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A week of whales in Wales

August 30, 2026

We have spent the week on the isle of Anglesey. Our first evening was a glorious riot of colour, golds, reds and oranges that faded to blues and purple as the sun set with a flash of green over the silky blue silver sea. Behind us the light on Point Lynas lighthouse started to flash. … More A week of whales in Wales

What’s in a name?

August 14, 2026

We spent a day exploring the historic city of Stanley (yes it is a city) in the Falklands, under a brilliant blue sky and warm sun. We wandered past the wood-clad houses and other buildings, with earthly tones and bright coloured corrugated iron roofs, along the main street running parallel to the dark shoreline. A … More What’s in a name?

Carcass Island, The Falklands

August 3, 2026

The ocean was a maelstrom of white and deep blue. The wind whipping waves that rumbled and tumbled over in a rush of foaming water, the troughs between hidden from view. We stood on the bow of the MS Fram, a few sheltered spots providing some respite from the rampant wind. The sun continued to … More Carcass Island, The Falklands