We visited Iceland in July and August 2021 for a cruise around the island with the National Trust for Historic Preservation on the Ponant Le Champlain; we also spent a few days in Reykjavik both before and after the cruise. It was our first international trip since the beginning of the pandemic.
| July 25 |
Volcanic views near Portland |
| July 26 |
Arriving and wandering in Reykjavik |
| July 27 |
Reykjavik Settlement Exhibition, Maritime Museum, and food |
| July 28 |
The Blue Lagoon, more food, and wandering |
| July 29 |
Perlan and National Museum |
| July 30 |
Golden Circle Tour to the ship |
| July 31 |
Vigur Island and Isafjördur, with a taste of Black Death |
| August 1 |
Grimsey Island: we cross the Arctic Circle on foot; also Siglufjörður |
| August 2 |
Námaskar∂ (mud springs), Dimmuborgir (lava field), and Go∂afoss Falls |
| August 3 |
Home on the Range in Seyðisfjörður |
| August 4 |
Glacial lagoon cruise in Jökulsárlón |
| August 5 |
Volcanic Museum and puffins on Heimaey and lots of whales alongside the ship |
| August 6 |
Back to Reykjavik for a Covid test and lots of museums |
| August 7 |
Cod liver oil, Viðey Island, and rain |
| August 8 |
Last day in Reykjavik: The Pond, the National Gallery, and steam from Fagradalsfjall Volcano. Then glaciers and “IBM 1401, A User’s Manual” enroute to Boston! |