On the way to the Islandic Horse Farm, we stopped at the Eiriksstadir Museum, aka, the Viking, Erik the Red. This is replica of a typical house from his time here.
Our hostess told us about their way of life and showed us replicas of the helmet, battle axe and the iron mesh vest as pictured above.
Kim modeled showing us what a modern day Viking would look like.
At the horse farm, we were treated to a demonstration of the five gaits of the beautiful Islandic Horses.
We had a visit with several of these friendly creatures1
DeeDee took her turn on the saddle...
...Kim took his turn. Notice he's riding all by himself!
Later, the group hiked a ways from the house to plant trees. The Vikings decimated the Island of all its trees. The Icelanders have been slowly replanting forests.
Dee, horses seem to like you (Sturgis?)
ReplyDeleteNever thought Kim would get on the back of anything with a brain again.
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