The Bluff Cove Lagoon Team
Our team of experienced off-road drivers includes Keith, (below), who is a former international shearer and steer-rider. He built Crocodile Bridge over the creek on the way to the Lagoon;   Eric (below right) who was decorated by the Queen for services during the war with Argentina; Tony (far right) - both he and Eric are accomplished horsemen and retired ranchers; Charles (below, centre) our farming neighbour who manages the stock on Bluff Cove Farm. Marshall, retired from farming at Dunbar on West Falkland and many others who will tell you the best stories of Falkland life. All are wonderful characters. |
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This year the Wooden Bogging Spoon - given to the driver who gets stuck in the peat and has to be pulled out the most times - was awarded to Mark (right), who was bogged twice on the very last day of the season, the only wet day we had! All the team are very experienced off-road drivers so sadly boggings are unusual. |
Our knowledgeable Rangers at the Lagoon are led by Sally (left), who farmed at Hill Cove on West Falkland until retiring to Stanley. Other Rangers ready to answer questions include: Ali, teacher and conservationist; Emma, teacher and geologist; multi skilled Richard; Deirdre, retired from farming at Dunbar on West Falkland; and Joan, local historian and decorated by the Queen for services in Falkland's history |
Our regular tea ladies are Marj, Monica and Judy (right) who have all lived on remote farms in the Falklands. They are led by Kevin's wife Hattie (below left), who bakes all the cakes and cookies. After growing up in the English Lake District, Hattie started cooking professionally in Switzerland, before cooking in Outer Mongolia, Scotland and Russia. She has travelled extensively. She ran a wildlife lodge on West Falkland for 7 years, and now manages Bluff Cove Falkland Tours.
New members of our team include the girls at the pier and our musicians in the Sea Cabbage Café. 
Jenny (below right) has been playing the accordion since she was a child and is one of the best musicians in the Islands. Recently she retired from being the Editor of the Penguin News to start a family.
Shirley (below centre) the school music teacher, who has just been decorated by the Queen for services in music, likes to bring down her talented pupils to play for our guests during the school holidays.
When we host special events for ships we add more wonderful characters to the team. This season we began offering BBQs of Bluff Cove Lamb to celebrate special events such as Christmas Day and the last day of the season. These were very popular. We also have had artists in residence, spinners and added cheer with complimentary Penguin Punch.
