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Right across from our ship is the local Akureyri International Airport
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Following the nation’s 2008 financial crisis, Iceland’s second city, which sits on the doorstep of the Arctic Circle, implemented a simple yet elegant approach to lifting the communal spirit: transforming the city’s harsh red traffic lights into radiating red hearts.
More than just a gimmick to get residents through a tough time, the heart-shaped traffic lights have become permanent fixtures of the city.
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This is a better picture mine was taken through the windows of the bus.
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Our first tour today (yes we are scheduled to have 2) is the "Waterfall of the Gods" & Icelandic Farm Life
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Heading over to the 'farm" church
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This pulpit was so well carved-we had to take a picture.
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Notice again how the roofs are made of grass. We even saw some people cutting their roofs.
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Sharon and I went inside these "huts" which were their homes. They were small, but fit the bill for their time in Iceland.
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Now we move off to the Waterfall of the Gods. I was able to take pictures from both sides of the falls. If you'll notice how close the people get to the water and experience the event.
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This is the tourist shop at Godafoss Falls.
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This shot was taken on that bridge on the previous photo
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Once back on the ship, we decided to not do the second tour and just rest and read a book.
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Looking out over the water as we leave another port in Iceland
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Now to get ready for supper at Italian tonight.
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