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triskhellion · 8 months

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The Depths: Chapter 1

Rated: Explicit (eventually) | 1.5k WIP

Relationship: Derek Hale/Stiles Stilinski

Characters: Stiles Stilinski, Derek Hale

Tags: POV Stiles, Post-Nogitsune Stiles, Sea Creature Derek, Alternate Universe, Stiles Leaves Beacon Hills, PTSD, Norway

(Getting Together, Mates Derek Hale/Stiles Stilinski, Explicit Sexual Content)

Summary: Stiles travels around Europe to try to escape his demons. He goes to Longyearbyen because the sun won't set for months and has an unexpected encounter at the bay.

Mead Moons prompts: Becomes, Buck, Claiming, Midnight Sun, Ritual & Strawberry. @sterek-and-stuff-events

Chapter 1: Adventfjorden

The black sand beaches of Iceland were a spectacular sight, the quiet, solitary beauty of Landeyjahöfn and the crystalline otherworldliness of Jökulsárlón Lagoon, its banks strewn with glacial “diamonds.” Cold and captivating.

Stiles stayed on the southern coast of the country for a nearly week, but it wasn’t far enough for him, the shadows still deep and capable of hiding monsters. Now he was in Longyearbyen, on the island of Spitsbergen in the archipelago of Svalbard, over 500 miles north of the Norwegian mainland and equidistant to the North Pole.

The ocean called to him no matter where he’d gone on this journey, ever since he fled with a backpack and a shiny new passport. It didn’t matter that the water was frigid and foreboding even in the summer, that he currently had on multiple layers for today’s high of 46 degrees, which felt colder still from the wind.

He’d been here for a few days now, repeatedly visiting the same stretch of Adventfjorden. Advent Bay.

Sometimes it felt like he was being watched, could swear he caught movement in the rippling waves, but that was nothing new with the echoes in his mind. Call it figments of his imagination, products of hyper-vigilance and paranoia or straight up hallucinations. Little slips in reality between consciousness and dreaming. As long as it wasn’t that. As long as it wasn’t him.

He bought strawberries from a fruit stand outside the market, small and ripe and red. The kind that were sweet like candy instead of the giant, watery fruit that stores back home so often sold, grown to survive being shuffled across continents rather than for flavor. These were for eating within days of harvest, would spoil if in the blink of an eye, but so worth it if you were lucky enough to have a taste at the right time.

Stiles took his little carton down near the water’s edge, watching the tide come gradually closer. Between plucking off the green bits and eating them whole he’d occasionally bite one in half and run it over his mouth like lipstick, staining the flesh there red like his fingers were. Like his hands would always be.

When he came back to himself again there were people coming out of the water.

People. Coming. Out of. The water.

Not divers in wetsuits that he’d missed seeing before somehow, but a dozen or so…humanoid creatures who were all bare chested except for some jewelry and miscellaneous accessories.

He looked around to ask “Are you seeing this shit?” but then he realized that there was no one else on the beach. As if the half dozen or so other visitors had gotten some psychic memo to depart. Everyone, but him. How long had he been staring at his hands, transfixed?

The sun wasn’t noticeably lower in the sky than it was before, though of course it wouldn’t actually slip beneath the horizon. That was the whole point of this latest detour on his odyssey, months on end without night. Well, fewer than two left since it was now the end of June, a bit more than halfway through, but a welcome respite for however long it could last. Not that the nightmares couldn’t find him the daylight, but it at least made his wakefulness less terrifying and strange no matter the hour.

Until this one.

Most of the sea people stayed at least half submerged, but one stepped onto the shore. What seemed like a man only with jet black legs and arms and a tail.

Stiles sat there frozen as he approached, a shiny, crinkly looking fabric draped around his hips and between his thighs in greens and browns with stripes of red. He immediately thought of nori, which made sense since he was 99.3% sure it was made from seaweed.

There was a grayish tone to the pale, too smooth skin where it wasn’t the color of a moonless midnight. On his face and throat and most of his chest and abdomen. The palms of his hands and the underside of the end of his tail, which was long and thick and had flukes like a cetacean. A bristly black mohawk reminiscent of the crest on a Roman optio's helmet was the only hair that Stiles could see, what appeared to be eyebrows actually flexible darkened ridges instead. The Sea Man, er, Sea Dude, stopped before him and silently held out a large, semi-webbed hand. Stiles stared into piercing pale eyes before turning to where the entourage watched them intently.

He dropped his head to stare at his own skin once more, still ruddy from dried juice. Again his sense of time went wonky, his mind skittering and skip-skip-skipping like a smudged dvd. In his peripheral vision the creature began to fidget and he glanced up to see discomfort on the somewhat reassuringly discernible features. Huh. Stiles met that keen gaze and exhaled slowly, reaching out to him with his left hand while popping the last two strawberries into his mouth with his right. Why the fuck not? At least whatever this was would be interesting.

The flesh was warmer than he expected and he marveled as the rubbery, alien extremity surrounded his and he was pulled to his feet like he weighed nothing at all.

He was led toward the water, which duh, he should’ve expected, and stopped several feet away. The creature didn’t let go, but didn’t drag him either, just stared at him with an unreadable expression. Stiles looked back and forth between the bright, little settlement behind him and the murky, unforgiving expanse ahead.

With shaking hands he started unzipping his jacket, warm fingers finally slipping away to allow him to take it off. He was glad that he left his phone and wallet tucked away back at his cheap, four person room at Gjestehuset 102. Quickly, he removed everything except his T-shirt and underwear, shivering immediately. It’s not like more layers would keep him warm where he was going and it’d only make moving around harder.

You really think that’ll be a concern?

He threw his bundled up clothing back up the beach as far as he could, but doubted that he’d ever wear them again.

The creature took his hand once more and he gasped when his feet touched the water. Fuck that was freezing. Intellectually, he knew that it would be, but nothing could compare to feeling it. On his ankles and calves, his knees and thighs. His whole body clenched when he waded further still and he was pretty sure that his balls had been permanently relocated inside his body. The others watched him curiously as he hyperventilated, teeth chattering.

The chill was already deep in his bones and he wondered how long it’d take for hypothermia to set in, trying to remember what he’d read before. What was it about water and the air temperature? Five degrees or so above the daily low? If that was the case it was probably around 40 degrees. And 40 degrees meant...

He tried to visualize the chart in his head. 40 degrees meant 10-20 minutes before muscle weakening and loss of coordination. It had only been one or two so far, right?

When it came up to his stomach the fear kicked in, the natural dread land animals had for the depths from which they once came, but could no longer call home. The ocean held no mercy in its heart for its endemic children much less those long estranged.

Stiles tried to calm himself, closing his eyes and taking deep breaths. Cold shock, right. That part should go away soon. Breathe. In and out, in and out. Nice and slow, bring it down.

They suddenly drew to a stop and he opened his eyes. The Sea Dude was already gorgeous, but then he smiled and it was brilliant. Breathtaking.

If Stiles was a normal person he would’ve swooned or something, but he’d known too many killers who loved to smile and he couldn’t help thinking Anglerfish-ass man despite the whole not being a hideous abyss dweller with a dangling lure thing. (Or was he?) It was kinda too late for second thoughts, though.

The smile fell from that overcast sky-hued face, replaced by what appeared to be puzzlement and then concern. Long fingers connected at the second knuckle rose toward his temple and Stiles tried not to flinch.

There was a sensation of tendrils slither-swimming through his head like octopi, multi-limbed and picking through his disparate thoughts. Twisting into nooks and crannies. Words that weren’t words echoed in his head as the creature frowned.

I’m not going to eat you.

Strangely enough Stiles hadn’t truly thought that he would, though he probably should have given it real consideration after his run in with the wendigo. He was assuming more of an inexplicable murderous ritual if harm was intended rather than wanting him for the merman snack bar. Perhaps a drowning fetish.

The creature shook his head with exasperation, a reaction that Stiles was all too familiar with, but then he let out a musical, effervescent laugh and grasped his hand again, tugging him further into the deep.

Come.

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niceland2023 · 10 months

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30 mi, 309 ft net elevation change. Hvolsvöllur to Vestmannaeyjabær.

Today was a wonderful ride. We departed from the ring road and took some secondary roads to Landeyjahöfn ferry, then took the ferry over to Vestmannaeyjabær. Moderately strong winds today but most of the time at our backs or side. There were a couple miles in gravel - a small price to pay for the solitude of a lot less traffic.

We saw lots of livestock - including my buddy the horse trying to drop me a hint by chewing a fence post. Sorry, didn’t bring any carrots today! Some cool birds tracked us back and forth through the air as we rode. The volcano Eyjafjöll was in the distance. Damn it was nice.

Vestmannaeyjabær is a volcanic island, about a 40 minute ferry ride. Super gorgeous grassy cliffs. The terminal was about 2 seconds from our campground - or should I say glampground, as we’d booked a little hut for the next couple nights. It’s nestled in a crater. How did I not notice that when I was making the booking??

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daybydaystreetstyle · 1 year

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The Westman Islands in Iceland - All Tips & Highlights

As if our Iceland tour wasn't great enough, we also took a trip to the Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar). Up to this point we had already explored the north of Iceland, the south, the south-east, the Vatnsnes peninsula and the east. So the next adventure awaited us.

This archipelago is located 10 to 30 kilometers off the Icelandic coast in the south of the country. Only one of the 14 islands is inhabited, namely Heimaey. And that's the island we went to. Some make a day trip to the island (morning there, back evening). We have stayed on the island and would recommend it to anyone. In the following post you will learn everything about the island, activities, tours, accommodation and transfer.

Getting to Vestmannaeyjar

From Landeyjahöfn in the south of Iceland you can easily take the ferry to Heimaey. The journey only takes around 30 to 35 minutes. You can also take your camper or rental car with you. Of course you can also go to the island without your wheels.

We parked our car in front of the ferry terminal and didn't take it with us. The ferry runs at least 4 times a day. Times vary by month. In the high season the ferry also runs more frequently. You only pay 1380 ISK (10.80€) per trip. With a small car you would pay a total of 40€ for a round trip. cheap right?

OVER WITH THE FERRY

Of course, the ferry cannot start if the weather is too bad. So it can happen that you are already on the island and do not come back to Landeyjahöfn as planned. Then you have to book accommodation on site and are forced to spend the night there. You should be at the ferry 30 minutes before departure. As a rule, only the driver is allowed to remain in the car during the crossing.

All other passengers have to go on the ferry. There you can sit comfortably and sip a coffee. You should book your tickets in advance, either online or you can drive to the ferry terminal in Landeyjahöfn. From time to time the tickets are fully booked online. In this case you should call them, tickets are usually still available on the phone.

Don't fancy the ferry? You can also fly to the island from Reykjavik with Eagle Air. The flight takes almost half an hour. You have to reckon with at least 120€ per route. Of course you will have a great view of Iceland and the sea in good weather. For that reason alone, a flight to the island is certainly pretty cool. However, it is cheaper to take the ferry. You can book your ferry tickets here.

CLIMATE AND WEATHER ON THE ISLAND

The climate on the islands is moderately warm. It never gets really icy, but never really warm either. In summer the thermometer rises to up to 12 degrees Celsius. In winter, however, the temperatures usually never drop below 0 degrees Celsius. This is also typical for Iceland. Due to the Gulf Stream, the island never gets freezing cold like in other parts of the north. This makes it quite bearable all year round.

However, it rains a lot and often, even on the Westman Islands. We were lucky. During our trip the sun was shining and it was only partly cloudy. Hiking in the mountains can get very cold and windy. You should therefore have appropriate clothing with you. According to the climate diagram, the best months are from June to September. But as you know, the weather in Iceland is unpredictable and extremely changeable.

BOOK ACCOMMODATION

After almost two weeks in the tent, we really wanted a bed. Without further ado, we booked a cool hut on the campsite via Booking.com. In that sense, we did " glamping ", a somewhat more comfortable variant of camping. The little wooden huts are really charming. There are two beds in it, two chairs, a table, heaters, a mirror, a fridge and storage space.

The toilets, kitchen and showers are in the main house. We paid €79 per night. It was worth it to us, we slept like logs! However, the price did not include blankets, pillows and bed linen (€16 more per person). We slept in our sleeping bags, which was really enough.

From the harbor it is a 15 minute walk to the campsite where the cabins are located. You reserve your hut in advance on Booking.com, but then only pay on site. An impressive small mountain range rises in the background of the course. The island's local mountain with the highest elevation of 283 meters has a lot to offer.

Here you can take a great hike, but more on that later. A golf course is also located directly in front of the complex. It is only a 10-minute walk to the local outdoor pool. You generally do not need a car on the island, but you can take it with you. Otherwise, hitchhiking on the island also works wonderfully, as the Icelanders are just super helpful and friendly.

HIKING ON VESTMANNAEYJAR

On the island you can go on relaxed and challenging hikes. We hiked once to the southern tip of Stórhöfði (4.5 km). A beautiful peninsula with a puffin look awaits you here. You can also look forward to a small black beach and great views of the sea. It took us about 1.5 hours to get to the peninsula. Then it was back by hitchhiking. You can also drive your car to the peninsula and park there. On the peninsula you will find small hiking trails that you can walk along.

How about a hike up Eldfell Volcano ? It is best to start from the harbor to the hiking trail on the Eldfell. From the top you have a great view of the entire island. If the weather is good, you can see the mainland yourself. You should plan about 1.5 to 2 hours for the hike. By the way: This volcanic cone appeared out of nowhere on January 23, 1973.

The volcanic ash and lava destroyed many houses on the island. All people had to be evacuated and could only return to the island almost 5 months later. Even today it is so warm in some places that you can bake bread there. Next door is the Helgafell volcano. You can also climb this.

HIKE TO THE LOCAL MOUNTAIN HEIMAKLETTUR

A very beautiful and challenging hike awaits you directly behind the campsite. From there the hike to the 283 meter high local mountain Heimaklettur starts. It's only 20 minutes to the top, but the climb is steep. Once at the top, you can turn left and walk along the ridge. The views are spectacular.

Then it always goes right along towards the port. Some of the paths are a bit shaky, not secured and slippery. This hike is not recommended with small children and generally only if you are a little fit. The path ends down in town near the port. We brought about 1.5 to 2 hours in total.

If you have more time, you can also explore the entire island. The hiking trail leads from Herjólfsdalur along the coastal road to the southern tip of Stórhöfði. On the way back it goes back on the east side to the Eldfell just described. You should plan 2.5 to 3 hours for this route. It is best to ask your accommodation for a map, there you will find all the routes.

PUFFINS

Not only nature is a real eye-catcher on this island. Another reason to visit Heimaey is certainly the fact that it is home to the largest puffin colony in the country during the season. There are some good spots to spot the cute birds. Unfortunately we were a few weeks late and couldn't spot any of the puffins in the wild. You can see them in the very south on the peninsula or at the top of Heimaklettur. But actually you often find them on cliffs by the sea. That's where they feel most comfortable.

Every year between May and August

Every year these little birds migrate many thousands of kilometers. In winter they live on the open sea to find food. You can even find them in Newfoundland. Crazy, right? So you can't mock puffins all year round. You have the best chances between May and August. Then they come to breed on the cliffs of Iceland. Sometimes you see them as early as April or even in September. We ran out of luck in early September. To protect the birds, breeding areas are also closed between May and June.

If you want to learn more about these amazing birds, take a trip to the city's aquarium. Here you can also find out everything about the underwater world and the inhabitants of the island. And of course a large part of the exhibition is also dedicated to the puffins. Here they also take care of injured puffins or the young animals, which are attracted by the city lights from June to September.

During this time you will always see locals walking the streets with flashlights and boxes. In the city it is far too dangerous for the little ones, which is why they are then taken back to the sea. It's almost like a national sport on this island. Just awesome. We could even see a real puffin in the aquarium, which lives here in the rescue center. The little one's sebum glands didn't work right from the start, which is why the fur isn't watertight/waterproof. Outside, the bird would not survive.

TOURS AND WHALE WATCHING

The island is not only famous for its puffin colony but also for whale watching. And we're not just talking about humpback whales, we're talking about orcas. They cavort off the coast of the island, especially in July. You can spot other whales around the island almost all year round. Boat tours are offered by a few different providers. On the Guide to Iceland* website you get the following tour: 1 hour by boat including caving, whale watching, bird watching and sightseeing.

More highlights on Heimaey

The island has quite an interesting history. If you want to learn more about the 1973 volcanic eruption then you should make a detour to the Eldheimar Museum. At the exhibition, you will learn how 5,000 residents escaped the volcano's lava flow at the last minute on 01/23/2973. You will see what has become of a burnt down city covered in ashes. The unpredictable forces of nature are presented here in an interesting and moving way. Admission is 2,300 ISK for adults. The museum is open every day between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

And can you imagine that every year there is a huge festival on the island? The National Festival takes place every year on the weekend before the first Monday in August. Then more than 17,000 people flock to the small island. With music, dancing, drinks and a good mood, the celebrations here are really extensive.

What we can absolutely recommend is a detour to the local swimming pool. Here you can end the evening in super warm temperatures in the outdoor pool. Pools like this are meeting places for young and old in Iceland anyway. Outside there are 3 hot tubs (up to 42 degrees Celsius), water slides and much more. You can also take a shower there in peace. Entry costs 900 ISK per person (about 7€).

Eat and drink

On the island you will find a Bónus supermarket as well as a Krónan supermarket. We shopped at Bonus most of the time because the prices there are unbelievably cheap (by Icelandic standards). You will also find some restaurants and cafes. The God and the Tanginn are very popular. There is also the Pizza 67, the 900 Grillhus, the Slippurinn, the Fiskibarinn and the Einsi Kaldi Restaurant. And you can also find cafes on the island. Highly recommended is Stofans Bakhus. We paid around €14 for 2 cappuccinos and cake. In Heimaey you will also find the Café Varmó.

Conclusion of the Vestmannaeyjar

We made this trip very spontaneously during our tour of Iceland. In the end we can say that this detour is really worth it. Since we still had a lot of time, we could afford this excursion in time. However, if you are only on the island for 7 or 10 days, we would advise against it. There is certainly enough to see on the “main island” Iceland. We particularly liked the accommodation and the various hikes.

There was very little going on and so we didn't have to share any of the spots with other holidaymakers. The evening at the pool was also very cool, as was the trip to the Puffin Rescue Center. And during puffin season, a trip is even more worthwhile. Then you have the opportunity to see thousands of puffins here. Insanity! In the end we spent around 150€ for these 2 days. After almost two weeks in the tent, that was a very welcome change. You can read our complete editions of the round trip here: Iceland round trip costs.

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mariasavidismarkatos · 4 years

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The Puffin you will see in early April

After many days devoted to a persistent pursuit of Puffins to photo, we finally found a giant fiberglass one. Maybe on our next trip we will pay closer attention to their migratory season...If you want to see real Puffins, consider boarding a boat in Landryjahfn. Unfortunately, April was not the time of year to do that. A summer excursion, between mid-May and mid September is the best time to go.

To read more about my last 3 days in Iceland please visit my blog:

https://mmarkatos.wixsite.com/blog/post/iceland-continues-a- photojournal-of-my-last-3-days-in-iceland

To see more photographs of Iceland's Southern Region please visit:

https://photographybymariasavidis.com/Iceland-SouthernRegion.html

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mikeshipman · 5 years

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Sunset at Landeyjahofn #mikeshipmanphoto #iceland #icelandtravel #icelandexplored #exploreiceland #discovericeland #bestoficeland #landeyjahöfn #landeyjahofn #landeyjar #sunset #atlanticocean #northatlanticocean #fantastic_earth #awesome_earth #oceanscape #seascape https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNfGRugcoR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w90nktwi58us

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shawnkruse · 4 years

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Near Landeyjahöfn, Iceland by Shawn Kruse

Vacation September 2019

#nature #oceanview #iceland #vacation #westman islands #shipwreck #black beach

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myfransb84-blog · 4 years

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Wild, Wild, Westman Islands

I still remember the first time I heard about the Westman Islands, or Vestmannayejar in Icelandic. I was reading about the country on internet and this cluster of “islands within an island“ caught my attention, depicted wih dramatic landscapes and eremitic atmosphere. The island has a charming attraction even towards the locals, that perceive going to the Islands almost like „travelling abroad“.

I always wanted to visit the Island and, eventually, this autumn I had the occasion to do a one day trip to its main Island, Heimaey.

The Archipelago of Westman Islands is located around 10km south off the coast of Iceland. It comprises around 15 islands which only one, Heimaey, is actually inhabited. There are essentially two ways to get to the Island: by plane or by ferry. By Plane, you can fly from the Reykjavik airport with Eagle air or, on summer time, from Bakki. They are a bit pricey (around 40.000kr round trip) but if you are in a hurry and your budget allows it, it could be a valid alternative for ferries, and plus you get to see the Islands from above!

How to get to Westman Islands

The second option, the most common and cheaper one is by ferry. Herjólfur operates ferries transportations to and from the island all year around. The companies operates from two harbors: Landeyjahöfn on summertime and Þorlákshöfn on winter time.

Given my not so huge budget, I decided to drive to Landeyjahöfn and from there, embarking my car in a Herjólfur Ferry headed to Heimaey. The sailing takes around 45 minutes and, in my opinion, it’s worth the time spent there. You get to see birds fishing out in the see, even spot some whales if you’re lucky enough and, when you’re entering the harbor, the dramatic cliffs of Heimaklettur welcomes you with a gigantic, rocky hug.

The natural harbor protection, the Heimaklettur Cliff, welcoming guests.

Once arrived, you are practically downtown. The little town, Vestmannaeyjabær, stretches from the harbor all the way to the airport in the middle of the island. The oldest part of the village is, of course, nearest the docks. From there, you can decide to head towards east or west, depending on what you’d like to visit first. With my offroad car I started heading east, towards the lava fields and volcanos that shrugged the island not so long time ago, on the 23 January of 1973. The eruption, which lasted 155 hours, started on the east side of the island, submerging houses and constructions near the riff. Incredibly, no one was hurt during the eruption. Actually, the eruption created more land mass, expanding the perimeter of the island and formed a natural protection for the harbor.

Stafkirkjan with Herjólfur ferry and Heimaklettur on the background

My first stop was at the Stafkirkjan, the first church built on the island in the year 1000. Near the church it’s possible to witness the power of the 1973 eruption, with the remains of an old swimming pool coming out from a bedrock, totally embedded into the lava.

A lighthouse by the lava field

From there, I followed the scenic rocky trail and drove up to infamous Eldfell (the hill of fire), the volcano which formed during the eruption and now is a natural touristic attraction.

Once arrived at its feet and parked the car, took the hiking gears out of the backpack, I started walking towards the top.

The hike is pretty simple, it takes around 30 minutes to reach the top (be careful of wind gusts, can be pretty strong up there!). Once on the top of the cone, which is over 200 metres high, the hiker is rewarded with a breath-taking view over the island and its neighboring islets The red soil of the volcano merges with the acid green of the vegetation surrounding it in contrast with the deep blue of the ocean, giving to the viewer a feeling of having all of the sudden stumbled on an impressionist’s painting. Seriously, only this view is worth the travel.

My next stop was then to the southern tip of the island, Stórhöfði. The place is famous as bird sanctuary and during summer time, it’s possible to spot some puffins as well. Given the time of the year, there were no puffins anymore, but a flock of friendly sheep and few birds. So, if you plan going birdwatching for puffins, be sure of doing it during the right period of the year (June-August), or you’ll end up with a picture of a grazing sheep.

“Sheepwatching” at Stórhöfði

A bit let down for not founding any Puffin, I headed back to downtown to get something to eat before going back to the “mainland”. The return ferry was scheduled at 4P.M, so I decided to relax over lunch time at one of the few restaurants at the harbor. After a quick search on the web, I chose to try Tanginn, I charming restaurant and bar by the docks, housed in newly renovated small building which looks like a fancy fishing hut. I tried their signature burger and I wasn’t disappointed at all, the burger was juicy and the portion more than abundant.

Satisfying lunch!

After lunch, I took a stroll downtown visiting few shops, which I strongly suggest to do, because you get a real glance of local life, not too touristy (yet). At 4pm, punctual like a swiss clock, the ferry set sail back to Reykjavik.

A Mural by the docks

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qliebin · 6 years

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"3 stripes, 1 mountain & 59 poles" Landeyjahöfn, Iceland . . . #landeyjahöfn #traveliceland #minimal #travelawesome #travelaround #minimalism #igbest_shotz #amazingearth #colors_of_day #qliebin #iceland #simple #fantastic_universe #exploringtheglobe #минимализм #mountainscape #lonelyplanet #natgeo #traveliceland #исландия #iidlo #icelandtravel #travelphotography #исландия #nikonukraine #фотопутешествие #phototravel #natgeoru #travelalone #iidlo @iidlo_food

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petersfotos · 6 years

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Herjólfur is a car ferry that sails between the Westman Islands and Landeyjahöfn or Þorlákshöfn (depending on the weather).

#iceland #westman islands #ferry #travel #transportation #harbor #Herjólfur #Vestmannaeyjar #islands

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zeeyolq-photography · 3 years

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Iceland Iceland Landeyjahöfn Buy it on my personal website : https://ift.tt/1MTEKn9

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synevisuals · 1 year

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empty, moody, and extremely windy.

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[Image Description: A dark, moody photo of the landscape at Landeyjahöfn. The background shows mountains and clouds in the far distance. There are walls of black rocks in the centre section. At the bottom is the ocean shore.]

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📍Elephant Rock İzlanda'nın Güney Kıyısı'nın yaklaşık 7,4 kilometre uzağında bulunan Westman Adaları takımadalarında bulunan doğal bir kaya oluşumudur. ⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵ .................................................... 📽 @h0rdur 👏👏 .................................................... . 📍Burası araba kiralayan veya Westman Adaları turu yapan, ardından Landeyjahöfn veya Þórlakshöfn'den Westman Adaları'na feribota binenler tarafından ziyaret edilebilir. Burada görmek için bir saatlik bir tekne turu yapmaları gerekecek. 📍Westman Adaları veya Vestmannaeyjar, deniz altı volkanik aktivitesinin yarattığı 15 adadan ve yaklaşık 30 resiften oluşan bir kümedir. Yaklaşık 13 kilometrekarelik bir alanı kaplayan bu adaların en büyüğü olan Heimaey, kümede yerleşik olan tek adadır. Elephant Rock, burada bulunabilecek birçok muhteşem özellikten sadece biridir. 📍Oluşum ve Görünüm Westman Adaları'nın tüm takımadaları, Güney İzlanda Volkanik Bölgesi'nde yer alır ve çok sayıda volkanik patlama sırasında oluşmuştur. Sonuç olarak, adalar çok sayıda olağanüstü kaya oluşumuna ve eşsiz volkanik manzaralara sahiptir. 📍Elephant Rock, sanki Atlantik Okyanusu ile susuzluğunu gidermeye çalışıyormuş gibi, gövdesinin yarısını su altına batıran dev bir filin kafasına benzediği için ziyaretçileri büyülüyor. 📍Kayanın gerçekçi görünümünün temeli, tamamen bazalttan yapılmış olmasıdır; bu, yaratığın "derisinin" buruşuk görünmesine neden olur. . . . Follow👉 @kampingturkiye Follow👉 @kampingturkiye . . #kampingturkiye #doğa #kamp #çadır #elephantrock #izlanda #iceland (Elephant Rock) https://www.instagram.com/p/CECdh4qj8vP/?igshid=g8nuqk5scsvy

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Las Islas Vestman en Islandia

Las islas Vestman es uno de los secretos mejor guardados de Islandia. Westman Islands o Vestmanneyjar, en islandés, está formada por 15 islas -solo seis de ellas tienen cabañas de caza individuales- y rodeada de 30 rocas, logrando que la vida de aves marinas sea muy rica y abundante. Solo hay una isla, Heimaey, donde viven unos 4200 habitantes, que conseguirán robarte el corazón con su amabilidad y acogida.

Qué hacer y qué ver en las Islas Vestman

Como ya te hemos comentado, solo hay una de las islas, Heimaey, que está habitada y es la más grande de todas, pero cuando surques los mares que bañan estas islas, verás que en sus aguas no hay ballenas o focas, sino que como buen icono de Islandia, el puffin o frailecillo habita en Vestmanneyjar. ¡Se considera que la colonia de frailecillos de las islas Vestman es la más grande del Atlántico! En agosto y septiembre, tendrás además la oportunidad de ver volar algunos bebés de este ave tarde por la noche.

El nombre de las islas Vestmannaeyjar se originó cuando los esclavos irlandeses de Hjörleifur, el primer colono nórdico de Islandia, cultivaban en la costa sur del país y huyeron a las islas después de matar al patrón en Hjörleifshöfða. Entonces, el hermano de Hjörleifur, Ingólfur Arnarson, descubrió dónde había huido los esclavos y para vengar el asesinato, Ingólfur persiguió a todos los esclavos y los mató. En Vestmannaeyjar todavía hay lugares que llevan nombres de este suceso, como Heimaklettur, el gran acantilado al norte del puerto. Es en este lugar donde cuenta una leyenda que Dufþakur, líder de los esclavos, se arrojó desde los acantilados para que Ingólfur no le matase. No es hasta cuando los primeros islandeses que vinieron de Noruega a las islas denominaron a los irlandeses que allí habían muerto como hombres del oeste, de ahí el nombre de Islas Westman.

Además, en Westman Islands encontrarás uno de los campos de golf de 18 hoyos más hermoso y extraordinario del mundo, pero te fascinará el deporte más famoso entre los islandeses: el sprang. Está claro que los deportes juegan un papel fundamental en la vida cultural de la isla, pero el deporte tradicional que destaca en las islas de Westman es el sprang, una versión reducida del rappel en acantilados. Este se practica principalmente en Skiphellar, no muy lejos del puerto, y los expertos muestran sus habilidades mientras se balancean, dan vueltas, giros y vuelan de un acantilado a otro empujándose con los pies mientras se acercan a la roca. Como curiosidad, depende del nivel de experiencia llegarán más o menos altos, pero los sitios tienen diferentes nombres topológicos como barnasteinn o roca del niño.

Un sinfín de lugares por visitar en Westman Islands.

Y si hay otro deporte practicado entre los locales y visitantes en las islas Vestman durante los meses de agosto y septiembre, es ver a los pequeños puffins. Como los padres de estas aves ya no les dan comida, se ven obligados a salir de los agujeros que están en los lados de los acantilados. Al caer la noche, las luces de la ciudad atraen a los pequeños frailecillos, extienden sus alas y se deslizan por las montañas, pero muchos aterrizan en el asfalto y en jardines oscuros. Por suerte, estos recién nacidos puffins tienen como aliados a los niños más jóvenes de la isla, quienes están autorizados para quedarse hasta tarde las noches de agosto y septiembre para ayudarles. Se encargan de patrullar las calles de la ciudad con cajas de cartón para recoger a aquellos pájaros que se han equivocado de camino. Los niños acogen sus hogares a los puffins y por la mañana temprano salen con sus cajas para devolverlos a la naturaleza. ¡Es muy normal que los niños lleguen a ayudar hasta cuatro o más frailecillos por noche!

En definitiva, aunque pocos turistas deciden quedarse en las Islas Vestman más de un día, es posible alojarse y detenerse por más tiempo en este paraíso.

Seguramente una muy buena fecha para alojarse en las islas Vestman es cuando tiene lugar el mayor festival de música al aire libre de Islandia. Durante tres días del último fin de semana de julio o el primero de agosto se celebra el Þjóðhátíð en Herjólfsdalur con música, fuegos artificiales y un espectáculo de luces inspirado en los volcanes de la isla. ¡Acuden 17000 personas!

Como llegar a la Isla de Heimaey

Al estar en el océano Atlántico, puedes visitar la isla de Heimaey en ferry, en avión desde Reikaivik o desde el sur del interior de Islandia.

Si prefieres la opción de ir en ferry, puedes llegar desde Vestmannaeyjar hasta Landeyjahöfn, en el sur del interior de Islandia, en poco más de media hora. Para llegar hasta ahí, tendrás que conducir (no es necesario un 4×4) o un autobús desde Reikiavik, en concreto desde la terminal Bsí. Por cierto, si tienes coche, ¡aprovecha para subir con el coche al ferry!

Si quieres ir en avión hasta la isla de Heimaey, puedes volar hasta Vestmannaeyjar con Eagle Air. ¡Solo son unos 20 o 23 minutos!

Por último, desde 2016 han puesto vuelos desde Bakki, a unos cinco minutos desde Landeyjahöfn. ¡El vuelo solo son diez minutos!

Qué ver en Heimaey

Naturaleza en estado puro en los acantilados de las islas de Vestman.

Heimaey es una pequeña ciudad abrazada por una fortaleza de lava y un gran puerto. Además, los acantilados donde habitan los pequeños frailecillos son una de las principales atracciones de este lugar de Islandia. Otros puntos de interés de Heimaey son:

El museo de Eidheimar. Para conocer la historia de la “Pompeya del norte”, apodo por el que es conocido este lugar, nada como este edificio de piedra volcánica. Hoy en día en Heimaey siguen sepultados por la lava más de 400 edificios tras la erupción de 1973, pero hay uno de ellos que puedes visitar: una casa que estaba cubierta debajo de 50 metros de cenizas. Te sorprenderán las paredes y todas las pertenencias de la familia que allí vivía y que huyó con tan solo un biberón para el bebé que tenían. Además, hay exposiciones con contenido multimedia de la erupción y los daños que causó.

El fuerte de Skansinn. Ya hemos contado que esta ciudad estaba rodeada por una muralla, pero la construcción más antigua de la isla que databa del siglo XV, se cubrieron de lava en 1973. Por suerte, algunas partes se han reconstruido y se pueden ver antiguos depósitos de agua.

La iglesia de Stafkirkjan. Como si de una copia de una stavkirke de cualquier lugar de escandinavia, la pintura hace que el diseño de esta iglesia sea exactamente igual al de la stavkirke de Trondheim, en Noruega. Curiosamente, la similitud entre Stafkirkjan y Haltdalen se debe a que fue el Gobierno de Noruega quien cedió en el año 200 esta iglesia a Islandia para celebrar la instauración del cristianismo como religión oficial.

El acuario de Saeheimar. Este lugar cuenta con una gran colección de aves disecadas, contenido multimedia de los frailecillos y, por supuesto, un gran acuario con peces islandeses. Seguramente, podrás ver frailecillos por allí y te fascinará el trabajo que realizan en el museo como hospital informal de aves.

Los miradores de Stóraklif y Heimaklettur. En el primero, llegarás a la cima tras un paseo un poco duro de 30 minutos. Un camino empinado con ayuda de cuerdas y cadenas que merece la pena afrontar por las vistas que nos esperan. El segundo, ubicado pasado el muelle, es peor todavía por las movedizas escaleras. Aunque son perfectos para conocer en primera persona los lugares donde se crían los puffins, no es nada recomendable realizar ninguna de estas dos actividades en días lluviosos o de mucho viento.

Dónde Comer en Heimaey

Aunque pueda parecer una pequeña isla donde solo habitan poco más de 4000 personas, la oferta gastronómica es muy diversa y de calidad. Para todos los bolsillos, como algunas tiendas para hacer la compra y preparar tu propio almuerzo o restaurantes para sentarse a reposar y descansar tras recorrer los rincones de Heimaey.

Además, algunos de los restaurantes de la ciudad tienen terraza para poder comer en el exterior si hace buen día. ¡Te sentirás como en casa!

El volcán Eldfell

Una parte muy importante de la historia de las islas Westman la protagonizan los volcanes. En las islas hay dos volcanes, uno de ellos entró en erupción hace muchos, muchos años y el otro, Eldfell, erupcionó en 1973 y los habitantes tuvieron que abandonar las islas. Afortunadamente, como el día anterior a la erupción hacía muy mal tiempo, los barcos estaban en el puerto y pudieron transportar a las personas hasta una zona segura.

En la cima del volcán Eldfell en las islas de Vestman.

La erupción del volcán Eldfell fue tan fuerte y potente que duró desde el 23 de enero hasta el 3 de julio, dejando la isla cubierta de lava y ceniza. A pesar de los destrozos, los habitantes de las islas Vestman, no se rindieron y volvieron a sus hogares gracias a la ayuda tanto de islandeses como de otros lugares del mundo.

Podrás visitar la cima del volcán Eldfell desde Heimaey tras un paseo rodeando el volcán de unos dos kilómetros. Aunque parece poco, es muy intensa y alcanzarás los 221 metros de altura. ¡Perfecto para disfrutar de las mejores vistas isla de Heimaey!

Por cierto, Eldfell en islandés significa montaña de fuego y sentirás las altas temperaturas cuando lo visites, pues el calor de la lava de la erupción de hace más de treinta años se sigue notando.

El volcán Helgafel

Si uno de los dos es el volcán Eldfell, el otro es el Helgafel. Muy pegado al anterior, está inactivo y fue el más conocido de Heimaey, más que Eldfell hasta 1973, cuando todo los focos pusieron en él la atención con su erupción. Entró en erupción hace más de 5000 años y sus cenizas hoy en día se han convertido en hierba.

La entrada Las Islas Vestman en Islandia se publicó primero en Arctic Yeti.

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