SOLSTICE-Sun Pause & Father's Day

19:45 minutes (3:36am-11:21pm) of Sunlight here as we approach the Faroe Islands on June 21. The longest day of the year and tomorrow the days become shorter. Of course, we are going to Iceland next where today there is 22 hours of sunlight and will remain approximately 23+ hours all 3 days, that we are there.

Adding to this posting, due to “unforeseen circumstances” (very heavy winds and high waves) the Captain determined it is not safe and we are not staying here but rather going right to Iceland. In Iceland, the summer solstice is observed while we are there June 21-23 when the sun stays visible for 24 hours a day. This time of year, the earth is titled at an axis 23.5 degrees as we orbit the sun making the Arctic Circle (where we are) closest and never in darkness (midnight sun). This will make for some long, fun days to take advantage of the beauty there.

The summer solstice symbolizes the peak of the sun's power, the triumph of light over darkness, and a celebration of abundance, fertility, life and the beauty of nature (which we are looking forward to seeing over the next 3 days).

The Icelanders who believe in the Huldufólk (the hidden people, elves, and trolls) know that these beings are up to mischief on this day, cows can talk, seals turn into humans, and diseases heal when you roll naked in the grass. It is no laughing matter! A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do!

Wishing all of the fathers and father figures a Happy Fathers’ Day and that the power of sunshine reminds you of the light and strength that fathers give you. Also, we are with all those that are feeling sad without your father and hoping you have wonderful memories of the strength they gave you.

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