Fantasy Cruise - Iceland (Days 17-22)

So this experiment has taught me a few things about myself.  First, I really want to travel but more importantly that this world is amazing.  The beauty and awesomeness of nature are incredible.   On day 17 we are to cruise Prince Christian Sound.   If you can go on YouTube and watch some of the incredible videos posted there showing the beauty of this place.   It is a slow 6 hour cruise through and even for July it is chilly on deck, so find a window and enjoy the view.

Prince Christian Sound





Day 18 has us enjoying another slow cruise, but this time through the Denmark Strait




At 7am on Tueday, July 19 we arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland.   Probably most visited to see the Northern Lights in winter time (definite bucket list to do item) since we are here in summer even though I am told they are shining with the Summer Midnight Sun we have no chance of seeing them.
We will be making three different stops in different cities in Iceland and at each we will be able to tour and see amazing nature and learn many tales about Vikings.

Reykjavik - from 7 am - 6 pm Day 19



Isafjordur - 8 am-6 pm Day 20




Akureyri from 8 am -6 pm Day 21



Day 22 we Cruise the Norwegian Sea


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