Rachel’s log: 35,000ft above Stornaway. -52 degrees, 500mph+, 1.5hrs from Rejkiavik.

I’m hoping for starry skies, vast landscapes, glaciers and vivid blue icebergs floating in spectacular seas. I’m dreaming of Northern Lights, whales and wonderment.

First glimpse of snow capped peaks through gaps in the cloud canopy. It looks cold out there. It is cold out there.

I’m hoping for starry skies, vast landscapes and ice blue icebergs floating in spectacular seas. I’m dreaming of whales, Northern Lights and nature, lots of beautiful, unspoilt, precious nature.

An after dinner stroll, from Hotel Cabin where we live tonight, took us along the sea wall. We passed, the White House where Regan & Gorbochov signed something significant (but as I was only about. 10 I’m forgiven for forgetting what).

The Viking ship sculpture was noteworthy but not quite so much as the NORTHEN LIGHTS! At first, seemingly an insignificant whisp of cloud but shifting and whisping across the sky. The clatter of tripod legs being extended was comical as we kept into photo action. Except, I’ve forgotten how to use my camera! Yes, really!

John helped me remember enough to get started and despite the light pollution, I’ve some snaps. Note to self, refresh camera knowledge before embarking on camera trip!

Away to bed, to sleep, perchance to dream.

Bucket list item 1 - tick!