Day Twelve - Seydisfjordur, Iceland Wednesday 23 July 2014

 

Zeendam coming into Seydisfjordur!

Coming into Seydisfjordur is spectacular -- Phil got some great shots.   This small town with a population of 700 is a destination for hikers, kayakers, and participants in other outdoor activities during the summer months.   Visitors arrive by ferry from the Faroe Islands and by driving from other parts of Iceland.  In addition to small hotels and B & B's we spot an RV park.   

Seydisfjordur nestled among the Mountains!

Not to sound like a broken record but the vistas are breathtaking everywhere!

Nobody is up when we get off the ship about 8:00 am.  The Zeendam  is here until 2:30 pm -- one would think that some of the cafes would open early but they don't open till 11:30 am.

The Blue Church.

We visit the Blue Church -- a lovely Church with a blue ceiling -- very pretty.  We continue walking admiring the waterfalls of which there are several of varying sizes.  These hills are either snowcapped or very green -- nothing in between.   We wander through a residential neighborhood --- back to Main Street where there is a Craft Market.  The items --- mostly hand-knit -- are lovely but the wood is very scratchy---I don't think would be comfortable to wear -- they're not giving this stuff away -- it is very expensive.

The supermarket is open so in we go --- it is very nice and has a good selection of food and other items ---- we just buy Kleenex packets.  By the time I exit the supermarket Phil has discovered a wifi hot spot across the street at the Aldan Hotel.  Their café is serving ---- I settle at a picnic table outside (the weather is gorgeous) -- and start posting this blog.

Joan and Gunther join us as we enjoy the atmosphere of this small town and watch all the young people emerge with their breakfasts -- they all look very outdoorsy.

Phil took this photo from inside the Aldan Hotel.

Gunther, Joan and Phil at the wifi hotspot!

We are back on the ship for lunch -- then Phil goes out for a walk and I take my iPad down to the Ferry Building wifi hot spot to update it.  Phil passes through and joins me checking his e-mail again.

Back on board for a 2:30 pm departure to Torshavn, Faroe Islands.    I am exhausted so I sleep for a good part of the afternoon --- just wish I could shake this cold or whatever it is that I have.

Dinner at 8:00 pm --- back in the room by 8:45pm --- Phil falls asleep -- I'm still writing.

Thanks for Reading!

Pat