Inspiration
Feeling inspired by the black sheep of this world. And the diversity of the north. Vigur, Iceland. Photo by Eric Guth.
Iceland
Small stories
I started writing again today . “Maybe I can’t see the big picture and maybe that’s okay; the world doesn’t occur for me that way. I see it all through a maze of details: two rusty wrenches to weight a jigging line, a Q-tip carving lines through a drum dancer’s make-up, the slurping of a…
Real life unicorn
They seemed to be coming my way, so I turned my zodiac engine off. I hoped they would come closer, but I wasn’t prepared for the energy they brought as they surged forward. Waves, smooth skin, tusks, and the sound of mystery. Narwhal are real life unicorns. They are quiet yet powerful. They are a…
Dear friends
Each time I begin a new part of this journey, I feel blessed to have friends and mentors who remind me to be strong and present. In a life full of traveling, it’s easy to get preoccupied with logistics and assignments, but the real work is to wake up each day and embrace the surprises….
Beauty in the details
It’s the details I love most.
Time for a new adventure
I’ve been back and forth between Canada and Greenland for the last month and a half. It’s always a privilege to explore the ice here in Ilulissat, and I’ve been posting to the @lindbladexp account all week with pics from this Greenland/Iceland voyage. Our National Geographic Explorer’s grant begins next week. Time for a new adventure –…
Suffer less
“You listen with only one purpose, to help him empty his heart. . . You remember that you are helping him to suffer less.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Photo by Eric Guth #iceland #heart #backyard #sufferless#lindbladexpeditions #meetthenorth#instaiceland #akureyri#interviewtechniques #listen #listening#lawn #shed #deeplistening
Beach party
All roads lead to the ocean, north and south. Happy #worldoceansday . #meetthenorth #lindbladexpeditions#iceland #southcoast #iceberg #ice#photooftheday #instaiceland#mystopover #icelandtravel #beach#beachparty Photo by Eric Guth
Windy silhouette
Iceland is an Arctic nation too! A tiny piece of this island crosses the Arctic circle making it one of the eight countries that make up the Arctic Council (can you name the others?) With warmer ocean currents wrapping around the coasts, Icelandic farmers use their expertise to make the most of a cool, damp…
Accordion surprise
Number ONE reason I love the Arctic nations: they are full of surprises. #meetthenorth #lindbladexpeditions #accordion #iceland #northerniceland #museum #surprise #musiclover #accordions #gramophone