Here are some updates from Iceland during the month of May. Lots of seasonal changes as the weather warms up!
Let us know if we missed anything! Oh, and we’ll be heading to Iceland from July 15 – August 8, so let us know if you want us to check something out. Or to meet up and say hi!
The Westman Islands ferry trip is now shorter
First, the Landeyjahöfn port re-opened for the season on May 2nd. When this port is closed over the winter, the ferry ride to the Westman Islands (from the port Þorlákshöfn) is a very long 2 hours and 45 minutes. With Landeyjahöfn open, it’s a (usually) pleasant 35 minutes. This headline says it all: Islanders Delighted as Harbor Opens.
(The picture at the top of the post shows the beautiful harbor area of Heimaey on the Westman Islands.)
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