One thing about living in a northern climate is that there are huge changes in the weather from summer to winter. The video above shows some ice caves in March, and it’s the same place we comfortably swim in the summer. I hope you enjoy this little glimpse of the Island as it sits almost exactly between the north pole and the equator.
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