Off to Iceland
August 6, 2022 in England ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
On our way...
Fagradalsfjall Volcano
August 6, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Our friends Hersir and Carola took us to see the currently erupting volcano. After a 2 hour hike it was all worth it. We sat, eating a cheese and ham sandwich, watching geology unfold infront of us.Read more
Reykjavík
August 7, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Overcast in Reykjavík today, so after an explore to see the cathedral, we went for a soak in a geothermal swimming pool (with wave machine and slide), had ice cream shakes Iceland style, and someRead more
Northern Lights
August 8, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Our final day in Reykjavik so we made the most of it. First up, a trip to Perlan where we explored an ice cave and saw the Northern Lights. No, really! Then after a hearty lamb soup for lunch weRead more
Golden Circle
August 9, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Golden Circle today. First Thingvellir National Park (spelt in Icelandic with a special 'p'), where the earth has been torn in two - so we walked down the middle. Then Geysir. Wait for it. Wait. Wait.Read more
Geysir
August 9, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Free shower
Volcano, waterfall and the black beach
August 10, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Having seen a live volcano, we went today to see a daad one. After walking the Kerid crater, onwards for a coffee at the brilliant Dome Cafe, and then we walked behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall.Read more
Snow fight
August 10, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Snowmobiling today on Langjokull glacier. After putting on snow suits and helmets we drove in a converted bus up to the glacier. We got a quick lesson in driving the snowmobile (lean in to theRead more
Frost and Fire
August 10, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
We were sorry to leave the Frost and Fire Hotel. A hot tub by the river? What's not to like...
Skaftafell
August 12, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Busy day today. Off early for a glacier hike, complete with crampons and ice pick. Then a more sedate boat tour on a glacial lagoon. We made our contribution to glacial erosion by eating some ice.
Diamond beer
August 12, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
This afternoon we went to another glacial lagoon and to diamond beach (where the icebergs go to die) and then an evening stroll to the glacier behind the hotel. Glorious sunshine this afternoon.Read more
Sunshine on Kirkjubæjarklaustur
August 12, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Taking advantage of a rare appearance by the sun, Kevin and I went for a lovely evening walk to the glacier. Nice to get away from the crowds.
Skaftafell
August 12, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Another hotel another wonderful setting. Very comfortable - but poor choice of carpet and pelmets on the curtains…. 😅It’s all about the detail!
Breiodalsvik
August 13, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
We're now in East Iceland. Some very impressive scenery as we drove, including majestic fjords. We saw a turf rooved church at Hof, an amazing view of the ocean at Hofn (one letter makes a bigRead more
Beer
August 13, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
A week on Iceland and have finally found beer nirvana. And a brilliant hotel. And a car museum. We like Breiodalsvik.
Qashqai
August 13, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
One small issue with our hire car. When the satnav says turn left sometimes it means turn right. But not all of the time.
Cars
August 14, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
After me beating James at chess (actually rather more the other way around!), we went to the Factory Car Museum to see one of only two cars manufactured in Iceland and then James had a bounce on aRead more
Nature Baths
August 14, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
As it turns out, bubbling pools of sulphur are really, really smelly. So much so, that you feel the urge to bathe in the stuff. Very surreal to see people outside bathing in hot milky water. Felt lessRead more
See that poxy waterfall - now take this
August 15, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
A circular tour today. First up Husavik, where we went to the impressive whale museum. Whales are big. And, according to the video narrated by (who else?) David Attenborough, they are also clever. WeRead more
Dettifos
August 15, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
So many wonderful waterfalls here. This one was particularly powerful. And wetting.
Whales
August 16, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
We checked out Akureyi today - Iceland's second city, avoiding the toll tunnel by taking a 15 minute scenic mountain drive. Whale watching was great as the sun was out as were a couple of humpback.Read more
Small beds
August 17, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Some of the hotels in Iceland leave a bit to be desired...!
The hotel at the end of the world
August 17, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
About 2 km down a tiny gravel drive, we checked into the four bedroom guesthouse Kolkuos with stunning views. And discovered a new drink. Malty but sweet - it's apparently an Iceland classic.
Rafting
August 18, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
White water rafting from Bakkaflot down the West Glacial Canyon. Amazing. Hot chocolate from a hot spring. Why take a kettle? My swimming needs a little work though.
