Arrive Seydisfjördur

On our way into the port of Seydisfjördur, we pass local fishing boats on their way out. There is a friendly honk from one, and a shout of, "Get a job!", from another. The few people who meet us at the dock are who are friendly enough, and help us with our lines.

Later a youngster comes by with a cardboard sign that reads, "Go away, We want whaling". We admired his pluck, if not his sentiment, so we invite him on board. Martin talked to him for a while and found out he was under the impression that Greenpeace sinks ships (not true, we were once even nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize), and that whales are eating all the fish (not true either, over fishing is a man-made problem - fish and whales were both much more plentiful until industrial fishing came along).

Martin also learns that the fish freezing plant in town may soon close, which puts worries about fish shortages in perspective.

We'll stay here until tomorrow, which gives Stefan and Johanna plenty of time to stand out in the rain (like they are doing right now), and talk to locals about whaling.

-- Andrew