Iceland day 3: Snæfellsnes peninsula

We ended up yesterday in Stykkishólmur because we had signed up for the “Viking Sushi” cruise. It started in the afternoon, so we had time for a leisurely breakfast at the local bakery.

Breakfast in Iceland often means a meat-and-cheese sandwich

And to catch a few sights in town.

the most modernist of the three churches

Then it was off. Our first stop was the famous Kirkjufellfoss (“Church mountain waterfall”). It was raining so we didn’t stay long.

Then off to Saxhóll, an old volcanic crater.

Gridfins for your feet!

Then on to Djupalonssandur, a famous “black sand beach”. I don’t think Iceland understands what the word “sand” means, since this beach was entirely rounded pebbles. I got so intrigued by looking for natural Go stones that I forgot to take any pictures. But the rock only looks black when it’s wet; when dry it is darkish gray.

Carol entering “The Garden” at Djupalonssandur

After some lighthouses, rock arches, and statues, we finally made it to dinner. I failed yet again in my quest to locate an Icelandic dark beer.

One of these is a PALE ale and the other is a DARK lager. You can tell the difference, right?

Carol got a pizza with dabs of mascarpone cheese

I went for the seafood soup, which was a bisque with a scoop of whipped cream and fresh dill.