Sea kayaker Hayley Shepard started her paddling circumnavigation of South Georgia Island on February 28.

"I am on my way, I have begun, the expedition has started," Shephard proudly announced. She was excited to arrive in South Georgia after her support boat was forced to make an emergency detour to the Falkland Islands during the crossing of the Drake Passage.

Shephard added:

"For 10 years I have been dreaming of this moment, for 3 solid years planning and preparing for it. I am here, kayaking, camping alone in south Georgia and it is absolutely fabulous. I feel at home out here, watching carefully the sea, the weather, the terrain, wildlife, constantly examining my location, understanding it and watching carefully for sudden changes. I have obstacles, challenges and glorious moments ahead."

Source: http://hayleyshephard.blogspot.com/2010/03/1500-arrived-leith-harbor.html