Cleared for Departure

The Iceberg Has Landed

We arrived in one piece, landing in what looked like a recent lava field. Or the moon. I was so sleepy, I wasn’t entirely sure.

We drove three hours to Vik, and have settled in for the night after the traditional Icelandic meal of pizza and beer.

The Northern Atlantic from Vik’s black sand beach.
You can walk to the top, which is about 1000 feet. We probably won’t, though.
This church seems to serve the purpose of providing scale and contrast to the greenery The set designer of this place should be pleased with themselves.
This church provides a valuable … service … to photographers.
Despite Iceland’s popularity, this place does not seem overly crowded.
Icelandic architecture is very boxy. And horizontal. This is the town of Vik.
You know I’m an artist because I shoot through grass. Framed prints will start at 3,000 USD.

L.K.D.

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