Today we spent a full and rewarding day on Saunders Island, a place where nature feels raw and untouched. Conditions were favourable for operations, with overcast but stable weather, a moderate westerly wind, and a calm sea allowing smooth expedition boat landings. Once ashore, we explored the island in small groups, walking along the coastline and across rolling grass and peat-covered hills. From higher viewpoints, we enjoyed wide views over the ocean and long sandy beaches, with a strong sense of remoteness.

Wildlife encounters were the highlight of the day. We observed penguins along the shore and within their colonies, and spent time near black-browed albatrosses, learning about their breeding ecology and the importance of the Falklands as a nesting area. Throughout the walk, stops were made to interpret the landscape and its biodiversity.