Ferry to Flatey island

The We got off to an early start today (breakfast at 7), so that we could catch the 9 am ferry to Flatey island.  The island was alive with birds and their sounds, and there was a little church with incredible paintings on the walls and ceilings.  Driving back from the harbor, we went by way of an old road through amazing moss covered lava fields, in search of better sightings of sea eagles.  We passed an old farmstead that had belonged to Snorri about 1000 years ago and Tryssti began to tell us the riveting tale of Snorri, Stiir and the Beserkers (agressive and wild men of the time who went to battle in their bear-shirts, no armor).  Quite a story, and only one of many Tryssti tells. 

After dinner we took a short boat trip out to a nearby island to see more puffins, shags and other sea birds.  Tryssti told us about all the things people do here on Midsumer to insure a healthy and prosperous year.   

Ferry above and Flatey island below

Next three photos are from the church on Flatey island

The next three photos are from the amazing lava fields where we did spy a sea eagle

This is our hotel

The view below was taken on our evening boat trip

And here is Tryssti telling us why we can't go to bed on Midsumer-- too much to do!