EnglandRingwayManchester Airport53°21’40” N 2°16’27” W
23. august 2019, England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Manchester Airport, at last, and waiting for our flight to Kevlavik Airport in Reykjavik
We’re in the Aspire Lounge and relaxing with a much deserved drink with out breakfast!
Not long now!
IslandSuðurnesReykjanesbærKeflavík International Airport63°59’47” N 22°37’26” W 23. august 2019, Island ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Arrived safe and sound, a quick Customs and now onto TheGrand Hotel, in Reykjavik
On leaving the airport you pass a really novel sculpture called ‘The Jet Nest’ at the entrance to theLæs mere
IslandHöfuðborgarsvæðiReykjavíkLaugardalslaug64°8’32” N 21°53’31” W
23. august 2019, Island ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We have arrived at the hotel and we’re in room 1343 but it’s down as P43 !
Fabulous view across Reykjavik and the room lovely with jacuzzi and balcony overlooking the town and harbour
IslandHöfuðborgarsvæðiReykjavíkHarpa64°9’0” N 21°55’59” W
24. august 2019, Island ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
One of Reykjavik’s major landmarks built over 4 years, from 2007 to 2011
It’s truly amazing, inside and out, almost entirely created from glass and mirrored panels...I can see me
IslandHöfuðborgarsvæðiReykjavíkRauðarárvík64°8’51” N 21°55’21” W
24. august 2019, Island ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
This fabulous sculpture, which looks like a Viking Ship, in the harbour is called The Sun Voyager (Solfar) which is in fact an ode to the sun
IslandHöfuðborgarsvæðiReykjavíkReykjavik Airport64°7’45” N 21°55’3” W 24. august 2019, Island ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
IslandHöfuðborgarsvæðiReykjavíkLaugardalslaug64°8’33” N 21°53’30” W
25. august 2019, Island ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Relaxed morning packing up ready for our flight to Kangerlussuaq Airport
Went to Sculpture Museum this morning really interesting but, sadly, not enough time. Lainey’s off now to the Art Museum andLæs mere
IslandSuðurnesReykjanesbærKeflavík International Airport63°59’41” N 22°37’35” W
25. august 2019, Island ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Back at the airport again and heading off to Greenland, at last, but where did all these strange and ‘reality challenged’ people come from...surely not American?
Oh, by the way it’s pouring down! 😳
GrønlandQeqqataCamp Lloyd67°0’0” N 51°0’0” W
25. august 2019, Grønland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Kangerlussuaq, which means ‘Big Fjord’ is tiny although they do have the military presence here
The buses, for our onward journey to pick up Explorer in Sondrestrom Port, includes an AmericanLæs mere
GrønlandQeqqataCamp LloydBrennan Pynt66°57’20” N 50°58’6” W
25. august 2019, Grønland ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Arrived at Sondrestrom Port where Explorer is harboured, we have a 5 minute Zodiac ride to reach the ship, thankfully we’ve made it and enjoying a well deserved drink in the lounge...cheersLæs mere
