Helen and Coco at Oddny's place

Days 6-7: Hvammstangi-Stykkisholmur-Arabaer Farm

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October 5th 2016
It was a regretful leavetaking of this wonderful family (it turns out they foster children as well) as we set out for Stykkisholmur, a harbour/holiday town on a western peninsula. Along the way was some more matchless scenery, including a climbable crater of a relatively recent extinct volcano with a view down onto another one. The weather continued grey and cloudy, but we were assured we were luc ... read more

Europe » Iceland

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Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland ... ... read more