Living Quarters – Surtsey at 50 Years

Moved to Scout’s Lodge

Posted on September 6, 2017September 6, 2017 by surtsey50years

The scientific drilling team on Heimaey moved from the Scout’s House to the Scout’s lodge two days ago. Though further out, the Scout’s lodge is better fitted for a smaller group and... Read More

Fixing the Dishwasher

Posted on August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 by surtsey50years

An electrical engineer who is waiting to go to Surtsey helped out immensely by fixing the dishwasher in the kitchen. He also was invaluable in fixing the MSCL machine, which was also functioning impro... Read More

Creating Sleeping Space

Posted on August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 by surtsey50years

We only have so many private rooms in Heimaey. Thankfully, we have lots of mattresses. This is a mock bedroom created by piling many mattresses together to form a wall. This is in the main room of the... Read More

First Food on Heimaey

Posted on August 11, 2017 by surtsey50years

The core-logging team works together to create an Icelandic hot-dog, complete with breaded and fried onions. This is the first meal prepared in the Scout’s House.... Read More

Surtsey at 50 Years

Drilling and Research on Surtsey Volcano

Category: Living Quarters

Moved to Scout’s Lodge

Fixing the Dishwasher

Creating Sleeping Space

First Food on Heimaey