weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

At the end of my harrowing drive, a good part of it on gravel roads, as described in the preceding posts, I reach Breidavik, my next overnight destination. Before checking in, I decide to drive out to the famous birding cliffs of Latrabjarg. It was very quiet out there, only about 3 cars in the parking lot as the season of occupancy for the millions of birds was already over. But I enjoyed the view of the sheer, tall cliffs, the walk along the grassy edge as well as the view over the edge of the land and the edge of the European contient with a direct view to Greenland and Baffin Island - would there not be the slight inconvenience of our planet's curvature. Below I quote "Visit Westfjords" descripiton of this beautiful spot (slightly edited):

LATRABJARG is a promontory and the westernmost point in Iceland and in Europe. In summertime, the cliffs are home to millions of birds, including puffins, northern gannets, guillemots and razorbills. It is vital for their survival as it hosts up to 40% of the world population for some species e.g. the Razorbill. This westernmost point of Iceland is really a line of several cliffs, 14 kilometres long and up to 441 m high. And it's as steep as it gets, dizzyingly so. Safe from foxes, the birds are fearless, and provide stunning photographic opportunities from close range. Bird photography for dummies, you might say. The puffins are particularly tame and are the ones frequenting the grassy, higher part of the cliffs. But look out, the edges are fragile and loose and the fall is high. Látrabjarg is thus deservedly the most visited tourist attraction in the Westfjords. The cliffs are easily accessible by car and when you're there, a walk along the cliffs awaits. The whirling sensation will not fade, and neither will the memories.

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TRIP INTRODUCTON: Set # 1 provides a map of the tour plus general information. The map is also attached as a first reply, please use the link below if you would like to review the other information:
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Thanks for visiting, I recommend viewing the downloads and look forward to your comments and questions.

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1 - Coastal cliff formations seen from Latrabjarg

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2 - Latrabjarg cliffs, due west across the North Atlantic are Greenland and Baffin Island in the Canadian North

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3 - Closing in on the cliffs

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4 - Tenacious wildflowers at the edge of the Latrabjarg cliffs - the western-most living organism on the coast of Europe

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5 - Rocks at the foot of Latrabjarg cliffs pounded by the waters of the North-Atlantic

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6 - A carpet of water overlaying the rocky shore - almost a study in black & white with a slight turquoise tint

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7 - Medly of waves and rocks at the foot of Latrabjarg cliffs

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8 - Breidavik: Building decoration at the farm Breidavik (Welcome to the West)

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9 - Breidavik: Building decoration - the closest I came to puffins on this trip - and these were holding very still

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10 - Breidavik: Chapel at the Breidavik farm

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weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

This is a picture taken of a poster right at the cliff site, showing the cliffs from an interesting angle that I could not access, thus I take the liberty of showing it here for informational purposes

A - Latrabjarg: A commercial poster erected at the site

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B - See Latrabjarg and Breidavik at the extreme western end of the Westfjords on the left side of the map

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Bill for staying with me on the tour and enjoying it - much appreciated! Have a great day - Joe

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Wow! That last photo with the two folks on the cliff show how high it is. Quite a place!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Impressive cliffs, Joe!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Barbara - quite a place, you are absolutely right - I'd love to go there next time when the birds are "in residence", but the expected number of people there would probably bother me - it was very quiet during my visit. Have a great day - Joe

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Mike - yes, very impressive - enjoy your day - Joe

Doddy Loc: Barnard Castle-England

Excellent set again Joe.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you for following along on the travelogue, Doddy, glad you like this set - have a great day - Joe

Ourspolair

Another beautiful chapter in the saga. Pleae stay well and keep on sharing the great work.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Ours - glad you enjoyed - the saga is trickling towards the finals ... Take care and have a great day - Joe

L-Fox

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you I-fox for looking in on the travelogue again and your appreciation - have a great evening - Joe

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

More beautiful work, Joe.