Icelandic Roots

A Visit to Gunna & Valgeir's Farm to See the Lambs

Updated: May 7, 2022

Icelandic Roots Volunteer Mallory Swanson shares her visit to Guðrún Þorvaldsdóttir and Valgeir Þorvaldsson's farm in the Spring of 2022, where newborn lambs are joining the flock. Valgeir is the Director of Vesturfarasetrið, the Icelandic Emigration Center, in the village of Hofsós.

Mallory Swanson with a friend

A newborn lamb checks out their surroundings with mom at their side.

A newborn lamb grabs a quick meal.

Mother and child pose for the camera.

Newborn lamb and mother enjoying the afternoon sun.