Semi Circumnavigation

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September 6th 2015

Published: September 18th 2015

Reykjavík to Akureyrí... I’ve been on board the M/V Ocean Nova for a couple of weeks now, bouncing around in the North Atlantic on a Bahamian flagged vessel. We set sail from lovely Reykjavík, the Icelandic Capital for a semi circumnavigation of this fascinating island. Naturally, I was with an eclectic group of colleagues from far flung corners of the globe, all with a sense of adventure an... Read Full Entry

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Theresa and Dave

Crannster

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18th September 2015

taracloud
Tara Cloud

The Best Job in the World!
Exploring the rarely-visited ends of the earth, climbing extinct volcanoes and islands and getting paid for it--not bad. How exciting to be in the presence of both the ancient, the extinct Great Auks, and the new, the newly plant-populating island of Surtsey. Amazing that people live in some of those tiny, isolated villages, and I wonder if young people stay or not. Seems wise to have some Hidden People around, so they're not so alone.

20th September 2015

iris
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big dream
island is one of our big dreams aswell. Though weather seemes to be unfriendly, you are happy. Safe travel. iris+wolfram

20th September 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Arctic Iceland
I hope you get the opportunity to venture on the Island of Surtsey Disco Dave. I've climbed Anak Krakatoa that rose from the sea in the 1930s and is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. I can vouch for the thrill of seeing life eeking a footprint on that ever growing island sending smoke signals. As the Island of Surtsey rose from the sea in 1963 I can feel your awe. What shape is it and is it an an active volcano as well?

30th September 2015

Crannster
Theresa and Dave

What a great Question!
I love that question - what shape is the island? It is roundish when viewed from above, but looks like a craggy slope when viewed from the side. The island is not visually remarkable - but its story is. It is still active, although not a lot has been happening for a couple of decades. It really is a magical place - to see land so new on a planet so old is captivating.

4th October 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Circumnavigation
We loved our two + weeks in Iceland but would love to do the trip the way you did. Love all your explorations.

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