Þórshöfn

had a funny experience last thursday when 2 photographers from la figaro showed up in the village asking if anyone would swim in the pool and hot spring so they could take some shots. my portuguese friend Denise and I went with them in their car and enjoyed the hot spring which was in the middle of a desolated fjord whilst they snapped away. am havin so many random experiences out here! we finished our project in the west fjords last week on sunday. my spanish friend made a some films on the local website. check out the seatrip video:

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it was nice to finish the project and relax although i think i am goin to miss the impressive scenery and the hikes to the tops of the fjords. it is nice to finish leading the group as it can be mentally knackering making sure eveybody has everything they need etc.

on monday 6 of us headed to the north east. 13 hours later we arrived at Þórshöfn which is on the furthest NE peninsular. we were met by an incredibly friendly local man called Agki who told us about the area and showed us around the town. This week we have been planting trees and working in some of the small forests. it is rewarding work and the weather has been great so everybody is happy here. there are only 6 of us and no short trem volunteers which makes life easy as we all know each other well. In our group is: Christophe from Switzerland, Kike from Spain, Denise from Portugal, Giedre from Lithuania and Mathias from France. It is always interesting being with different characters from various countries and every day is unique. happy days!