Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Europe 2019: Trip Notes # 10 A

                                 Europe 2019: Trip Notes # 10 A

 Time for some off-roading with a 4-wheel monster bus 

All Aboard!


So Far So Good - Only A Poorly Maintained Dirt Road


                      We Across What Is Left Of An Old Stone Hut 


Small River That We Need To Cross 


Another Bumpy Crossing Ahead 


Not Too Deep Although A Car Was Pulled Out Last Week By A Rescue Team 


Thank Goodness For A 4-Wheeled Vehicle


WHOOPS! WHOA NELLY!
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One of this day's destination was a research center. 

                   Cold, Blustery And Fun!

Zoologists, Botanists, Anthropologists, Geologists, etc. come here for a lengthy period of time. 

                                 Cozy Setting 

Sleeping Quarters - A Bit Rustic


Art Piece Made With Driftwood And Bones


Artificial Ponds Made By A Woman Who Owns Property/Supports Environmental Research 

Down From Eider Duck
Nests Checked - Down Is Collected For Research And Pillows
Owner Is Only Person That Ducks Allow To Visit Nests
With Care And Support By This Woman, Ducks Continue To Return To These Ponds.
Woman Recognizes "Her Ducks" By Their Individual Feather Markings/Coloring 


Jerry Wanders Into Office Area - Finds Magazines From 1949.  

Jerry Finds Old Fishing Net Floats 

Time To Start Trekking 

Reached Observation Point
Many Birds Live On Cliff Behind Us


Rough/Jagged Cliffs Below
Wet, Slippery Rocks
No Protective Railing - No OSHA


Nearby is a temple/church and burial site.

Anthropologists Discovered/Concluded From Digs:
Vikings Were Buried In Fetal Position (Temple)
Christians were Buried Laid Out Straight (Church) 
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Time to head back to the ship

Notice The Layers Of  Lava - Mountain In Background


Lupin Brought In From Alaska
Used To Hold/Break Down Rock, Make Soil And Hold Soil Together


Now A Huge Problem - Overtaking Entire Countryside
Scientists Trying To Figure Out How To Get Rid Of It 

Touring Botanical Garden

It's amazing that so many flowers can survive the harsh Icelandic weather.













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