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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.

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Another stop was to this fairly new steam vent area of Reykjanes peninsula
Another stop was to this fairly new steam vent area of Reykjanes peninsula
Silica gives blue color to the water
Silica gives blue color to the water
Visited area where 2 tectonic plates meet, incl Bridge Between the Continents, maybe Gunnuhver?
Visited area where 2 tectonic plates meet, incl Bridge Between the Continents, maybe Gunnuhver?
Lava rock formation
Lava rock formation
Lava rock closeup, last stop on excursion
Lava rock closeup, last stop on excursion
Enjoyed sailaway, seeing Engey lighthouse with hazy Grotta behind it
Enjoyed sailaway, seeing Engey lighthouse with hazy Grotta behind it
Harpa from sailaway, telephoto
Harpa from sailaway, telephoto
Hofdi lighthouse named for Hofdi House (1986 Gorbachev & Reagan meeting)
Hofdi lighthouse named for Hofdi House (1986 Gorbachev & Reagan meeting)
Back of Hallgrimskirkja - went behind church to find AirBnB place
Back of Hallgrimskirkja - went behind church to find AirBnB place
Videy closeup (telephoto) with boat & passengers
Videy closeup (telephoto) with boat & passengers
 Perlan Museum with a view (on Howard's tour)
Perlan Museum with a view (on Howard's tour)
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