Jan 31 At Sea

While at sea today we had another cooking demonstration by French Master Chef Jean-Jacques Dietrich and Executive Chef Wolfgang Maier.  They prepared Mignonette of Beef with Endive “Meuiniere” (Beef Tenderloin) and Salad de Coquille St Jacque (Assorted Greens with Sautéed Scallops).   It is so much fun to watch them work together, as they have slightly different styles, that clash a little, but that they play off of with humor.

Later we had an enrichment lecture by Terry Bishop on the 1982 Falkland Island conflict.   While the islands have been in British control for about 150 years, the Argentineans have claimed ownership.   In 1982 the Argentineans invaded, and the British responded by invading and retaking the islands.  Today, the islands have about 2,500 inhabitants, protected by about 1,000 British troops.

This evening we watched a beautiful sunset and then went to hear Grammy Award winning Sharon Stanley, a vocalist from the Glen Miller Band.

 

Tomorrow we visit Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands.

As we get closer to the Falklands the sea is calming again.  As we head east and north the days are getting shorter already one hour shorter than yesterday.