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Planned itinerary – subject to change slightly

Posted by: kimenking | September 5, 2023 Comments Off on Planned itinerary – subject to change slightly |
Day, Date (2024) Activity
May 15-16 Fly to Reykjavik (Keflavik), then shuttle to domestic airport & fly to Egilsstaðir.  Drive to Skalanes field station, stay there four nights
May 16-19 At Skalanes, study the impact of invasive plants and Arctic bird colonies on soil chemistry
May 20 Visit Hallormsstaðaskógur National Forest and Vallanes organic farm.  Overnight in Breiddalsvik.
May 21 Drive to Skaftafell National Park via Hofn, Jökulsarlon, and Kviarjökull, stay there three nights
May 22 Skaftafell area, glacier walk, water sampling
May 23 Skaftafell area, study plant colonization in deglaciating terrain, drive to Dyrholaey in the late afternoon/evening
May 24 Group project work day
May 25 Drive to Landeyjahöfn & take ferry to Vestmannaeyjar (Heimaey), climb Eldfell volcano, visit volcano museum, return to mainland
May 26 Service project – to be determined (perhaps tree planting)
May 27 Visit Fridheimar greenhouses, Gulfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir.
May 28 Visit Hellisheiði geothermal power plant and Carbfix facility.  Go to Blue Lagoon spa in the afternoon.
May 29 Fly back to US

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