Borgarnes, Iceland, As Seen from Borg á Mýrum
Today is the first day of Winter, and my mind goes back to that land I associate most closely with Winter, namely: Iceland. When I took this picture in 2013, I was at Borg á Mýrum, the historical farmstead of Egill Skallagrimsson, poet and hero of the 13th century Egill’s Saga, which was thought to be written by Snorri Sturlusson, perhaps the greatest writer of his time.
About Iceland, I will say about every place I’ve visited that I’ve loved deeply: I have unfinished business with the place. I still want to see the Northeast of Iceland, from Seyðisfjördur to Raufarhöfn, and the national parks around Þórsmörk and Skaftafell. And I hope to take Martine with me. My last two visits to Iceland were by myself, and I hope to share the places I love with the woman I love.
Alone or accompanied, I plan to return to Iceland—had I but world enough and time.
Tarnmoor 
Yes we have read a lot about the journeys of folks in the south and western ends of the island. But not much about the north (Myvatn etc)and east. Someday we want to do a round Iceland trip in the summer. Until then, we will read and dream about other folks’ journeys…
a very fascinating place for me; my training was in geology…
I did the round Iceland trip back in 2001, including stops at Husavik, Myvatn, and Akureyri. Then, in 2013, I saw the Westfjords.