Expecting bad weather on the second day, the group decided after breakfast to postpone the trip to the outdoor museum in Selárdalur and instead go for a beach walk in the beautiful area of Rauðisandur. On the way, the bus stopped shortly in Hvesta, the proposed location for an oil refinery. With packed lunch and weatherproof clothing, the students then strolled off into the stunning region of Rauðisandur. Facing strong winds but luckily good weather otherwise, some students explored the area by wading through the tidal flats, defying the cold water. After this two-hour walk, everyone welcomed lunch and a rest. The day ended with an interesting visit to the museum at Hnjóti, where exciting stories about shipwrecks were told. The long way home was used by most to doze off while travelling along the gorgeous landscape of the Southern Westfjords, the weather being sunny and clear at last.

[mynd 3 h]All in all, the excursion was a great success and the students were thrilled by such a well-planned trip. Special thanks go to mayor Ásthildur Sturludóttir, for taking time for questions and discussions. Moreover, we would like to thank Jón Örn Pálsson, for offering such an informative and exciting insight into fisheries and aquaculture. Thanks are also in order for the guides of the Monster Museum, for taking us into the world of Iceland's sea monsters, and to Sigurbjörg Ásgeirsdóttir, curator at Hnjóti, for the adventurous narratives of the shipwrecks.