Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Some Soothing Video from the Day

Jesse and Andi - on top of the falls

(c) 2011 Danni

Bill - Being one with Iceland

(c) 2011 Danni

Bill is trying to record the solemn sounds of Iceland - with an excited group of photographers as background noise!
As shown, our fearless leader is embraced by the wonders of Iceland. Thanks for taking us with you, Bill!

Vestfirðir



Andi




Did I say what a pleasure it is to have Andi along? I absolutely love the perspective of the trip she communicates. Many levels to the journey indeed.


Flokalundur Sunset


Midnight Oil



Advice from the Master


Danni and Jesse

Danni and Andi Make a Movie (including soundtrack)



Danni: "But that music doesn't really fit."

Andi thinks, and Danni frowns.

Andi: "But it's Bjork!"

Danni: "OK. Well, at least it's Icelandic."

Barron rolls his eyes.


Cameraman: Jesse Alexander
Advisors: Barron Snyder, Bill Schwab

Beauty

So much beauty, EVERYWHERE!





all falls down


Over the Hill

This is what was over the hill after the hair raising ride. 

Close to the Dynjandi waterfall



Daniela and Andi found this beautiful view of Dynjandi Waterfall

Isafjordur Harbor Scenes







hair raising




not only is Bill a skilled artist, he is the master of off-road, nail-biting, white knuckle driving...in a stick shift, 2 wheel drive van chock full of people and gear no less!

The Guardian of the Herring Factory in Djupavik

(c) 2011 Danni

Rooms With A View

The view from my hotel rooms so far on the trek...



Hotel Isafjordur, Isafjordur

Jesse is at my door.

Jesse: "There's so much beauty out there! What do you suppose it's like living in a country where there is so much beauty?"

Me: "I don't know." (smiling)

Jesse: "Perfection! " (a laugh)

And he wanders off down the hall to get to the docks of Isafjordur.

If it is Wednesday...

This must be Isafjordur.



Wake-up time out my hotel window. This is going to be a great day!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

1 Minute in the West Fjords

Melt Water Face

(c) 2011 Danni

Mountain and Rock

(c) 2011 Danni

Troll at Glacier Stream

(c) 2011 Danni

Lambs





Still in the factory...



Strike a Pose...


Icelandic Wool Grass - Video

I have to figure out how to make a pair of socks from this stuff!

Mr.Alexander



Jesse Alexander ( http://www.jessealexander.com/ )

Home Away from Home

There was no room for me in the main hotel this time, so I got the out building. Even though my head and feet were touching the walls while in bed, the stream running underneath lulled me to sleep with no problem. I'll take it!

Sunrise at Hotel Djupavik


This was made from the balcony of the hotel at 5:30 am

Barron in Flight

Barron may have just stepped off a cliff, but it is apparent he is still having a good time. You go, boy!

one more money shot


Djupavik herring factory






It was quite an experience to tour the abandon factory and learn about its history (and there was lots of history)