Yesterday we had no internet or phone connection—what a strange feeling, but not unexpected in this remote part of the world. I do want to start with the night before last when we had baked cod for dinner. I know it doesn’t sound like much but it was super delicious - more like lobster - certainly not the frozen cod we have at home. The helping was huge but we ate every morsel.
We are circling Iceland clockwise and started at 8 and are now around 12. This morning (Monday) we docked at Siglufjoroirand walked to the Herring Museum. Herring was the main industry in this town from 1906 to 1960 when the waters were fished out. We saw a demonstration of the Herring Girls who beheaded and gutted the herring and packed them in barrels with salt. A dude played accordion music and later they danced to entertain us. They also processed herring (oil, fish meal, etc.) for export. It was huge until it wasn’t. Walked down the street to a wonderful chocolate shop and supported the local economy. Returned to the ship and sailed down the Eyjafjorour fjord to Hrisey Island.
There was no dock so we boarded a zodiac. Chuck and I got our backsides and pants wet during the ride. That water was cold!!!!! We proceeded to hike a mile or so and birdwatch with the help of a guide. There are many species of birds here and some even showed up for us. I am not a good spotter. Also visited the oldest house on the island and a small shark museum. Returned to the zodiac. We stayed dry this time but our travel companions got a little wet. We were welcomed back on board with cups of hot chocolate.
According to our phones we walked five miles today which allowed me to have ice cream with my sticky toffee pudding!
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