Hi there from Troll land! Took some hikes today through very strange country. Outcroppings of lava, looking and feeling like Easter Island. Taran took his own hike through a thermal basin and came back with clay packed boots. Looked like Herman Munster's !
Big adventure today. We went whale watching on a "jet boat" out of Husavik. 800 horses blasting over 15 ft swells. Just that was worth it! THE BEST and most exciting roller coaster ride we've ever been on! We literally FLEW !
Came along side six whales. One minky, the rest humpbacks. Got to breath their spray and hear their huge lungs blow in and out...like deep tanks. It was an honor to be so close to them. No wonder they are called gentle giants.
Our boat held 12 passengers. Taran and I sat in front. Had to wear heavy survival suits just in case. But we could spot a blow hundreds of feet away, and be there in seconds the boat was so fast! Blue whales are sighted from time to time, though we didn't see any.
Cruised around "Puffin Island" and learned a lot about these birds. Very cute with big red orange beaks. Their beaks supposedly are too big for them to fly. 8 months of the year they are out to sea and never see land. They come to this island to mate. They dig a hole in the cliffs, get married and return to same home every year !
Ended our day in our favorite cave hot springs. Soaked for an hour. Now need to face the cold night in the tent. But not so bad. Once we get covered.
Oh last thing. Iceland is not for everyone. There is a reason everyone wears Icelandic sweaters. That's why the only animals we see are sheep. TO KEEP WARM! !
All for now. Do wish you were all here despite the cold nights. Much love. Len and Taran
Ps. Taran has read two books. We read in between beautiful scenery. It is so good to see him absorbed in books again!
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