continue reading The long journey south
Weekend Life
One thing I have adapted to in the Falklands is how planning for the weekend works. In the UK my weekends would often be booked up or have events in it months in advance. Arranging to see friends needed diaries and lengthy consultation about possible free dates. When I arrived here I needed to adjust … Continue reading Weekend Life
Where is Sarah? 