Djupvigor and westman islands Iceland

From: Ellen Servis
Subject: Djupvigor and westman islands Iceland

Hi all,
Just a brief update from Iceland .  We are in our 2nd tender port on the return journey .  Iceland is truly beautiful and rugged.  We have been very lucky as the weather and seas have cooperated.
Yesterday sport was a tiny village of about 360 people it was cute and eg to walk around.
A bit rocky on the ride in but lovely.


Today we are in the westman islands in the town of heimaey, this is a small group of 15 islands off the coast of Iceland .

A rather large town, the captain was able to get the ship between the cliffs so we are protected from winds and have a shorter tender ride.  The weather has again been lovely. Lots of walking and self touring. 
This city was partially covered in volcanic ash and lava in 1972 as the volcanos in the background erupted.


Not much else to say, went to the captains VIP party last night and tonight there is a sommelier dinner in the Italian restaurant on board, Rod, the cellar master is a friend from several previous cruises.
As we cruise toward Greenland I hope to see whales and am I'm the lookout for puffins, may have to do a tour.
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Until the next port.
Love
Ellen
Janice, Alice says hi she is now on our floor in a veranda, beautiful scenery.
Fran, Lynn says hoo Roo as does Charlie
Knitters,
Really great wool but scratchy....