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So much for the sleeping accommodations. It leaves a little to be desired.

Known as "Leif the Lucky", Erik's famous son visited North America around 1000AD. Here we find a tourist, myself, dressed as Erick would have defending his home and land.

The family occupied this farmstead until Leif was six years old, at which time they were exiled and went to Greenland. Those beds do not look so comfortable.

It is a unique historical place, where you can step back to the Viking Era and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of Erik the Red's farm

The reconstruction of the longhouse based on the archaeological excavations is very well done. Better yet is the docent who knew what she was talking about even when asked detailed questions.

The exterior and the interior makes me wonder what those cold dark winter nights with snow almost over the top of the long house for weeks and months on end must have made boys into men at a very early age.

They learned the word Survival at a very early age.

Our very informative and talented docent. She made it very interesting for all of us.

Statue of Leif Eiriksson

Yes in Iceland I wore shorts too. It did not matter what the temperature. I climbed up on a hill to get a perspective of the land. You can see the Longhouse in the back ground. Also from this location you can see how close they were to the sea also. A very interesting morning..

This afternoon we were very fortunate to visit a local horse farm to meet the Icelandic horses first brought to the country by Viking settlers. Also visiting today was a group of young school children out on a school trip to the horse farm.

We were treated to see how the horses are worked in varying degrees of tricks, riding and horsemanship.

Here we have a rider showing how smooth it can be riding the horse and carrying a beverage. We hope this is not the beginning of riding and drinking. DWOAH.. Drinking While On A Horse. . A little humor.

A unique breed, they have adapted to the local climate with a think, heavy coat. Icelandic horses are a common sight across the countryside

Though small in size, their strength is formidable, and they are known for their cheery disposition, bravery, intelligence and smooth gait.

I also learned that if a horse is shipped overseas to another country that horse can never return to Iceland. That is how they control any outside diseases that could return with the horse.

Beautiful coloration of the horses.

This is our driver and yes they like to have their necks rubbed too .

One last look at these beautiful animals.

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