This week has felt a bit like Jekyll and Hyde.
We enjoyed lots of warm weather and sunshine from Buenos Aires through Puerto Madryn. Then came the 18-feet swells and 40-mph winds… As we now head south to the Drake’s passage, it is looking like it will be more of the same - wind and swells, that is. I hear there are all sort of other storms out there around the globe, so I guess we are no different!
Upon the recommendation of Chaz and Gary, Dirk and I booked a very cool culinary experience for Buenos Aires, a 9-course tasting menu at Fogón Asado. It has a steep (for Argentina) price tag and reservations are non-refundable three days out. Whether you select the regular tasting or the Chef’s Counter, you are seated around the grill and the cooking is done in front of you.
We had a bit of a nail-biter getting there as some refueling that Dirk needs to be onboard for was delayed, but we made it. We did the Chef’s Counter, a private dining room for only ten people. Everyone with us were definitely not locals, but the experience did not feel touristic. It was a room of ten guests who all enjoy a good culinary treat. The food was delicious and chef and staff were all lovely. The restaurant can make adjustments for any food allergies and can accommodate vegetarians, but beef really is the star of the show.
Today was our call to the Falkland islands. The Falklands are always iffy as the winds are strong here and tendering under such conditions is risky. We have been lucky this season, making all four calls. Today was the first day this season that I went ashore in the Falklands, and it was still pretty darn windy. I got to go on the tour to Bluff Cove and see the gentoo and king penguins. Lots of moms sheltering their chicks. Last photos of the season of penguins, I promise. Maybe.
(Otherwise) Wellness Round Up
Hydration and sleep: These have been good.
Movement and nutrition: Protein fest aside, these have been mixed. Better the weather, better the movement and nutrition. Worse weather means riding out the swells and eating bland food to keep down.
Stress: has been high. I can’t afford the time to be seasick - too much to do workwise and presentation writing-wise, let along being able to work out. Grrrr.
Anyway, off we head to the last Antarctica visit of the season.
That's it for now. Bon Voyage & Bon Appétit!
Post updated August 17, 2024
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