One thing that has been proven again and again is that greed and avarice ultimately get you nowhere, other than six feet under. Those who fashion themselves as any different from any other human will learn their lessons one way or another. This post is not easy to write: we have British lineage, but also have Latin family who have been touched by what has happened there, decades ago. One thing is for sure: we all can learn patience, compassion and common sense to keep this big blue ball in the cosmos.
The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are a remote South Atlantic archipelago. With rugged terrain and cliff-lined coasts, its hundreds of islands and islets are home to sheep farms and abundant birdlife. The capital, Stanley, sits on East Falkland, the largest island. The town’s Falkland Islands Museum has themed galleries devoted to maritime exploration, natural history, the 1982 Falklands War and other subjects. Here is some history. The history of the Falkland Islands and Britain involves early
exploration, competing colonial claims, and a 1982 war over sovereignty. Early Discovery and Claims. 1770–1774: Spain forced the British out of Port Egmont in 1770, leading to a near-war. Britain returned in 1771 but voluntarily withdrew in 1774 for economic reasons, leaving a Spanish presence that remained until 1811. 1690: English captain John Strong made the first recorded landing on the islands, naming the sound “Falkland Channel” after Viscount Falkland. 1764–1765: France founded the first settlement on East Falkland, while Britain established a separate settlement and naval station on West Falkland at Port Egmont in 1765. When you dig a little bit further, you’ll see how deep and wide the history is.
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