Tuesday, 10/15. Interesting departure from hotel.  After loading baggage onto bus we were to walk a bit.  But the bus was trapped in small-city traffic jam.  Finally got everything loaded.  Nice walk to the Falklands Memorial.  

Lunch was preceded by a Q&A with an Argentinean veteran from the Falkland conflict.  His worst moments were after the war.  The country preferred to forget about the lost war, so the soldiers were forgotten.  It’s now getting better.  The spokesman said he was in communication with Vietnam Vets.  He still harbors an expectation that the Falklands will someday be part of Argentina.  I have my doubts.  It’s interesting but not surprising that they maintain a slightly altered view of history, to ignore that Britain had a credible claim to the Islands.  That real reality aside, the UK should accept reality and share them with Argentina. 

Lunch was king crab, preceded by king crab soup.  Excellent. Yoriko can only wish.  LOL.

Drove to the Terra de Fuego National Park.  Sad to say, it was pretty normal, except for the peat moss.  I created excitement by falling and losing my cell phone.  Leader found it.  Only a few minutes lost, but it added some camaraderie to the day.  Since I had no pride to begin with, nothing was lost.

Got to the ship just in time.  It’s wonderful.  Only a little over half-full.  Free water bottle, free knapsack.  Open bar!  Octopus appetizer, followed by pork ribs.  

Helped some folks find the Southern Cross.  

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