SUMARDAGURINN FYRSTI
Tomorrow, we celebrate "Sumardagurinn Fyrsti" - the first day of summer - here in Iceland.
Back in the days, it was commonly regarded as a good omen if summer and winter “froze together,” (meaning that temperatures had to drop below zero in the night of the last day of winter to the first day of summer). Freezing temperatures that night were considered a good sign for a prosperous summer.
A dish of water was usually left outside overnight to see whether it had a frozen top layer early in the morning.
Fun fact: Also back in the days, the old Norse calendar was divided in only two seasons, summer and winter, and age was commonly counted in winters rather than in years.
As the last day of winter is coming to an end, we cross fingers and fins for some great summer months to come and that Skjálfandi Bay will be full of food for plenty of whales to feast on!
Our last days at sea have been outstandingly great: plenty of whales have been sighted on our tours and both, sea and weather conditions have treated us very well lately!
The whales today certainly celebrated the last day of winter while showing off around our boats, rising their flukes up high, waving their pectoral fins and even leaping out of the water. Will they welcome the summer with the same attitude?
How about spending the first day of summer onboard with us while celebrating the wildlife and beauty of Skjálfandi Bay? Welcome aboard!