From Waddell to Saunders Island


Before landing in Port Stanely, the Oosterschelde toured outer islands in the Falklands archipelago.  First stop: desolate and sparsely populated Waddell Island.

Sheep grazing has hardly been a boon to the environment in the Falklands, and perhaps kelp farming could be a sustainable alternative.

Seaweed washing up on shore on Waddell Island

A pontoon boat in the middle of hail made for a difficult landing on Saunders Island.

The view after climbing up a mountain

After a long hike, we came to a sparse settlement

The owner of Saunders Island, David Pole-Evans

Waiting to return onboard the Oosterschelde, unusual geology on the beach

 


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