It's been a while since I updated you on our cruise happenings on #TheBoatTripNorth
Yesterday we went on a coach trip titled "Life and Culture in Isfjordur" which was something of a mixed bag
First we went into a small, old local Lutheran church and listened to a local singer perform three of his songs.
Then we went to a fishing museum (or I did, because there was no possibility of my wife getting down the steep uneven path!) which was interesting but a bit - as they say - random.
Then ..... Another museum, this one devoted to maritime matters, and the history of shipping in the area, including the 1970s Cod Wars with Britain.
and finally .... after a pleasant drive we visited a waterfall where we got a chance to drink some of the meltwater coming off the mountain. While I'm no connesseur of water, it was certainly cool & refreshing.
It was an interesting and pedagogical afternoon but quite exhausting.
We had our evening meal with our usual companions before watching the main show.
Sacha is a big fan of these high energy so G and dance events, but although I can appreciate the skill and energy that goes into them, they do feel very much of a muchness after I've seen a couple.
We slept well but had to be up early for our next appointment with a tour guide.
This morning we went through the suburbs of Reykjavik to the man-made Blue Lagoon.
Here the water is from geothermal springs 2km deep and at 38°C.
We had 2 hours in the waters. It was well organised and not too busy, particularly considering it is one of Iceland's most visited attractions.
I got out before Sacha and sat outside the restaurant on the terrace chatting to our tour guide (an Italian immigrant, who is considered getting Icelandic citizenship).
On the coach back I started to feel very unwell - it was very much like travel sickness.
I think it was a combination of getting up early, dehydration, being in the hot water and my medication.
After lunch I went back to our cabin and I slept for over an hour and felt slightly better for it.
Tonight we head out into the north Atlantic pointing the front towards Scotland.