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Blog # 7 - Iceland: Isafjorour and Reykjavik

Just like aging people, our ship has its own set of creaks, aches and pains. Jerry found a way to muffle irritating ceiling noise by stuffing paper into the cabin's nooks and crannies.

Early morning: Ship eases its way into Isafjorour's harbor

Haddock fish farms

Approaching town located at foot of a volcanic area

Barriers are being installed to minimize landslide injuries

History repeats itself: We were here in 2019. Ship happened to dock exactly in the same place this time. Jerry took a photo during our last visit. He compared the shot. The only difference between 2019 and 2023 was trucks and trailers parked on the empty lot. Otherwise, nothing changed during the last several years.

2600 people live here - everyone knows each other - they all go by first name. Using a last name seems to be an insult.

Ten seconds to figure out the meaning: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

Warning: Watch out for falling snow (from roof tops)

Another interesting manhole cover

There isn't a lot of "planned" area (i.e. parks) for kids to play. Therefore, they tend to play in front of their homes which, in this case, is a side-street

Many of the homes were built in the late 1800's. They had little insulation and comfort

Corrugated metal changed everything for the locals - more protection from the elements

Modern apartments are now being built

Typical license plate

This sign requires no explanation

We visited a local museum. Jerry stands next to an old "wet suit"

These shredded wood-like things are pieces of dried fish. Jerry tasted a piece. It was a chewy, mild-fishy tasting experience. He also ate shark meat cured under ground for three months and then left out in the open for another three months. It was a "one-timer" for him.

This large tree trunk washed up on the shore from Siberia

Another easy word to pronounce

This was a "Yum" dessert

Another mid-night sun

An "old friend" in Reykjavik

We sailed on this ship (Viking Star) about a month ago

It's always interesting to see the ship replenishing supplies and getting rid of trash

Potatoes for the next couple of weeks

Another inventive way to unload a container

Watching loading and unloading is a fun happening

Interesting Reykjavik harbor art - (Viking ship)

Old Town area - It felt strange to be back here and taking the same picture with the iconic church in the background. Also, there was a heat wave today: mid-60's. Many locals were trying to get a tan