Icelandic Expedition - Adventure Across Iceland '23
Commander Youngington And Miss V. Constantine Return
The Royal Exploration Corps Sir T. Youngington Regalia Esq., Commander and Miss Veronica Constantine have successfully concluded their momentous expedition to the Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans - Iceland. Their thirteen day expedition had the Commander and Miss Constantine travel over 3,000km, circumnavigating nearly the entire island in their motor accommodations. Often times poor roads and energetic weather would slow their progress, but the two ranking members of the R.E.C. would endure.
Key locations were scouted including, Skógafoss, Vik, Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, Svartifoss and the Skaftafell Glacier, Stokksnes and Vesturhorn. At Stokksness the two examined the shoreline and lighthouse structure for posable use as a Dirigible mooring point along the southern shore. The two continued and explored Eystrahorn, the quaint village of Egilsstaðir, and then the Grímsstaðir area, gateway to Dettifoss. Dettifoss the second most powerful waterfall in Europe. From here travel commenced to roads end at 65°22'44.3"N 17°23'19.1"W, their motor not capable of traveling further they continued by foot to Aldeyjarfoss. This fall is located deeper into the interior of the island. Next, continuing NW Goðafoss was explored.
A resupply was made in the northern outpost of Akureyri before travel resumed to Grafarkirkja. Grafarkirkja is oldest standing church in Iceland, its turf wall and roof denoting its age. Moving further to the west the Snæfellsnes peninsula was reached. Here the expedition explored several of the more notably documented features of the Icelandic topography. Here on the peninsula, a fierce wind storm with gusts over 27m/s had the two hold off travel in their motor for a day. Hunkered down, review of documents and photographs collected was made, as well as planning for the final push of the expedition.
With just days to accomplish final research, a visit to Búðir on the southern shores of the Snæfellsnes peninsula was conducted. The following day the motor was returned no worse for wear and the expedition arrived at the airfield in Reykjavík. Here the long return to the western reaches and headquarters of the R.E.C. would begin. Before departure the Commander was awarded the Icelandic Order of Exploration and presented with regalia denoting this honor.
Well done Commander and Miss Constantine, your expedition surely ranks among the great adventure conducted by the Royal Exploration Corps. Semper Exploro!
