After cruising the rough waters past Cape Horn, my parents arrived in the Falkland Islands, also known as Islas Malvinas to Spanish speaking nations.

During the Falklands War, Argentina and the United Kingdom fought over these islands, along with the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. Britain regained control over the Falklands when the 74-day conflict ended in June 1982. Argentina still believes itself to have sovereign claim over the islands and considers the British to be illegal occupants.