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It is hard to believe that from November until March it is dark almost all the days during this time.

We were fortunate to see color in this part of the world in early summer

The flag of Iceland.

The town of Akureyi is Iceland's fourth largest city. Even though Akureyri is only 40 miles from the Arctic Circle is not very sunny but enjoys a mild climate in spite of its location.

Nicknamed the "Capital of North Iceland", Akureyri is an important port and fishing center. The area where Akureyri is located was settled in the 9th century, but did not receive a municipal charter until 1786.

From 1941-1943 during World War II, Akureyri was one of three air bases used by the Norwegian-British No. 330 Squadron RNoAF. Akureyri was an essential locality for the Allies and as a result, the borough expanded considerably after the war, through urbanization.

Akureyrarkirkja church is one of the most photogenic photography spots in Iceland and coming from the land of ice and fire, that is very impressive! Completed in 1940 and designed by Iceland's most renowned architect, Guðjón Samúelsson, the designer of Iceland's most famous church, Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík. Situated halfway up the ridge the Lutheran church looks down on its city.

The world's northernmost botanical gardens are located in Akureyri! The garden is the finished result of the work started by the ‘Park Society’ committee, established by the women of Akureyri in 1910. Officially opening in 1912, the park was created as a place of peace and relaxation and also for scientific research

The project proved that a variety of shrubs, flowers, and trees are capable of growing within this close proximity to the Arctic Circle. Approximately 430 native Icelandic species of plant are thriving as a result of the project.

We were very lucky to have a Home Hosted Dinner this evening. Our host and hostess are standing at the door to their patio. What a great evening and a delicious dinner.

Their beautiful home and carefully manicured gardens of the home. What a great evening we all enjoyed.

Our hotel Icelandair Akureyri Hotel in the center of the photo with snow in the mountains behind the city not far away.

This morning we leave Akureyri and drive along the fjords to the small fishing village of Dalvik.

A small village on this side of the Fjord.

A village on the opposite of the Fjord with green grass and snow in the distance.

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