This morning in Snaefellsnes Peninsula, we'll explore the area that marks the entry point to Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth.
We'll continue to the abandoned fishing village of Arnarstapi, known for its constantly changing weather. The village is situated along a coastline punctuated by fascinating geologic features like arches, caves, basalt cliffs, and blowholes. We'll hike to a yellow-sand beach and along the dramatic rocky coastline followed by lunch in the Hellnar valley. Keep an eye out for the tiny elves and huldufólk ("hidden people") said to inhabit this countryside.
Then we'll discover another side of Icelandic culture on a visit to a shark farm. Here we'll have the opportunity to meet a shark farmer and taste a national delicacy—hákarl, made from aged shark meat and served with a potato liquor called brennivín. It's not for the faint of heart, but our host will help us understand the Icelandic legacy of processing shark meat, as well as the country's maritime history.
Or, join an optional excursion to beautiful Breidarfjordur Bay. You’ll enjoy a boat cruise around the islands to view the scenic splendor (and myriad birdlife when in season) and dine on fresh seafood for dinner before returning to the hotel.
Sometimes it's hard to tell where to point the camera...
Then we boarded a boat for some bird watching and more time on the water... yay! They drug a net behind the boat and brought up oysters, scallops, and other slimy creatures which we sampled immediately (Well, Jan did anyway!). We also had an actual cooked dinner on board... thank you!
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