Weathered out of the Falklands again...

We were very disappointed this morning at 8:00 to have the Captain announce that once again we are being weathered out of the Falklands. Unfortunately, this optimist had been up and showered since 6:00, patiently waiting in our gathering spot to be called to her tender. Given that we are running 4 hours delayed due to weather it might have been quite a wait. We may still have to go into Port Stanley to do a med-evac but at the time of his announcement that was uncertain. What is certain is that there is no way these seas will permit a tender operation to take place for our shore excursions even if we’d been running on schedule. We have been experiencing 25-30 foot swells for the last 48 hours which is making for some very interesting walking around the ship and has us wondering if the possible med-evac is related to a fall as it would be surprising if someone hasn’t taken a flier during this turbulence. It feels incredibly like airplane turbulence which, for some reason, surprised me. I have experienced mild sea turbulence in the Caribbean but nothing like this and it doesn’t appear that the seatbelt sign will be going off anytime soon. There have been many moments when I have wished we actually had seat belts and as I sit at a table writing this, that’s my view. Last evening in the lounge/library books were falling off of shelves and chairs with no one in them were spinning mindlessly. Quite a feeling, as you may imagine. Maggie brought Gravol with her and hasn’t needed it but I took my 5th one in 16 days this morning as I am battling a nasty head cold and that seems to magnify the sensation of movement. I expect it has something to do with plugged up head and vertigo. Since today will need to be another day at sea I suppose I should be thankful that I’m not viewing penguins in the rain with currently 37 deg F temp in Port Stanley. I will now have to wait for Punta Arenas again to see more penguins as our next port, Ushuaia, will take us to Tierra del Fuego National Park where I believe we will see some beautiful scenery but none of our little black and white friends. The good news is that we have no more ports that might have limited access (I hope). The crew is currently preparing a new slate of activities for today so I am hoping there will be a couple of good lectures to attend and perhaps a long afternoon nap will be in order. We now make our way to round Cape Horn again and we are told calmer waters will prevail tomorrow. Until Ushuaia, I remain, rockin’ ‘n rollin’ Sally…….xoxo