In this isolated and windswept archipelago of the Falkland Islands at the tip of the Southern Ocean, we spent the day marching with king penguins with their newly hatched chicks, gentle gentoos, and burrowing magellanic penguins. We wondered in awe and tears as we watched these majestic birds stand together against the harsh elements and hungry Turkey vultures waiting on their wings. In numbers there is safety.
During the two hour 4X4 convoy ride over the peat moss, our driver, Toni, shared how we drive together just in case one vehicle gets stuck--the others can help them out with a tow rope. Similarly if one gets sick or has a tragedy, everyone comes together to help out with a charity event. We need in the one another. Truly birds of a feather flock together!
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