Leaving the Falkland Islands

I have only seven weeks to go before I leave the Falkland Islands. Where have the two years gone and how quickly they have passed!

I am starting to fill boxes and clean cupboards. I keep promising myself never to move again but then it just happens. I have two friends coming to visit the Islands before I leave. I'm looking forward to that as it'll encourage me to take one final look at all my old haunts and take me on a stroll down memory lane.

I have many precious memories of my time here and other memories I would rather forget! Such is life.

I have learned one thing. It is people that make a place.... The scenery is spectacular, the wildlife is enthralling, but the people still make a place. I'm going to miss some people here!

I have so much yet to accomplish before I leave these Islands. I must try and visit North Arm.

I spent last weekend at San Carlos. How I love that place. The final resting place of 15 British men who made the ultimate sacrifice for the liberty of these Islands. A cemetery is a place to ponder. There are no re-runs of this life. I think it's beneficial as a Christian to evaluate where I am in life, to examine my motives and question whether I am actually making any difference to those around me.

As I leave the Falklands, I ponder if my time here was beneficial to myself, my family and those around me in the Islands. Have I made any difference in the church, the Police Station, around my set of friends and in the wider community. Time will tell I suppose.

My South America trip is coming together. I will add a blog page soon with further details.

My fundraising is about to end for the Anthony Nolan Trust and my trek up Mount Aconcagua in Argentina. I am coming close to having raised £8,000. An amazing amount of cash. Thanks to my generous donors!