Iceland Circumnavigation with Worldwide Quest - page 3

One of five Humpback Whales we saw on our whale watching tour from Husavik. 25 June 2016.

 

Click for video of Humpback slapping its front flippers

 

We wore weatherproof outfits and sailed out about 35 minutes on the Sylvia. No worries about being cold.

 

Some of our group whale watching from up top.

 

It was a treat to see Humpback Whales up close. Each individual is recognizable. They didn't seem to mind us being there..

 

Head of a Humpback as it rises out of the sea.

 

Later that evening on the bridge of the Ocean Diamond, Expedition Leader Orvar Kristinsson and Captain Hans Soderholm show us the monitor when we crossed the Arctic Circle at 66.33 degrees North on 25 June 2016.

 

Selection of Flowers

Bearberry at Godafoss Waterfall on 24 June 2016.

 

Sea Campion at Godafoss Waterfall on 24 June 2016.

 

Northern Green Orchid and Wild Thyme at Godafoss Waterfall on 24 June 2016.

 

Frog Orchid at Djupivogur on 27 June 2016

 

Roseroot is one of my favourite flowers is usually found near steep cliffs. Skalanes on 26 June 2016.

 

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