Visit Hrísey - An Icelandic Island and a Sanctuary for Birds and Tractors

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@Stoomhamer 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome :)

@heatherthrone9999 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tour. There is so much love for your homeland in your voice.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😁 and greetings from Iceland, hope my footage shows why :)

@rebeccashannon3080 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful,small island that would be lovely to visit because of such a great location. Good to hear of Alda, Hrisey’s Grandmother and what she meant to the children as well as you. I had such a person in my life who became like a true member of our family, Rhoda. She too was generous and as a single woman was a local midwife and dependable, worker in her small community where she also played the piano in the rural church there for many years; in her later years she had her hands operated on so she could keep on playing. Some of of our children enjoyed “stay-overs” in her large home. It would be wonderful to see Alda’s house! Thanks for your presentation of this town. I hope it does grow...

@JustIcelandic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, it's a wonderful island and you would be welcomed there :)

@sharon94503 2 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. granny. It's sad to think that such a gorgeous island is on the brink of extinction.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome :)

@rickc4317 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent post of a beautiful spot. Thank you!

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure and welcome :)

@airmakay1961 2 жыл бұрын

Granny's house. Very cool.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they should use that idea better, it's something different and worth promoting

@citizendavid 2 жыл бұрын

more good spirits in the pub then the mountain ... cheers

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

cheers 😀

@GedMaybury23 2 жыл бұрын

Quite an emotional video for me. Hearing of your memories, and your concern for these people, it quietly shines through. Also - the energising powers of the local beer shall be remembered. Trust me on this.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was really good and wow how I needed it after the energy mountain :)

@NGC-catseye 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing 🚜 your amazing country 🇮🇸

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! and your kind support, appreciated.. and greetings from Iceland 😁😁🇮🇸

@valerielessire7985 Жыл бұрын

Quel bonheur d'avoir vu cette magnifique série de videos. Les photos de nuit sont extraordinaires !

@JustIcelandic Жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting and greetings from Akyreyri, Iceland :)

@kkirsch3583 2 жыл бұрын

I have been gone a while; it’s so nice to be back to visit with you again virtually in your beautiful country! I must come to visit in person; so much beauty and history (the purple tractor and it’s friends in Hrisey are neat to see)- As you note there is so much possibility there! Opportunity abounds. If ever I have the chance to visit I’d be honored to buy you a good refreshing beer in your favorite haunt. Your love and appreciation for Iceland and her people glows throughout your presentation; it warms my heart as you share your amazing, beautiful home with us. A long distance hug for our Icelandic host😁❣️🤗

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

😁❣️ thank you so much for your beautiful words and lets have a beer when you come to Iceland :)

@sorayaassar1602 2 жыл бұрын

I loved visiting Hrisey. Such a wonderful place.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

It really is! and thanks 😀

@suresh1957 Жыл бұрын

Wow ! An excellent narrative that hopefully puts Hrísey on the tourist trail once again. Even though there is a population decline and a "greying" of Hrísey, I am nonetheless glad that you end on an optimistic note. I have been several times to Iceland - my best friend from my university days in Oslo is Icelandic and works as a "weatherman". I have done my best to send tourists across to Iceland. Indeed, as I write this post, a friend of mine is visiting Akureyri. I made her itinerary and suggested that she travel outside of Reykjavik. She is travelling today to Hrísey but I had initially planned to travel to Grímsey as the ferries to Grímsey are not running. Videos like yours are invaluable and provide a glimpse into life in remote communities that survive despite the economic odds stacked against them. I was particularly touched by the fact that you keep the memory of Alda Halldorsdottir alive through your video. Such humble people, the unsung heroes and pillars of many a community are often forgotten and chroniclers like you stop that sad trend. Bless ! Suresh / Sogndal, Norge

@schoolingdiana9086 2 жыл бұрын

First! It must be my lucky day. 😁 So beautiful, great photography as always. Another place to put on my to-visit list. Thank you.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks😁 and welcome to Hrísey :)

@loladavinci1243 2 жыл бұрын

What? Winter is cold in Iceland? 🤣😂 Hrísey is yet another quaint and picturesque village. I hope that it is able to survive and thrive without being ruined by *too many* people.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is 🤣 and I really don't like when Icelanders look at is a drawback when it comes to tourist options :)

@lynnekopac7003 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific video - we hope we can get there some day!!! Keep these wonderful videos of Iceland's "little gems" coming!

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Will do and thanks a lot :)

@eah8101 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenes -- like listening to your kind, wise grandfather talking to you about life when you were a kid

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😁

@palyba1 2 жыл бұрын

What a cute and quaint little island! Love it! Looks so peaceful and calm there! Not all that hustle and bustle of the big cities! And all the birds! I love birds! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video!

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again and welcome :)

@18robsmith 2 жыл бұрын

Old villages with their assorted collection of houses always have fascinate me. Then toss in the Icelandic scenery and it moves up another gear :-)

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome :)

@markuserikssen 2 жыл бұрын

Great video again! Loved the drone shots. I was at Hrísey almost 2 years ago and was amazed by the natural beauty of the mountains surrounding it. It really makes it a special place. When I was there in June, the mountains were still snowy and it was rather cold outside. On a good day, you can also see whales around the island.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I was looking after whales on the ferry :) The whale watching boats are often around there, and thanks for visiting :)

@DeltadronesBr 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine living in a such peaceful place!

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

I thinks it's wonderful if it's good jobs to be found there :)

@WhiteTiger333 2 жыл бұрын

"Another name for this bird would be Christmas dinner". LOL! I hope this place is able to survive. I agree - if city people could work from home in a place like this, they may well be inclined to move there.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome :)

@annmaulder4106 2 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video, thanks so much.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again 🇮🇸

@colincloete6135 2 жыл бұрын

Certainly a visit there is on the wish list, very enchanting. Love from Amanzimtoti, Durban, South Africa

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and greetings from Iceland :)

@barrydysert2974 2 жыл бұрын

i used to own a tractor very much like the one in your end shot. Minus the convenient carryall attachment of course. Haha. i agree with you about the fiberoptics. It great news they at long last have it !:-) 💜🙏⚡️

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes the internet might help and I hope so, and welcome :)

@jenniferlevine5406 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful place and the video is as well.

@JustIcelandic Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot :)

@thetinkerist 2 жыл бұрын

Stunningly beautiful footage, thank you!

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@koljak9395 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, with good internet connection - renting myself a place there over the winter to work on a project in peace, while also enjoying the scenery and possibly northern lights, sounds very appealing to me :)

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it's a good idea :) and welcome to Hrísey :)

@craigmccann1028 2 жыл бұрын

Good one!

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@peter8605 2 жыл бұрын

Nice informatif video again, thank you G. 👍👍👍we are saying this often at home to visit Iceland in different seasons just because of the big differences in nature. I’m surely convinced that for winter vacation there is a market to develop for places like Hrísey, especially for photographers. my wife and I would love.🙏🏻

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes every season has it's charm :) and welcome to Hrísey :)

@ruthcartwright6110 2 жыл бұрын

I think I’d like to go there when I come in July, my daughter lives in Akureyri

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Akureyri and yes you should, it's only 30 min drive to the ferry harbour :) and have a great time in Iceland 😁

@Varasalvi2 2 жыл бұрын

Lived on this Island for 6 years from the age of 4 to 10. My fondest memories are the "games event" for a lack of a better English term, when the vast majority of kids of all ages on the Islands decided to gather for an evening to play all kinds of games. Just the classic summer games we all know and love and my favorite, the snow sledding competition in the winter. My extended family and i still own a house on the island and we visit every now and then, Sadly there aren't many kids left and i really doubt these things happen anymore. Which is a shame, but I'll always cherish those memories.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing :) and lets hope it's uphill from here, it's such a beautiful village....

@kissanruokaa Жыл бұрын

Really cool to hear about the islands history :) Im coming to work there in a couple of weeks :)

@asrungests5842 Жыл бұрын

Kids still go out and play. I grew up in Hrísey and moved back here with my family in 2021. Now we have about 120 people living all year round in Hrísey. Over summertime the number goes up to 200 😊

@AndyGabrielPowell 2 жыл бұрын

Sort of place an author like me could find inspiration and the solitude to work uninterrupted.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I know of writers using the island for work :) and I agree, it's inspiration to be found there :)

@dirkvannieuwenhove 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to visit some of the Iceland islands, so far I haven’t but some day …

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Hrísey :)

@sarahbrown7017 2 жыл бұрын

I love to watch your videos of the beautiful places around Iceland. I live in Wales and one day I hope to make the journey and explore your lovely country. Thank you

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

You should! and welcome to Iceland :)

@gretchenchristophel1169 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely description of the village/town as "an old soul". I guess I would say "be careful what you wish for"...tourism might seem like the savior to a small town, but it could bring with it unseen/unwanted consequences. I do wish the little towns well, and perhaps the internet would be kind enough to provide some option to the tourism carrot. Another lovely video, thank you.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Good point, and thank you :) Greetings from Iceland :)

@christhompson4270 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your beautiful countryside and villages 👍👏❤️

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too

@drdoolittle5724 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done yet again Sir, your problems are the outlying Islands problems of the UK as well - I first went to the Outer Hebrides in the late 80's and you would not recognise them today with the relative wealth that has arrived. There is a new 'cheap' airline operating out of Akureyri to the UK, I can see some of the Islands council doing a fact finding trip and taking back great money making ideas! Greetings from The Isle of Man!

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the idea :) and greetings from Iceland to The Isle of Man

@RankinMsP 2 жыл бұрын

You are a legend.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@truuspeeters8668 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see this . amazing habitude .

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@darlenemckay265 2 жыл бұрын

I always look forward to your videos and love listening to your voice as you narrate! Was able to visit Iceland about 6 years ago! Loved every minute of it and I really don't do well will cool weather. I'd love to visit again someday!

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back :) and greetings from Iceland👍

@MyKharli 2 жыл бұрын

I was at a showing from a bird watcher from Iceland , just as he was showing us the `black tailed godwits ` the sound failed . Luckily i had an app on my phone that had the godwits sounds on so that worked out well ! By `galloway cattle ` i guess you mean the` belties ` (i live in galloway ) Old places are the best . Modern planners have a virus that makes straight lines and boxes seem great .

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this and greetings from Iceland :)

@bartjes2509 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. We've been driving North from Akyreyri last summer to Dalvik and road 802 (recommended, 4x4) and we wondered about the island. We could see from a distance there's a village there but din't know the story until now.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome :)

@rosecromhout5892 2 жыл бұрын

I'd live to ride on a tractor doing sightseeing. Beautiful village

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't try it this time but it's really something different :)

@Peter_S_ 2 жыл бұрын

You make outstanding videos. Every aspect is beautifully produced.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 always practising :)

@aiidina67 2 жыл бұрын

I would totally live there. I wish it were easier for Americans to live and work in Iceland!

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome :)

@JonSandin 10 ай бұрын

Tákk fyrir! Video was nice and your English very easy to follow it. Thanks! See you in Ìsland

@JustIcelandic 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@bbbb6066 2 жыл бұрын

I am looking at spending a day in Hrisey. There is an vacancy at the Sydstibaer guest house. I would need to leave the car somewhere. Is there overnight parking in Arskogssandur from where the ferry leaves from. I have never been to Hrisey and after you video I am thinking of going there. I will be in Akureri for 6 days (7 Aug to 12 Aug.) and I think this would be a nice trip. Any suggestions. Thank you Linda and Ben

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it's a big parking lot there, free, many residents keep their cars there but I would suggest a round trip in Eyjafjörður, all the way from the deepest end to the mouth of the fjord, lots to see on the way and I see you are getting ready fro the big trip :) just ask if you need help :)

@bondisteve3617 2 жыл бұрын

Great insight! Thanks.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@adamabele785 2 жыл бұрын

Island should run supercomputers and heat their homes with the heat from the processors. The most part of the power bill turns into heat that can be used to heat greenhouses or public baths, housing etc. Some customer also want to have a low carbon footprint so they are looking for services that run on green energy. It takes lots of investment, and you need some qualified staff around, but it pays well.

@JustIcelandic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this input and welcome