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
Reached Observation Point
Rough/Jagged Cliffs Below
Wet, Slippery Rocks
No Protective Railing - No OSHA
Anthropologists Discovered/Concluded From Digs:
Vikings Were Buried In Fetal Position (Temple)
Christians were Buried Laid Out Straight (Church)
* * *
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)
* * *
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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