Day Ten - Isafjordur, Iceland Monday 21 July 2014

Typical Metal House in Isafjordur, Iceland

I forced myself to get up --- had a light breakfast in the Lido -- still feeing woozy with a cough -- not a good combination.

We arrived in Isafjordur about Noon -- by the time we get into town it is 2:30.  The town is spotless with a higher level of sophistication than we have experienced so far on this trip .

Our first stop was the Information Center where we were told that the café next door had free wifi if you bought a coffee or something to eat -- so we did staying for about an hour.

We extracted ourselves from the café to explore this lovely small town with a population of 2600.   The houses are colorful -- with metal exteriors -- roof and siding.   The views are incredible and different depending on which direction one is facing.

View from Downtown

We strolled down the Main Street -- stopping at the Cemetery -- then on to the Old Hospital, a beautiful structure built in 1925 which is now the library, cultural center and small museum.  

Old Hospital Building

Phil enjoying his Fish Stew!

We are both a little hungry so decide on "Husid"-- meaning The House.   Phil ordered a fish soup -- which was really a stew -- he loved it.   I having a less sophisticated palate so ordered a cheese pizza -- it hit the spot.    Don, a passenger also from Boston, joined us for a chat.

 Again -- we extracted ourselves from Husid -- and headed back to the ship stopping at the Pharmacy on the way to stock up on lozenges, cough syrup and anything that might make us feel better -- yes Phil has come down with whatever it is that I have.

Pat by an old Bakery Truck - it's a Ford!

We love this little town and we love Iceland.   We've had fabulous weather -- just right for traveling.   

Note:  This evening at 10:32 pm the ms Veendam crossed the Arctic Circle.

Thanks for Reading!

Pat