Akureyri was the most scenic port so far, but that could be due to the effect of the unusual bright sun. They enjoyed an unescorted walk around the town and harbour. Captain Ivo now recognises TSH and Diva. He exchanged a few pleasantries with Diva and when he met TSH he advised him to keep a watch for whales during the sail-away along the fjord. TSH kept watch from the balcony for some time but there was only one possible whale sighting.
From Patreksfjordur, TSH and Diva went on an excursion to a bird cliff. They had excellent close sightings of the puffins and possible sightings of seals on the rocks far below. Diva was glad she had eaten a good breakfast, as the no-choice lunch consisted of bread (fresh, excellent) and cream of mushroom soup (she does not eat cream). On return to the Silver Spirit, they had finger sandwiches in the Arts Café.
The drive along narrow unfenced roads with steep drops at
the side was terrifying for Diva, especially when passing other vehicles.
Fortunately the local driver was both careful and experienced. Another guest
was appalled when the return journey took the same difficult route as he
expected to return ‘on an Interstate’.
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