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Iceland Day 7: Vik to Vestrahorn

Posted on December 3, 2018January 18, 2020 DCraig

It’s a drive day. Forecasts called for a good twenty-four hours or so before the next storm, so the plan was to position ourselves further east along the South Coast, setting a base to explore the region as conditions change. I was up early to pack. I have a pretty

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Iceland Day 6: To South Coast

Posted on December 2, 2018January 18, 2020 DCraig

For now, we drive through almost perfect golden-hour light—the golden hour that lasts all day here. At first it was a bit frustrating, as back-lit storm clouds danced in the volcanic mountains. But we committed to the goal of the South Coast, the good weather and aurora forecasts pulling us onward. … Continue readingIceland Day 6: To South Coast

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Iceland Day 5.5: Black Church Aurora

Posted on December 1, 2018January 18, 2020 DCraig

Icelandic photo tours and workshops promise* aurora. There is always an asterisk, only Nick and Thor deliver aurora … Continue readingIceland Day 5.5: Black Church Aurora

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