Port Stanley – The Falkland Islands
Port Stanley, situated at the eastern end of East Falkland, is the flavor of Great Britain. The houses are Victorian, the pubs are inviting places for beer drinking with friends, the fish and chips are very tasty, and the climate (physical, mental, and emotional) is pure British! It was chilly and windy with a bit of rain when three of us decided to walk to town, rather than take the shuttle bus, but by the time we got to the cathedral, the sun was out, if only for a while. It was Remembrance Day in the Falklands and soldiers and veterans gathered together after the service for a parade down the main street. Wreaths were laid at the memorial for the British soldiers who died in the 1982 conflict and I had the opportunity to talk about the Falklands War with a couple of locals at the pub.
And now...for dessert...
On the way back to the ship, we stopped off at “Bitter Sweet” a delightful cafe owned by Julie, whose family has lived in Port Stanley for five generations, and Leslie who hails from Canada and has made a seven year commitment to live in Port Stanley. Scones, muffins, and cookies baked fresh daily and handmade chocolates made with organic fair trade products tempt the palate. The truffles, chocolate penguins, and assorted shapes and sizes of sweets are all for the offering...I can personally say that the ginger truffle was divine! I should have eaten more!
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