20. ágúst – 4. september highlights are the 5 links below.

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• The Snæfellsnes Circle – an awesome tour – not to be missed.

• Helgafell, Three Wishes, and Our Ancestors – A favorite and easy hike

• Ásbirningar Clan of Skagafjörður

• Grafarkirkja – The Oratory at Gröf

• Meeting the Beloved Former President, Vigdís – a visit of a lifetime with an amazing leader and person

 

More details of the trip:

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After arriving at the Keflavík airport, I collected my bags, picked up the rental car at the airport, and drove to Hafnarfjörður for breakfast with great friends, Almar, Anna Björk, and David. After a full day of visiting, touring, and meeting people, I settled in at the Sunna Guesthouse.

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I met with my genealogy partner, Hálfdan, on two different days and we had great fun ”doing genealogy” together and finding some elusive ancestors.

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25. ágúst was the wonderful Icelandic National League of Iceland (Þjóðræknisfélag Íslendinga) Convention in Reykjavík. I gave a presentation called ”Taking Chances.” We had a nice dinner hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Gunnar Bragi, Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð, and President of the ÞFÍ Halldór.

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Lots of meetings, lots of fun people, lots of great food along the way.

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27. águst – 1. september
Volunteered my time at the Hofsós Emigration Center. A storm was coming and after the effects of the year before, the entire population left for the mountains to get the sheep. I stayed behind and assisted the visitors to the Emigration Center. My cousins, Kristján Helgi and Gígja came for a visit to Hofsós and it is always great to see them. I stayed at Almar and Anna Björk´s house, Ás. I love it in Hofsós!

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2. september – back to Reykajvík for more visiting, dinner with cousins, and meetings – including a visit with the Past President of Iceland, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir – what a highlight!

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4. september – fly away from my beloved Iceland. Tired and Happy!

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