Day 1 - Reykjavik- Part 1
17 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
We arrived in Iceland and spent the day exploring Reykjavik until we could board our ship.
Today is Iceland’s Independence Day
Day 1 - Reykjavik- Part 2
17 июня, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 93 °F
We are on the ship - had a real safety muster drill - a bit more hard core than Carnival 🤣
After a informational orientation we had a lovely dinner
We will have a change of itinerary due toЧитать далее
Day 2 - at sea, headed towards Greenland
18 июня, Denmark Strait ⋅ 🌬 34 °F
We are now inside the Arctic Circle and should encounter and travel through sea ice soon
Day 2 - Headed to Greenland - part 2
18 июня, Denmark Strait ⋅ 🌬 32 °F
When we hit an iceberg we hear the loud noise of the impact and the ship shakes a lil' bit
Day 3 - Greenland ! Part 1
19 июня, Denmark Strait ⋅ ⛅ 32 °F
We are off the coast of Greenland and will be on the first zodiac to explore the waters
It's the zodiac life for me !
19 июня, Denmark Strait ⋅ ⛅ 32 °F
We had a picture perfect morning to venture out on the zodiacs and explore the icy waters along the coast of Greenland
Zodiac Life - part 2
19 июня, Denmark Strait ⋅ ⛅ 32 °F
Zodiac Life - Part 3
19 июня, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 34 °F
Day 5 - Back to Iceland
20 июня, Исландия ⋅ 🌧 41 °F
We had more rough waters crossing the Denmark Strait
Dramamine kept us from getting sick - just makes us sleepy - along with the constant motion of the waves
Day 5 - Glaumber
20 июня, Исландия ⋅ 🌧 41 °F
There is a lovely historical turf house village in Skagafjörður, North Iceland, called Glaumbær farm that should not be missed while travelling in this area
Day 5 - also Icelandic Horses - part 1
20 июня, Исландия ⋅ 🌧 41 °F
Icelandic horses are a uniquely fascinating breed celebrated for their five distinct gaits, legendary hardiness, and unparalleled genetic purity. Brought to the island by Viking settlers over 1,000Читать далее
Day 5 - Icelandic Horses - part 2
20 июня, Исландия ⋅ 🌧 41 °F
Birds of Drangey Island
20 июня, Исландия ⋅ 🌧 41 °F
Took the zodiac out to bird watch around Drangey Island
Day 6 - Djúpavík - Part 1
21 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
Djúpavík is a small and very quaint village in the North-West of Iceland. At present it only consists of seven houses, a hotel and the ruins of a herring factory. We did some hiking, they have aЧитать далее
Day 6 - Djúpavík - Part 2
21 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
Day 6 - Djúpavík - Part 3
21 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
Day 7 - Vigur Island - Puffins !
22 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Vigur Island is home to over 100k puffins and 10k Eider ducks
Truly a fascinating place to visit for any bird watching
Eiderdown is one of the rarest and most luxurious types of down available, whichЧитать далее
Day 7 - Vigur Island - Part 2
22 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
I tried to limit how many pics I post - but so hard to choose - i was on the island for 90 mins and took 127 pics - sorry, not sorry
Fun fact : Approx 6 weeks after they are born, they are fullyЧитать далее
Day 7 - Vigur Island - Part 3
22 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Day 7 - Vigur Island - Part 4 - and whales
22 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Day 8 - Iceland - Atlantic Ocean & Dynjandi
22 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☀️ 45 °F
Dynjandi Waterfall - surreal
Day 8 - Dynjandi - Part 2
23 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Day 8 - Dynjandi - Part 3
23 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Day 8 - zodiac ride - eagles and the polar plunge
23 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
Last Day - Golden Circle - Iceland - Part 1
24 июня, Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Our first stop on the tour was Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park - it was quite interesting - it is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historical and geological significance, as it'sЧитать далее