Off We Go!

Friday,
12-31-10
We made it to our destination  after 36 hours of flights and layovers. The
flight from Buenoa Aires to Ushuaia was beautiful with huge mountains
covered with snow.  It was very warm when we arrived but it is now cooling
off. We even had all of our luggage arrive - Yeah!!!!  Unfortunately we
could not get access to a computer after we landed. We have had two glorious
days on board the Research Vessel.  We've met many wonderful people from all
over the world.  There are only 10 couples from the US so we have been
hanging with the Brits,Canadians,  Aussies, and New Zealanders.  We've seen
some really interesting birds, a few penguins, and Albotross.  We are
heading to The Falklands where we will have the opportunity to see lots of
penguins.  Tonight we will be celebrating New Year's Eve as we head for the
Falklands.  So far, the weather is cooperating.  Since we don't have access
to the internet our nephew may be able to update our blog for us.  This is
the first attempt.  We hope you have a wonderful New Year's.  We'll see you
in 2011.  Tena and Tom


p.s. This is Ian Ferrell, the nephew, being e-mailed from Tena and Tom and relaying their messages, so they probably won't get your comments for awhile.