Port Stanley [British Capital of Falkland Islands]

Hey Everybody,

So, a little history on Stanley [population: approx. 2,050]. Stanley is on East Falkland Island. It was established in the 1840's. It survived [won] the 1982 Falklands War with Argentina and to this day the campaign against Argentina is visible on the island.

On a related note, do NOT ever try to:
1. use Argentina money on the Falkland Islands. The Brits don't think that's funny. Those of us on the ship were given very clear instructions not to even joke about this in town. They will take Falkland Pounds, US Dollars, and Euros.
2. recycle cans and bottles. Really....I asked a food vendor where I could recycle and was told very tersely that Argentina will not permit any ship with UK/Falkland Island recycling materials into its waters. Thus, Stanley cannot recycle. Sure, they could ship the materials to Britain or elsewhere, but at some point I'm pretty sure the cost outweighs the benefits. Such a shame....

Anyway, Stanley is a cute & colorful little community. Not much in the way of wildlife at this stop, but plenty of pubs and shops for the tourists. During season, Stanley has cruise ships in several times each week.

Sir Ernest Shackleton was here

Local church with whale bone arches

Port Stanley Police Station. It has 13 jail cells. 

 At the museum you are most likely to find items of the Falklands War and remnants of the whaling industry, such as this harpoon. 

ps I failed to mention in the previous post that Saunders Island's true claim to fame is not the adorable Rockhopper Penguins, but the nesting Black-Browed Albatross. So, I give you the nesting Albatross....

After Stanley we returned to sea; destination South Georgia Island. We were told almost daily that it is Earth's crown jewel. How is a piece of land ever to live up to such high expectations?