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Iceland 2017 with Quest Nature Tours
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A trip to Flatey
Island is always an experience of tranquil life with sheep, birds,
the sea and no cars. 30 June 2017. |
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Lumpfish drying in the
traditional way on Flatey Island |
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We watched Atlantic
Puffins from the cliffs. |
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On Flatey Island, Trausti introduced us
to Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson (left), author of Icelandic Bird Guide
(2011). Jóhann signed Sue's copy. This is an excellent field guide
packed with information 30 June 2017. |
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Icelandic Bird Guide
with Jóhann's message and signature inside. Flatey Island on 30 June
2017. |
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Flatey Island is
accessible by ferry from Stykkisholmur. It returned to get us after
we had several hours on shore. |
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Famous arch at
Arnstapi with cliff-nesting birds on Snaefellesnes Peninsula. 29
June 2017. |
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The bird cliffs at
Snaefellsnes Peninsula |
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Fumaroles at
Namafjall Hverir on
3 July 2017. This geothermal area has very high temperatures with
bubbling mud pots and fumaroles. A strong smell of sulphur pervades
the area. |
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Conveniently located,
historic Skalholt was our home for the last three nights. |
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Now go to page 6 |
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