Akureyri, Iceland (by Arjan Post)
Our port of call, and starting point of our bus tour, was Akureyri, Iceland’s second biggest city of about 18,000. In spite of being on the north coast close to the Arctic Circle, it has a fairly mild climate.
Akureyri Flowers
All Icelandic Youth Participate in Community Service
Today we were sheep. The shepherd was a nice Icelandic lady, called a tour leader, who herded us into and out of busses. I and my fellow sheep were allowed to spend a little time on our own here and there. All kidding aside, given the allotted time and the distance, there was no other practical way to get a good look at inland Northern Iceland.
Eyjafjörður, Akureyri’s Fjord (by Arjan Post)
I did use my free time to take several short walks near Lake Mývatn and Godafoss falls.
Lake Mývatn (by Arjan Post)
Lake Mývatn, we were told, is named after a fly that plagues the area, comparable to a sand-fly. They weren’t kidding. At one point I had to hold my hand in front of my nose and mouth because otherwise I might inhale whole clouds of them. Insects, the scourge of the arctic!
Arjan Walking in the Lava Labyrinth
But at other places walking around was very pleasant. Godafoss falls were definitely impressive.
Godafoss (by Arjan Post)
Photos © 2014 P.J. Gardner & Arjan Post. All rights reserved.