Greetings from the Falkland Islands

I can't believe I'm here! the longest flight I have ever undertaken previously has been to NYC just over 7 hours, so imagine that and then the same again. It was tedious... but I shouldn't complain because I got a seat up at the front in 'Pearl Class' which meant I got a chair that completely reclined so I was able to get some decent kip. However, I did sit up during the air turbulence, that was NOT a nice experience.
So far I have seen some sheep, some Upland Geese (which make great Pate apparently) and a huge gull. I've not seen any of the turkey vultures.. yet. They congregate on the roof of one of the buildings. And I've seen some weather!
My room is, erm, comfortable but the welcome back reminds us that we are living in 'field conditions'. so I can forgive the leaky shower and sodden floor for the view that I have from my window. I am not at all overlooked and look out on to some pretty rugged scenery. I pinch myself to remind me that I am in the South Atlantic and not on holiday in the wilds of Scotland.
I met the majority of my team on Saturday morning and they were very welcoming. Sadly our outing in to Stanley was weathered off. In fact, the roads were closed due to the wind, surreal! So I had an opportunity to unpack and get my room looking a bit homely. Can't wait for my comfy box to arrive, it's got all my toys in it!
The food is pretty good and, as you know, I have a healthy appetite ... but I really cannot do UHT milk! so I've been drinking a lot of coffee and am WIRED!
I've just had breakfast and there are less than a dozen sitting reading papers or using the WIFI hotspot. Not like last night, in the bar. I left them all to it ... girl's gotta get her beauty sleep!