Pronounced ju'-p-vor
6:30am in the Crow's Nest, Approaching Iceland. Brooding peaks and ridges with softly eroded slopes sliding down into the sea. A subtle difference from the Faeroes, which have a craggier, more rugged coastline.
We cruised about 16kt. through the night, northwest into a light breeze and kindly sea. We looked out the window this morning and said "interesting clouds". And they were interesting, and pretty. Most mornings have been overcast, or hazy, or just plain foggy. This morning was partly cloudy, with the picturesque type of clouds.
We have no plans for this day. The vessel is anchoring and tendering. I enjoys tendering, just for the sake of the small boat ride. It brings back fond memories.
Djupivogur is a Tender Port
Having exhausted the range of "normal!" entrees, we had bagels and lox for breakfast today. Not bad, but the cream cheese seemed a bit tasteless. This was, of course, after our early breakfast of danish, and was followed with a mixture of fresh fruit and raisins.
Djupivogur is a truly small village, population just a few hundred. I think 400
There is not much about the town but a small hotel and a café/gift shop/information center. We are here till 7 pm sail away.
Waiting to get off the ship Harry & Marilyn
A Unique Flagpole Base
Close Up of Flagpole Base
Beautiful Small Boats in Djupivogur Harbor
Up to the Crow’s Nest to watch the sail away at 7pm. The weather has turned cloudy (big surprise), so it's not clear how scenic this one will be. I was told that we will be sailing relatively close to the coast around the south of Iceland.
7pm and here we sit, waiting for the last of the shore tours. The captain seems a bit impatient to get underway. He promises a smooth night, and hopes to make good time to Heimaey Iceland our next port.
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