The Church. Built in 1886

Close to the Arctic Circle. Just Close.

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July 8th 2016
Geo: 66.08, -23.14This morning we're off the ship and in the parking lot by 9:45am. We're on the northern coast of Iceland in the town of Isafjordur, just 34 miles south of the Arctic Circle. We find our tour group in the lot and board the 20 person, 4-wheel drive bus. A young girl from the local university is to be our guide for the day but we are still missing 4 more people so we wait ... 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