MY NAME IS KIRSTEN
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![After Ísafjörður, we sailed on the Saturn down Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord at approximately 40 miles, to Akureyri. I went on the included tour. The weather wasn’t good for photos initially, and the driving rain is how I almost missed one of the town’s most famous aspects: their heart-shaped stoplights. Along the way, our guide mentioned that records of settlement in what is now Akureyri date back to the 9th century, there’s an English stained glass window that the town kept safe during WWII, and the Old Town’s Queens Avenue was named for Queen Margaret of Denmark after her 1973 visit. By the time we reached Lystigardur [the Botanic Garden], part of their public park since 1957, it was merely misting. The flowers were even more vibrant in the gray light. It is open all year and according to @Visit_Akureyri’s website, “…the garden benefits from a favorable microclimate for plant growth. In addition to the 430 native species, an impressive 6600 alien taxa thrive in the garden. As an IPEN member, the garden actively participates in seed exchange, public information dissemination, education, and recreation.” I enjoyed the section with native Icelandic flora, LYST cafe with its modern wood window and framing that looked to me like abstract trees, an old and rather colorful gazebo, paths sheltered by soaring trees, and a small museum with black & white images of Akureyri.
On my own later in the day, I quickly checked out the street art, modern architecture, and colorful houses close to the port.
I look forward to bringing you more stories from another [hosted but not paid] adventure with @vikingcruises. It’s the “Iceland’s Majestic Landscapes” itinerary, which includes stops in Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Norway. #MyVikingStory](https://kirstenalana.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
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