Healthy holidays - Poling with Penguins!

Welcome!

This blog is simply about my activities as a Nordic Walking Instructor, now living in the Falkland Islands.  I offer regular classes and walks in what is probably the  most southerly outpost of Nordic Walking in the world.   Certainly one of the remotest!

Nordic Walkers and WW2 gun, overlooking Stanley harbour

Antarctica is about 700 miles south, but the weather here is more windy than cold.  However, that doesn't prevent enthusiastic walkers venturing out to  sample the scenery to keep fit.

A local walking group exploring the countryside or Camp.

When you have a landscape like the Falklands on your doorstep, it seems a shame to be exercising indoors.
The health benefits of Nordic Walking are well-documented, but in case you need convincing, here is a recent article on the topic.....
http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/0521/why-you-should-try-nordic-walking.aspx?xid=tw_heartdiseases_sf

Dramatic scenery is everywhere.

The Falkland Islands is growing as a tourist destination.  Most visitors arrive by cruise ship during the austral summer, and spend only a few hours ashore.

However, a growing number are coming to see the wonderful wildlife which is gaining recognition as a  "cold-climate Galapagos".  Birds and animals have little fear of Man here and amazing wildlife-watching can be achieved.

If you browse earlier posts on this blog you'll find that my Nordic Walking group have had close encounters with penguins, seals, dolphins and assorted local birds.

Yorke Bay - home to hundreds of penguins.

So, if you want to combine a visit to the Falkland Islands with a Nordic Walking session, please let me know.  I have poles and transport and can show you round the wildlife spots, or Battlefield sites, whilst keeping fit, Nordic Walking!

http://www.nordicwalking-holidays.com/?page=holidays

Peter
peteryoung111(at)gmail.com