Seydisfjördur day in a nice small town.

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Today we are sailing to Seydisfjördur.

No Overnight camping in the cities, must go to a camp ground.

There are 650 residents who live here in Seydisfjördur. Sadly I must report there is no hot dog stand here. 


 

 

  This is a new port of call for us. Our research indicates Seydisfjördur traces its origins to the early days of Viking settlements. Though the town is tiny, it boasts an impressive history. It hosted the world’s first modern whaling station and pioneered international communications when it welcomed the first telegraph cable, linking Iceland to Europe.

While we felt the ship rock during the night yet the seas appear calm. Skies are partially cloudy here at 0332 hrs. 

Seydisfjördur is where some scenes from the most recent film “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” were filmed. Will see if we can recognize some. 

BLUE CHURCH AND A RAINBOW ROAD. This is the First Rainbow Road in Iceland.

We had an enjoyable walking tour around this small town. Seydisfjördur was once occupied by British and US troops as here was the first telecommunication cable from Europe was. Installed. 

Interesting many of the houses here were pre fabricated and sent here from Norway. Maybe the inspiration for IKEA. 

Our walk ended at the Community Center where we received samples of Icelandic food, lamb and fish and a Happy Marriage Cake. 

Music entertainment was provided by Bjort Sigfinnsdottir and Jon Hilmar Karason. Very talented duo and we purchased one of their CD’s.

There were some local artists pieces available and I got a Bonus Bag Poster and chatted with the artist.

We then hiked back to the ship via the waterfall. 

Dinner tonight will be a BBQ and there is a symphony concert being streamed for us. We are taking a pass on the dance party.