1 Town in Northern Jutland where the ship departs for the Faroe Islands and Iceland.
2 Hotel Hirtshals - Great view and weather...
3 Harbour site at Hirtshals. Road sign to the ferry..
4 Almost the end of the day.The sea is still busy with ships...
5 The very end of the day...In Hirtshals.
6 The lighthouse in Hirtshals.
7 In line for embarkation at the ship Norröna bound for Iceland.
8 In line for embarkation at the ship Norröna bound for Iceland.
9 Norröna at quay in Hirtshals.
10 We board the ship..
11 Smyril Line is a Faroese shipping company, linking the Faroe Islands with Denmark and Iceland. "Smyril" is Faroese for merlin.
12 Ready to go....
13 Great ad for Faroe Islands.
14 Tax Free shopping area.
15 Tax Free shopping area.
16 Tax Free shopping area.
17 Sun deck.
18 The North Atlantic at dusk.
19 Sky Bar.
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21 The great sea bird gannet was following the ship far far from the shore.
22 The great sea bird gannet was following the ship far far from the shore.
23 The great sea bird gannet was following the ship far far from the shore.
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26 Arrival at the Faroe Islands. The lighthouse on the island Nólsoy.
27 Nólsoy.
28 Steaming into Torshavn..
29 Approaching the harbour at Torshavn.
30 Tinganes. Historic place at the capital of Faroe Island.
31 Side by side in the harbour, with the old danish school ship Georg Stage.
32 The Sky Bar serving delightful drinks and fast food for a late hunger..
33 Dining at Norrröna was an absolutely pleasure.
34 We leave the Faroe Islands in the evening, bound for Iceland.
35 Last view of the Faroe Island.
36 First sight of iceland...
37 The fog was like pea soup, when we entered Seyðisfjörður.
38 Seyðisfjörður.
39 The port of Seyðisfjörður. East coast of Iceland.
40 Waiting for permission to leave the car deck.
41 Disembarking the ship in Seyðisfjörður habour.
42 Water height measure device at a mountain river.
43 On track to Egilsstaðir - view from the mountain pass down to Seyðisfjörður.
44 Crossing the Highland between Seyðisfjörður and Egilsstaðir.
45 Road conditions are not always the best...accidents occurs!
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50 The haubour at Djúpivogur
51 Don't talk about the smell - Stockfisch hanging for drying.
52 Late evening - daylight is still on during the summer time..
53 Old farmhouse
54 Smyrlabjörg Hotel, Höfn.
55 Lonely petrol station on the East Coast
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58 Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
59 Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
60 Artic Skuas
61 Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
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63 Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon - it is a polar bear?
64 Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
65 Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
66 Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
67 Hardy green plant
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69 Lupins. In Iceland, the plant has been used to combat erosion. In some places, however, this has caused problems because of the lupin spreading too quickly. It is not native to Iceland but grows very well there. Since other plants find it difficult to root in the loose, eroded soil where it is generally planted, the lupin can grow unhindered and creates monocultures which prevent native flora to flourish.
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71 Lunch time.
72 Facts about Sandfjell
73 The first church in Sandfell is dated back to before the 1362nd The church was demolished in 1914 - the last burial took place in 1950.
74 The first church in Sandfell is dated back to before the 1362nd The church was demolished in 1914 - the last burial took place in 1950.
75 Skaftafell national park.
76 Skeiðarársandur, an outwash plain of black sand, at the foot of the Skeiðarárjökull glacier.
77 Skeiðarársandur, an outwash plain of black sand, at the foot of the Skeiðarárjökull glacier.
78 Skeiðarársandur, an outwash plain of black sand, at the foot of the Skeiðarárjökull glacier.
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81 Weird lava formations
82 The black shore at Reynishverfi.
83 The black shore at Reynishverfi.
84 The black shore at Reynishverfi.
85 Lupins
86 Skógafoss, a 60 meter high waterfall
87 Drangshlið Hotel, Skógar.
88 Drangshlið Hotel, Skógar.
89 Fresh clean water - ready to go for the next day's challenges..
90 Walking path to the Sólheimajökull glacier.
91 Walking path to the Sólheimajökull glacier.
92 Sólheimajökull glacier.
93 Sólheimajökull glacier.
94 Sólheimajökull glacier.
95 Sólheimajökull glacier.
96 Sólheimajökull glacier.
97 Modern farmhouse
98 Huge trucks specially designed for the harsh country
99 Seljalandsfoss, a lovely waterfall which is very special: you can walk behind it
100 Geysir hot spring area.
101 The famous spouting spring Strokkur.
102 Strokkur.
103 Bubbling, steaming and boiling springs.
104 Bubbling, steaming and boiling springs.
105 Kerið. The crater was formed about 6.500 years ago.It is oval, about 270 m long, 170 m wide and 55 deep.
106 Entrance to the hotel Selfoss
107 A lake monster guarding the bridge over Selfoss river
108 The old port of Reykjavík.
109 Summer season is great for whale watching.
110 Elding whale watching tours are wildlife excursions.
111 The whale boat.
112 A speedy whale tour...
113 Yes - we saw some whales...
114 Back in Reykjavík old habour.
115 Waterfall at Hvalfjörður.
116 Waterfall at Hvalfjörður.
117 Parking amongst lupins, Hvalfjörður.
118 Secret whale killing station at the bottom of Hvalfjörður.
119 Secret whale killing station at the bottom of Hvalfjörður.
120 The whale killing boat heading back to sea for the next whale..
121 Borgarnes, west coast of Iceland.
122 Hotel Borganes.
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124 Hotel Borganes.
125 Hotel Borganes.
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128 Deildartunguhver. The water richest heat source on the ground. It produces 180 l 100 degree hot water per second.
129 Deildartunguhver. The water richest heat source on the ground. It produces 180 l 100 degree hot water per second.
130 Barnafoss. The legend tells two children fell into the river on Christmas Day from the natural bridge over the water. The mother then destroyed the bridge to prevent recurrence of such tragedy.
131 Barnafoss.
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134 Not lost in Iceland... Course north on gravel roads.
135 In the middle of nowhere...
136 Still not lost..
137 The famous Icelandic horses - rough build for all weather condition.
138 The famous Icelandic horses - rough build for all weather condition.
139 Road monument near Vatnsskarð. North Iceland.
140 River at Vatnsskarð.
141 Viðimýrarkirkja. North Iceland.
142 Posing in front of the old Viðimýrarkirkja build in 1834. A wooden-frame construction with outer walls covered with turf.
143 Akureyri late afternoon - an lovely town at the bottom of Eyjafjörður.
144 Sveinbjarnargerði Hotel near Akureyri. A beautiful accommodation with a breathtaking view.
145 Early morning - ready for new adventures in North Iceland.
146 An old tractor licking morning sun...
147 Goðafoss (gods waterfall)
148 Goðafoss (gods waterfall)
149 Goðafoss (gods waterfall)
150 Goðafoss (gods waterfall)
151 One of the many supply lines for the Goðafoss waterfall.
152 Mývatn lake. North Iceland.
153 Strange lava formations at the shore of Mývatn.
154 Dimmuborgir - a beautiful lava labyrinth with very weird lava formations.
155 Mývatn lake - view from Dimmuborgir.
156 Coffee break.
157 Hverfjall. An explosion 2,500 years ago created this 425 meter high crater
158 Hverfjall. An explosion 2,500 years ago created this 425 meter high crater
159 Hverfjall. An explosion 2,500 years ago created this 425 meter high crater
160 Hverfjall. An explosion 2,500 years ago created this 425 meter high crater
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162 Grótagjá. An underground natural hot bath. But today it is not safe to visit.
163 This area of Myvatn is called "Hell Kitchen". Big stinking bubbling mud pools and steam holes tells about powerful volcano activity. In the old days, Sulfur was collected here for gunpowder production in Denmark
164 This area of Myvatn is called "Hell Kitchen". Big stinking bubbling mud pools and steam holes tells about powerful volcano activity. In the old days, Sulfur was collected here for gunpowder production in Denmark
165 This area of Myvatn is called "Hell Kitchen". Big stinking bubbling mud pools and steam holes tells about powerful volcano activity. In the old days, Sulfur was collected here for gunpowder production in Denmark
166 This area of Myvatn is called "Hell Kitchen". Big stinking bubbling mud pools and steam holes tells about powerful volcano activity. In the old days, Sulfur was collected here for gunpowder production in Denmark
167 This area of Myvatn is called "Hell Kitchen". Big stinking bubbling mud pools and steam holes tells about powerful volcano activity. In the old days, Sulfur was collected here for gunpowder production in Denmark
168 This area of Myvatn is called "Hell Kitchen". Big stinking bubbling mud pools and steam holes tells about powerful volcano activity. In the old days, Sulfur was collected here for gunpowder production in Denmark
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170 Beautiful spot for a lunch break
171 Beautiful spot for a lunch break
172 Thunderstorm approaching the Myvatn lake.
173 Thunderstorm approaching the Myvatn lake.
174 Myvatn Nature bath - hot and nice
175 Narfastaðir Hotel - lonely situated in the countryside.
176 UPS!
177 The port of Husavik. North Iceland.
178 The port of Husavik. North Iceland.
179 Church in Husavik. North Iceland.
180 Fisherman's Repair Shop - just gone for coffee... Husavik
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182 Unknown species
183 The port of Husavik. North Iceland.
184 Oh Yes! ... fish is good - restaurant in Husavik.
185 Bus stop in the middle of nowhere.. North Iceland.
186 A beautiful small lake in a volcano crater. North Iceland.
187 A beautiful small lake in a volcano crater. North Iceland.
188 Climbing up into Highland at Asbyrgi - in direction south east.
189 The highlands was windy rainy and cold. The conditions for exploring Jökulsárglúfur Nationalpark was not the best.
190 The waterfall Dettifoss in Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. The meltwater fra Vatnajökull delivers 212 tons water per. second.
191 Jökulsárgljúfur National Park
192 Jökulsárgljúfur National Park
193 Jökulsárgljúfur National Park
194 Jökulsárgljúfur National Park
195 In contrast to Jökulsárgljúfur National Park, we meet sunshine and green leaves down at HrafnaBjorg, where we had accommodation at hotel Svartiskógur.
196 Hotel Svartiskógur.
197 Room no. 117
198 Back in Seyðisfjörður waiting for the ship Norröna, who should take us back to Denmark.
199 Back in Seyðisfjörður waiting for the ship Norröna, who should take us back to Denmark.
200 Mother duck and child in the dock
201 Slowly and quiet Norröna is approaching Seyðisfjörður.
202 Slowly and quiet Norröna is approaching Seyðisfjörður.
203 Slowly and quiet Norröna is approaching Seyðisfjörður.
204 The ship is safe on the quay - waiting to take the load of cars and passengers.
205 The ship is safe on the quay - waiting to take the load of cars and passengers.
206 Shopping area onboard.
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208 The comfort onboard was absolutely top class..
209 Cabin area.
210 Window views
211 North of Shetland Island..
212 The ship map.
213 Cabin area.
214 The sea bird gannet was following us again at open sea...
215 The sea bird gannet was following us again at open sea...
216 Last turn before we arriving at Hirtshals, Denmark.