Before heading off to the eastern fjords yesterday we stopped at Diamond Beach, a black sand beach close to the Glacier Lagoon where chunks of ice sit glistening in the light.

Diamond Beach Diamond Beach

The Eastern Fjords were a beautiful drive. The real highlight of the area for me though was a small town right on the coast that is home to a puffin colony. It was about an hour’s drive from Egilsstadir, the town where we stayed — not too far but about eight miles of the road was unpaved. Worth the drive. Puffins roost there on a hill in the spring, with steps right next to the colony which made for great viewing.  (Click on any photo below to enlarge)