Whale Watching
as did we, but we had no time to linger:
there was a boat to catch. Soon after, we
were donning red waterproof overalls and
heading out onto choppy waters for a spell
of whale watching with Arctic Sea Tours
www.articseatours.is
This was another bucket list item off my
list and, boy, did we get a memorable
performance. We clustered together
watching the mountains rise out of a low sea
mist as we headed further out into the fjord.
The excitement rocketed when our ‘sp otter’,
Emily, pointed into the mist and told us
to get ready. Moments later the whale
appeared, thrashing the water into a foam
with a fin before showing off its fluke and
flipping half of its body into the air. And so
it continued. It was as if the whole episode
was being choreographed by Emily, up on
the top deck.
We ate at the Siglo Hotel that evening,
with the other two nights spent enjoying
fabulous food in the Hannes Boy restaurant
www.hannesboy.is/english across
the marina. We ate local beef, we ate
langoustines and mussels, there was ‘fish
and chips’ but unlike anything you’ve had
before, and there was lamb with a liquorice
sauce… yes, liquorice… and it was fabulous.
I don’t even like liquorice but the chef came
out with a saucepan and offered it and no
one refused. Why would you? This was a
trip of firsts.
Our last game was at Akureryri, a thriving
town where many of the world’s cruise
liners drop in to say hello.
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