[Worldtrippers home] [2025 Crystal-Viking]
As expected, on June 4 we didn’t venture out again on our second day in Reykjaví, due to the cold temperature and high winds. On June 5 we had an unscheduled day at sea. In the meantime, we missed the two Icelandic ports of Heimaey and Djupivogur.
Today, June 6, we arrived in Seyðisfjörður on the eastern side of Iceland. Seyðisfjörður is overlooked by Búðareyrarfoss. This waterfall comes down from Strandartindur mountain and feeds Búðará river. The lower part has a vertical drop of almost 200 feet.
When we first visited here in June 2021, the town was still recovering from a major mudslide in 2020. (The entire town needed to be evacuated, 39 houses were damaged, and 12 were destroyed.) In the time since, the area has been completely rebuilt.
In addition, we note that the town infrastructure gets built up every time we visit. This time we noticed a new paved walkway up to the waterfall, as well as a bridge across the falls. There is also a new visitor center that offers local food and a musical performance for the Viking included tour.
Once again, Gail decided to stay aboard ship, and Russell decided to go for a hike. His familiar trail starts from Búðareyrarfoss and proceeds further south. The lupin continues to bloom, and the scenery is still gorgeous.
Gail is doing double-duty on this itinerary. On yesterday’s sea day, she held an informational overview of her 3D needle felting. Her two classes are already most than half signed up.
Today, right after we left port, Gail had a genealogy lecture. She is thrilled that all three of her Gail has also volunteered to teach a needle felting class to the crew. She is going to have a busy two weeks!
