Final cruising days

The night of 23 September Denmark Strait crossing was every bit as hairy as the forward journey. I didn't crash into quite so many walls this time, could be better sea legs or the wisdom not to move about so much. There was not a lot of sleep to be had as it felt like being flung out of bed was a constant possibility. I am usually a side-sleeper, however this proved both precarious and unsustainable; finding myself flattened on my back with some regularity.
Next day was again too rough to move about. There were a couple of lectures, but otherwise I stayed put with the company of the Underwoods S5 House of Cards. Bless you Netflix and your download options.
Below is a shot of the rope lines erected in the lounge area during rough seas; something to cling to as one lurches from side to side. 

 

We reached our sheltered spot around 7pm, making for a much easier dining experience. Around 8pm we received another Aurora alert, even though we were within sight of Iceland. The green tinge was more evident this time and multiple stripes across the sky. What a wonderful way to end the cruise.

On the morning of 25 September we had breakfast while our luggage was taken off and cleared through Customs. At 8.15am our buses arrived and by 8.40 we were loaded and on our way back to Reykjavik. (Clearly this was not a Nexus tour, Sam)

Lugged my suitcases to my overnight stay, cursing the incline, but actually managing quite well. Lovely apartment and best of all, a washer/drier. So all winter clothes are now clean and packed, and I'm ready to break out the summer gear.

Iceland does fish and chips very very well, but I will be very happy not to see it on a menu for quite some time. Around $35 for fish and chips, beers $10. Thanks for coming. :)