Art in Akureyri and Whale watching in the Arctic Ocean

Akureyri is the largest city in the north of Iceland and in fact the second largest town in the country.  We thought that this was a lovely place, and went on an art trail in the morning before setting off for the whale watching.  

We also had a walk around the lovely Botanic Gardens.  Even the water fountain here is a work of art.

In the afternoon we drove to Husavik where we boarded a "silent" (electric) boat to head out into the Arctic Ocean to look for whales - we saw two humpback whales.  The journey was a much smoother one that I'd expected and also less cold - though I was well wrapped up.