After two days at sea crossing from Prince Christian Sound we come to the western edge of Iceland. Grundarfjordur is a sprawling metropolis, population 872. It didn't take long to walk through most of the town.
That's the whole town, excepting the farms.
This was a tender port. In the center of the picture is a helicopter ambulance running the engines at power while a ground ambulance pulled up. I would guess that emergency cases travel to Reykjavik, about 100 air miles away.
This boat was completely boxed into the garage bay. Maybe someone lives onboard and they're keeping it warm(er) by enclosing it. Or they're working on it. Or, maybe, the boat came flying through from the far side and came to rest here -- but there was no hole on the other side of the building.
Other mariners
Iceland, and all of the people, have been very friendly.
Iceland towns all seem to have a rainbow display somewhere that proclaims acceptance of all. This one repurposes a washing machine to make a point.
The town church, replastering the steeple tower.
From the town information: Next to the church, you find an impressive sculpture created by the famous Icelandic artist Steinunn Þórarinsdóttir. The sculpture shows an Icelandic fisherwoman and is a tribute to the life and work of fishermen.
Notice the rainbow themed elevated path running to the statue. Each board had a different name on it.
Residential section near the church. There was a nice supermarket and pharmacy within 100 meters. The market had all the essentials - Pringles and Oreos (and real food too).
Why are trampolines so prevalent in Greenland/Iceland? I don't think the Vikings had trampolines.
Visible from our anchorage about a mile out of town.
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