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| Rockhopper Penguin |
50 mph with 50 mph cross winds. I am probably over rating my speed and under rating the wind. It was enough to push the bike over standing still (but not while Luc was on it) and to push the van around all day long.
What could make it worse? Never ask yourself this question when you are behind the wheel.
First, allergies - what is there to be allergic to in the desert? Whatever it was, I can now sneeze at the same time as battling high winds and oncoming vehicles in a "reduced shoulder" zone. I don't know how long one shuts ones eyes when sneezing, but it feels like a really long time.
Not enough? Bring on the variegated pavement.
Or a little rain.
I was happy to have better things to think about, like the stand-out day we spent yesterday at Puerto Deseado's Penguin Island. We took an incredible tour with a great group and an amazing guide, Roxana.
Hopefully my sleep tonight will be filled with penguins and sea lions rather than oncoming Argentinians on vacation! I had no free hands for photos today, but here are some highlights from Isla Pinguino.
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| Commerson's Dolphin |
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Rockhoper penguins
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Rockhopper penguins go for a swim
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| Commerson's Dolphins - the smallest |
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| Sea Lion Colony - one big male for many females |
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| Magellanic Penguins |
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| Just the boys - juvenile colony of male sea lions |
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| Fuzzy Magellanic Penguin Babies |
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| Luc and Roxana |
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