I’m a little late but when I have time doesn’t mean that the Wi-Fi is available. Sooo I am blogging while waiting for the results of the Covid test we just had. Bags are packed.
Yesterday was the “Fire” part of the trip. The Westman Islands had a giant volcanic eruption in 1973 that changed (for the better) the shape of the harbor where we docked. In the morning, we boarded zodiacs for a trip out into the bag. It was a very pleasant day as we paddled around looking at the cliffs where thousands of birds were perched. Of course the dark grey cliffs were streaked with white —from the birds. I observed of all the birds we have seen on this trip they are mostly grey, black, or white. The guide said that a few ducks have color. Above the sheer rock part of the cliff is a ‘hat’ of green grass. The grass area is almost vertical and lo and behold there are a few sheep. Up there grazing.
Later in the day we took a volcano tour. Unlike the snow covered area we just left, this area is warmer from the volcanic eruptions and snow only lasts a couple days. The Volcano in 1973 erupted without warning covering almost half of this 4400. The Volcano museum was built over a house that had been ‘dug out.’ Think Pompeii. The Volcano erupted at 3 am in January. Luckily the fishing boats were in harbor because of a storm. People left with what they had on and fled in the boats.. After the eruption, the dig out started and most people eventually returned.
Of course, The evening was spent eating and packing. We have passed the Covid test. Fly out at 4:45 pm.
Will post again after returning home. By that time, we will have reflected on this wonderful trip.
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