Morning came quickly to Borgarnes. Our light-block shades worked wonders (after Katie turned off her head lamp). We had a lovely breakfast at Bjarta and begrudgingly left. We took the ring road through the tunnel and back to Reykjavik.
We booked a boat tour to see puffins (and were impressed by our Spanish-speaking guide, Jorge). I got some amazing shots of the amazing birds. Jorge is a Marine Biologist. He pointed out different species, recalled now extinct birds and gave us great insight into the remarkable adaptations of the puffin. It can dive down to 60 meters, is a very fast swimmer and a great fisherman.
We wandered the streets of Reykjavik and brought the trip full circle with hotdogs (two with everything) at the same famous hotdog stand (Bill Clinton even had a dog there once!) We enjoyed a slice of delicious chocolate cake at the Laundromat - a hip hangout. Then we bedded at the 1912 Guesthouse - clean and charming.
This morning (day 11) we are boarding our plane - having driven over 2100 kilometers. Iceland has been a great host and teacher. We both seek to return one day to the land of the midnight sun.
We booked a boat tour to see puffins (and were impressed by our Spanish-speaking guide, Jorge). I got some amazing shots of the amazing birds. Jorge is a Marine Biologist. He pointed out different species, recalled now extinct birds and gave us great insight into the remarkable adaptations of the puffin. It can dive down to 60 meters, is a very fast swimmer and a great fisherman.
We wandered the streets of Reykjavik and brought the trip full circle with hotdogs (two with everything) at the same famous hotdog stand (Bill Clinton even had a dog there once!) We enjoyed a slice of delicious chocolate cake at the Laundromat - a hip hangout. Then we bedded at the 1912 Guesthouse - clean and charming.
This morning (day 11) we are boarding our plane - having driven over 2100 kilometers. Iceland has been a great host and teacher. We both seek to return one day to the land of the midnight sun.
No comments:
Post a Comment