21 sept Exploring snaesfellsnes

Last night as soon as it was dark the northern lights appeared ….really strong ones. At times it looped right over our heads. It seemed to be in all directions not just north. This is my best pic, you can see the plough star consternation in it. We are hoping to see it tonight too as the sky is clear of clouds.

We explored the peninsula today, we headed north west on A56 over the mountain towards kirkjufell, a famous landmark.

Again we are in a unique part of Iceland, well everywhere is so beautiful in different ways.

Here there are many small volcanoes, huge lava fields, black sands and also agricultural land and yellow sands.

This photo includes the waterfalls and kirkjufell close by. There were many tourists here but it was possible to take images of the landscapes.

We walked right down the steep sided waterfalls and then back up which was harder😂

We went to a small harbour and found a cafe that sold traditional Icelandic foods, like rotten shark meat yuk! A sign shows how it stomach it with help to swallow it. An acquired taste. Never for me!

We found another route over the mountains A54 and traveled the south east coast visiting Arnarstapim . Here pathways lead you along the cliffs to the sights of basalt caves, stacks, cliffs and arches, it is amazing.

By now it was 4pm cold but sunny, we felt tired so returned to our hotel.

Tomorrow we can explore some more, there are many more waterfalls and beaches and the black church to see, also the ferry port and fjord at Stykkisholmur

Must admit we are getting very tired, but doing well and still have 2 and a half more days in Iceland.

Love you all xxx