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April 2013 - Hiking in the West Fjords - Day 1

I arrived last night in the West Fjords, welcomed by a great Northern Lights show. I spent the night in the car where it broke down the night before. Not an early start, after spending most of the morning trying to fix the car, I decide to leave it behind for the next 4 days while I go hiking the West Fjords


West Fjords, Iceland 2013

The vegetation does not care for the late spring and remaining snow, it simply pushes through

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

There is still a lot of snow, but the vegetation is pushing through

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

And contrasts beautifully with the blue skies

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

Following a local farmer's advice, I'll stay South of this Fjord to avoid the strong winds coming from the North

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

This way I can enjoy the seafront and shelter behind the rocks for a nice lunch

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

An unplanned dip in the sea to rescue my mat while I was making a video reveals a really cold water. I'm glad the rocks stop the mat from going to far and saved me a swim

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

Figuring out how much further I should follow the seashore before heading up in the mountains

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

April, but still a lot of snow, melting slowly

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

Home of a famous Icelandic singer whose name I have forgotten

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

If it wasn't for the signs and the bridge, I would not know there is a road underneath

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

The snow is not going to stay much longer on the sea and I doubt I'll be able to cross here on my way back in a few days

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

Against all odds, nature finds a way

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

Very little ice left in this Fjord

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

The word "isolated" comes to mind (see the house?)

West Fjords, Iceland 2013

Just enough time before the sunset to build a snow wall to protect the tent from the strong winds