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Iceland Aug 2021 REYKJAVIK

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We flew to KEF on Icelandair, arriving early morning August 3. Had to jump through a lot of hoops with Iceland and Viking because the delta variant of Covid was wreaking havoc. But it was worth the effort. We boarded Viking Jupiter later that morning after getting breakfast at Harpa Concert Hall and doing a little walking around. I explored Reykjavik in the afternoon. We were allowed to do so on our sailing, but those on next were not, due to changing Iceland/Viking requirements. The ship stayed overnight and the next morning I took a "Through the Lens" shore excursion to the Reykjanes Peninsula. Howard took Viking's included excursion around the city. Jupiter then sailed at 6 as we said goodbye to the city and started a circumnavigation of the island. We were able to get an impromptu reservation at the Chef's Table (Asian Panoramic menu - Howard's favorite). It stayed light that night until at least 11 PM but by the end of the cruise we would actually see semi-darkness.

Next gallery is Isafjordur.
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Flew to Reykjavik Aug. 2, 8:30p Icelandair nonstop. Arrived 6a, seeing Stafnes lighthouse from plane. (I'm always looking!)
Flew to Reykjavik Aug. 2, 8:30p Icelandair nonstop. Arrived 6a, seeing Stafnes lighthouse from plane. (I'm always looking!)
Taken to Harpa Concert Hall by Viking. First glimpse of Viking Jupiter on this trip as we got into Reykjavik from KEF.
Taken to Harpa Concert Hall by Viking. First glimpse of Viking Jupiter on this trip as we got into Reykjavik from KEF.
Harpa inside, where we had breakfast before being taken to ship
Harpa inside, where we had breakfast before being taken to ship
2 lighthouses (Ingolfsgardur & Nordurguroi), art installation w fish shack & cairns from near Harpa Concert Hall
2 lighthouses (Ingolfsgardur & Nordurguroi), art installation w fish shack & cairns from near Harpa Concert Hall
Hallgrimskirkja with patterned sidewalk
Hallgrimskirkja with patterned sidewalk
Colorful buildings near the church
Colorful buildings near the church
Walked along the water; saw lighthouses & the Solfar sculpture.
Walked along the water; saw lighthouses & the Solfar sculpture.
Went to find AirBnB from 2017, Eriksgata near the church
Went to find AirBnB from 2017, Eriksgata near the church
Leif statue from the back with rainbow flag (but no parade this year due to Covid)
Leif statue from the back with rainbow flag (but no parade this year due to Covid)
Leif E. statue detail from front
Leif E. statue detail from front
Viking took us to the ship at 11.  We're in room 3063, with a Santorini windmill painting outside!  Appropriate!
Viking took us to the ship at 11. We're in room 3063, with a Santorini windmill painting outside! Appropriate!
Contact tracer we wore everywhere on/off ship.  Viking has excellent Covid protocols. Tested every day, etc.
Contact tracer we wore everywhere on/off ship. Viking has excellent Covid protocols. Tested every day, etc.
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