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1. We chose a narrow fjord behind a tiny island off the northern coast
of Iceland to weather out the hurricane heading our way.
(Photo by Melissa Patrician, WHOI) |
| 2. A tiny village with brightly colored houses sits on the water's edge.
(Photo by Melissa Patrician, WHOI) |
| 3. The huge snow-covered mountains loom behind the village.
(Photo by Melissa Patrician, WHOI) |
4. The sun tried to peak out between these monstrous mountains and the
wind swirls the snow at the top of the peaks.
(Photo by Melissa Patrician, WHOI) |
| 5. The view from the starboard beam of the ship.
(Photo by Melissa Patrician, WHOI) |
6. Another classic shot of the moorings in the foreground of yet another
breathtaking backdrop.
(Photo by Melissa Patrician, WHOI) |
7. Later in the day, the sun illuminates the village as it starts to
descend in the sky.
(Photo by Melissa Patrician, WHOI) |
| 8. A boat comes into the village.
(Photo by Melissa Patrician, WHOI) |
9. We are told that is it a ferry that takes passengers from this little
village to the larger city farther down on the island.
(Photo by Melissa Patrician, WHOI) |
10. The ferry turns into the port to pick up its next round of
passengers.
(Photo by Melissa Patrician, WHOI) |
11. Once the sun sets, the mountains are illuminated by the sapphire blue
sky and the village lights come on. It looks like a scene on a Christmas card!
(Photo by Melissa Patrician, WHOI) |
