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Grimsey Island – And Puffins Everywhere!

Grimsey Island – And Puffins Everywhere!

Another shore excursion was visiting Grimsey Island.  It is the most northern part of Iceland that is inhabited.  The Arctic Circle runs through Grimsey Island, and we had the opportunity to have our picture taken holding a sign that said we had crossed the Arctic Circle.  There are only about 100 residents in Grimsey.  Fishing is the primary occupation.  They have their own post office, a small store, church and airport.  We got to Grimsey Island by tender.  The water…

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