In Reykjavík today. The northernmost capital in the world. It is a modern city in the Southwest corner of Iceland and has much less snow than the other places in Iceland we have visited. It was sunny when we arrived but soon clouded over. We took a cab with friends to the Blue Lagoon passing rugged volcanic scenery. The lagoon is very pretty but overly commercialised and busy. From there we went to see the geyser of the poltergeist Gunnuheva or Gunna in geothermal area with a temperature over 100c.

We then went to the ‘bridge between continents’ where the Eurasian Plate joins the North American Plate. The Eurasian Plate is the Earth’s largest continental tectonic plate.

After a quick lunch we caught the shuttle bus into the City centre and had a drink in the Hard Rock Cafe. It was quite a busy day so just relaxed in our room after dinner.

On our second day In Reykjavík we went in to the City centre again to see the Cathedral (not very inspiring) and to have a look around the shops. Only bought a few bits and pieces this time. A quick cocktail in Hard Rock then back on board for lunch on the terrace. The weather is much better today.

We’re leaving here about 5pm for a day at sea before arriving in Stornaway. Not really expecting good weather there!