Before the plane could land on Saunders Island to take us to Sea Lion Island, we had to chase the geese off the gravel landing strip in a 4×4.

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The wind sock was horizontal across the strip as we took off, only to land again 15 minutes later on Carcass Island to drop off 2 passengers.  Next we landed at Pebble Island for more passengers, then a quick stop at Stanley airport and on to Sea Lion Island.  (Map of Falklands)

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Jeff enjoyed himself in the copilots seat (he had flown a similar aircraft some 40 years earlier).

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Sea Lion Island is home to Sea Lions and Elephant Seals as well as Penguins and many birds.  Because the sheep have been removed, the tussock grass has covered large parts of the island, giving protection to the smaller birds.  We managed to cover the island on foot until gale force winds and rain forced us inside.

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